Aynsley China Ltd. is a British manufacturer of bone china tableware, giftware and commemorative items. The company was founded in 1775 by John Aynsley in Lane End, Longton, Staffordshire. In 1861 his grandson John Aynsley built the historic Portland Works on Sutherland Road, Longton, Staffordshire. They continue to produce fine china to this day as part of the Belleek Pottery Company which was itself founded in 1884 and now includes a number of premier European manufacturers under it's umbrella.