Stokeontrent was the name given to the amalgamation of six famous potteries towns, the other five being burslem, fenton, hanley, longton and tunstall. Stoke city archives general sources staffordshire county council. Good things in stokeontrent telephones, times square, night black and white photo see more. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. Dec 22, 2017 my name is jill, and im a travel blogger from stokeontrent. Stoke on trent and staffordshire family history research resources. Find out whats going on in and around stoke with breaking news and more from stoke on trent live news team.
A look at the history and heritage of stoke on trent and north staffordshire, including local places and faces, lost buildings and industries, military history and a nod to our proud past. Stoke on trent is a city in staffordshire in the west midlands region of england. Explore stoke on trent s secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs. These four sections carry the story to the present day, as do all the subsections of the separate town histories. Lists of men eligible to vote in local parliamentary elections, for stoke upon trent, 1807, 1859, 1862 and 1865. Find out whats going on in and around stoke with breaking news and more from stokeontrent live news team.
Bbc richard talbot claims penkhull history book is biggest. Town and villages around stokeontrent, staffordshire. Activities in stokeontrent a local guide by premier inn. Find out whats going on in stoke with breaking news and more from stokeontrent live news team. Developments since 1910, mainly in the sphere of local government, are traced in the section called stokeontrent since 1910. The federation of stokeontrent was the 1910 amalgamation of the six potteries towns of burslem, tunstall, stokeupontrent, hanley, fenton and longton into the single county borough of stokeontrent. The gladstone pottery museum is a working museum of a medium sized pottery, typical of those once common in the north staffordshire area of england from the time of the industrial revolution in the 18th century to the mid 20th century. Stokeontrent and north staffordshire nostalgia public. Aug 04, 2009 local history bbc stoke and staffordshire cheapside hanley stokeontrent staffordshire st1 1jj website. The worldwide reputation of stoke was secured by the products of the pottery manufacturers. History shows, however, that there have been settlements scattered throughout the stoke on trent area for thousands of years. Find out whats going on in stoke with breaking news and more from stoke on trent live news team.
Mr d a johnson co william salt library, eastgate street, stafford st16 2lz tel no. The worldwide reputation of stoke was secured by the products. Oct 07, 2010 buy the lost city of stoke on trent 1st edition by rice, matthew, bridgewater, emma isbn. Latest local news, pictures, video stokeontrent live. Test you local knowledge by clicking the quiz button. Alsagers bank situated on a southern spur of the pennine chain, the village enjoys a view unrivalled for miles. An anomaly in the history of english local government, this was the first union of its type and the only such event to take place until the 1960s. Stokeupontrent local history this section loosely follows an outline by local historian and lecturer ian bailey, with additional material added from various sources to complement the core information. Stoke upon trent local history this section loosely follows an outline by local historian and lecturer ian bailey, with additional material added from various sources to complement the core information. School log books, admission registers, and committee minutes are held for many.
History of stokeontrent article about history of stoke. The armitage shanks company has its headquarters here. Edwards is the author of many published books on north staffordshire history and. Stoke on trent was the name given to the amalgamation of six famous potteries towns, the other five being burslem, fenton, hanley, longton and tunstall. The hotel has historic links to the citys heritage. Good things in stoke on trent telephones, times square, night black and white photo see more. Books set in stokeontrent 9 books set in stokeontrent. Stokeontrent is a city of about 300,000 people in the centre of england, about halfway between birmingham and manchester. The city of stoke on trent didnt come into being until march 1910, with the federation of the six towns. This history of the borough of stokeontrent is loosely based on the 1843 book of the same name by john ward and so reflects the times and knowledge of that. Handbook of the stokeontrent historical pageant, military tattoo, pottery exhibitions, and bicentenary celebrations stokeontrent, 1930, 6. Stokeontrent historical pageant historical pageants. Developments since 1910, mainly in the sphere of local government, are traced in the section called stoke on trent since 1910.
Amberley publishing transport, military, local and general history my account. Stokeontrent was named uks european city of sport for 2016 and also a year in which we celebrate our 25th birthday. Visit your local stokeontrent library, or head to our webpage to request. The group explores all aspects of local history, and as appropriate will visit museums and other places of interest. Whats on in stoke best western plus stoke on trent moat. Stokeontrent, england, gb powered by users, the librarything community, open library, geonames, natural earth and postgis. Stoke archives family history sources staffordshire county council. Stokeontrent and staffordshire family history research resources.
This websites covers the local history of burton upon trent. History shows, however, that there have been settlements scattered throughout the stoke on. Buy the lost city of stokeontrent 1st edition by rice, matthew, bridgewater, emma isbn. Etruria hall now our dedicated 8room meetings and events center and a popular staffordshire wedding venue was built in 1769 as the home of josiah wedgwood, the. A look at the history and heritage of stokeontrent and north staffordshire, including local places and faces, lost buildings and industries, military history and a nod to our proud past. Civics education and local government in britain, 19181945, twentieth century british history, 26, 1. The volume contains 300,000 words, 23 chapters and nearly 500 photos.
Stoke on trent often abbreviated to stoke is a city and unitary authority area in staffordshire, england, with an area of 36 square miles 93 km 2. Stokeontrent and north staffordshire nostalgia facebook. Weve gathered them all in one place in our local guide, so all you have to do is decide whether you want blissful countryside, roller coaster thrills, fascinating pottery museums, or a walk with 140. Stokeontrent forms the bulk of the area known as the potteries potteries, the, area, c. Local news latest local news from stokeontrent live. Famous people from stoke on trent local history articles trace your ancestors. The historian and lecturer from stoke on trent, richard talbot, has created his third local history film on the staffordshire village of penkhull. Local history bbc stoke and staffordshire cheapside hanley stokeontrent staffordshire st1 1jj website. It is the largest settlement in all of staffordshire. Together with the neighbouring boroughs of newcastleunderlyme and staffordshire moorlands, it is part of north staffordshire. It represents the culmination of 40 years of research by him into the stoke on trent village, and took two whole years to write. Meir airfield old pottery, stoke on trent, my childhood memories, local history. As one of the key centres of the industrial revolution, the development of stokeontrent into the expanded city we know today was heavily influenced by this major event.
The pubs of stoke are numerous, and each has its own fascinating tale to tell. Activities in stokeontrent it may come as a surprise, but stokeontrent is home to some of the best and most unique days out in the country. The six towns in question were burslem, fenton, hanley, longton, stoke and tunstall. Whether youre looking for a garden with peace and quiet, or fun and action you will find a great day out that caters for everyone. Local historian mervyn edwards has been collecting ephemera on stoke for.
The book, the royal manor of penkhull, has been a labour of love for local author, richard talbot pictured right. Its very much a working city, and has been the heart of the british pottery industry since the 17 th century. The company makes porcelain products, especially toilets. We put on events for the public, including a living history display that recreates a traditional viking camp on campaign, and of course, the public favourite large scale viking reenactment battles. Webberleys book shop, due to close in january after a 100 years. Oct 28, 2010 the book, the royal manor of penkhull, has been a labour of love for local author, richard talbot pictured right. As one of the key centres of the industrial revolution, the development of stoke on trent into the expanded city we know today was heavily influenced by this major event. Mervyn edwards is the only author to have produced a highquality publication on each of the six towns of stokeontrent. Mar 16, 2020 and so there i was in stokeontrent, home of the great pottery throwdown and josiah wedgwoods incredible legacy, the only person thumbing through records at the local rubber soul store. It represents the culmination of 40 years of research by him into the stokeontrent village, and took two whole years to write. Mar 11, 2008 the historian and lecturer from stoke on trent, richard talbot, has created his third local history film on the staffordshire village of penkhull. Y ddraig are a stokeontrent reenactment group, recreating a viking longships crew of the c1011th. Sorry to see it go, lovely memories of browsing their shelves for hours with my dad, when i was a little girl.
And so there i was in stokeontrent, home of the great pottery throwdown and josiah wedgwoods incredible legacy, the only person thumbing through records at the local rubber soul store. The federation of stoke on trent was the 1910 amalgamation of the six potteries towns of burslem, tunstall, stoke upon trent, hanley, fenton and longton into the single county borough of stoke on trent. Abbey hulton the village of abbey hulton is in the county of staffordshire and now forms part of the suburbs of stokeontrent. Boating on the lake was a very popular weekend pastime for young couples, and began soon after the park opened in 1897. The centre also hosts the victoria history of staffordshire and several volumes of shropshire, sponsors a lecture and seminar series and publishes original. This book deals with the entire city, illustrating its wide variety of industries and the way of life of the people in the past. Stoke library and local centre stokeontrent 2020 all. It is also a unitary authority stokeontrent is sometimes known to be the home of the pottery industry in the united kingdom and is commonly known as the potteries. Whats on in stoke best western plus stoke on trent moat house. Receive up to 50% off and avoid the queues at all our local attractions by purchasing your tickets at the hotel reception in advance. Jan 01, 2003 stoke on trent was the name given to the amalgamation of six famous potteries towns, the other five being burslem, fenton, hanley, longton and tunstall. Stoke on trent is sometimes known to be the home of the pottery industry in the united kingdom and is commonly known as the potteries. Local history uk history stoke city stoke on trent coal mining my childhood memories teenage years newcastle old photos what others are saying madam, regarding from the vaults, the way we were, october the girl in the main photo in the record shop is my.
While many have been lost due to time, money or misfortune, the stories and memories live on. Sections bookshop calendar of events local history news latest news. The innovations of men like josiah wedgwood, josiah spode and the adams family who had been making pots since the 15th century built up a world beating. Visit your local stoke on trent library, or head to our webpage to request. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is regularly extended and existing content improved so please check its progress from time to time. The green, barlaston, stokeontrent, staffordshire, st12 9ae, stokeontrent, staffordshire up to guests the upper house hotel is steeped in local history, built in 1845 for josiah wedgwoods grandson, francis the hotel has been lovingly converted into a luxury character property. Abbey hulton the village of abbey hulton is in the county of staffordshire and now forms part of the suburbs of stoke on trent.
Stokeontrent simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The group leader is the well known local historian phil rowley. Stokeontrent is a city in staffordshire in the west midlands region of england. For family history resources at stoke on trent city archives please see. The museum has outstanding collections of natural history, fine art, local history, and ceramics and now also jointly owns with birmingham museum trust, the. These are roman catholicism, protestant nonconformity, schools, and charities for the poor. Local history uk history stoke city stoke on trent coal mining my childhood memories teenage years newcastle old photos what others are saying madam, regarding from the vaults, the way we were, october the girl in the main photo in the record shop is my mum glenis latham nee willis, aged the record shop is. The first documented instance of potteries dialect is by the prominent staffordshire lawyer john ward 17811870 and local historian simeon shaw in their book the borough of stokeupontrent published in 1843, in which ward recorded phonetically a conversation which he overheard in burslem marketplace in 1810.
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