This probably won't help much,

I once heard Pete Coe sing a taditional song set in the potteries.It mentioned a story which I have always meant to follow up. The army was called to put down a big demonstration, in fact the army was ordered to fire on the marchers, but they refused. The marchers ... marched ... all through Hanley & longton etc

There is also a relatively modern song which mentioned Etruria, comparing it to the face of the moon. I know a chap who sings this song, so I might be able to find out the author.

William Taylor is said to have staffs connections, though from the Irish ranks came he.

I'm from the potteries originally, so I hope some songs do turn up.

Good luck

H