Multi-scene patterns for underglaze printed wares were introduced by Josiah Spode II in the early years of the 19th century. It is believed that he was also the first to produce the topographical subjects that were to become so popular. The famous Indian Sporting and Caramanian patterns date from 1807 and 1809 respectively. Spode's successors, Copeland and Garrett, expanded the range of multi-scene subjects often issuing scenes which had a topical popular appeal such as Wellington which depicts scenes of the Iron Duke's famous victories.

In 1832, Lord Byron's publisher, John Murray brought out the first of three volumes of engravings entitled Finden's Landscape and Portrait illustrations to the Life and Works of Lord Byron. Depicting scenes associated with the poet's life, it was engraved in exquisite detail by the brothers Edward and William Finden.

Spode's engravers selected and adapted the Finden scenes for the pattern which was to become known as Byron Views. The pattern was introduced in 1833, the year in which Spode was succeeded by Copeland & Garrett.

The pattern is known to have been produced in a variety of colours, examples are known in blue and brown as well as the green on display in the reserve collection at the Spode Museum. The number of surviving examples would suggest that this was a relatively popular pattern.