Stoke On Trent Collection

Old Map of Stoke on Trent and the Potteries 1831
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Old man in Stoke pub -1
An elderly man sits in the bar of a working class pub in Staffordshire. He has a half pint of mild ale. It is early doors and there is a portrait of the Queen on the wall - 1 Date: 1987

A smokey view with the typical scene of bottle ovens and kilns during the industrial period of Stoke on Trent - Pottery - Potteries - Pot Banks Picture taken circa 1950

Rooftops Stoke
Looking over rooftops and chimneys of hillside terraced houses towards The Sacred Heart Church, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England. Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill in the distance

Old man in Stoke pub - 2
An elderly man sits in the bar of a working class pub in Staffordshire. He has a half pint of mild ale. It is early doors and there is a portrait of the Queen on the wall - 2 Date: 1987

Penkhull - Stoke-on-Trent - early 1900s

Stoke-on-Trent Campbell Monument early 1900s

County Map of Staffordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Fish and Chips bridge Stoke
An old couple stoop down to walk beneath a bridge on the towpath of the Caldon Canal in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The bridge has grafitti - Fish and Chips

North Stafford Hotel, LMS poster, 1923-1947
London Midland & Scottish Railway poster promoting Stoke-on-Trent and the Potteries

Statue of Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The pottery kilns and factories of Stoke-on-Trent
5310004 The pottery kilns and factories of Stoke-on-Trent; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the pottery kilns and factories of Stoke-on-Trent, belching smoke)

Old man with beard, Stoke
An old man with a white bushy beard, looks directly at the camera and poses for a photograph in the street. He wears a black beret and has smiling eyes. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Date: 1987

Old man in pigeon loft, Stoke
An old man wearing a cloth cap checks his racing pigeons in his back yard pigeon loft Date: 1987

Bottle oven Stoke
A man walks past a redundant pottery with its chimney and bottle oven in The Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England Date: 1987

Princess Diana and her sons Prince Harry and Prince William at Alton Towers. Pictured, Prince Harry and Prince William on the Nemesis ride. 17th April 1994

Children play on the slag heap at Berry Hill May actually be picking coal April 1965

Staffordshire ST1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST1 3

Old man in trilby hat, Stoke
A senior man in a felt trilby hat looks directly at the camera. He has a serious, unsmiling face and wears a zipped-up anorak

John Street, Hanley, Stoke
Two young boys with their bicycles smile for the camera by the John Street sign in Hanley, Stoke of Trent. Vintage black and white photograph. The area of Hanley is unrecognisable today

Doorstep gossip Stoke
Two old women talk in the street. One stands on the doorstep of her terraced house in Stoke-on-Trent Date: 1987

Corner shop Stoke
A man wearing an overcoat walks past two children and a newsagents corner shop in a rundown area of Stoke on Trent Date: 1987

Stoke-on-Trent England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station possibly 1940s

Stoke-on-Trent King's Hall probably 1920s

Stoke-on-Trent Campbell Place early 1900s

Stoke-on-Trent industrial panorama Victorian period

Institution for Deaf and Blind, Stoke-on-Trent
Frontage of the North Staffordshire Institution for Deaf and Blind, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Date: circa 1905

Worker producing a teapot at the Royal Doulton works, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (b / w photo)
6015588 Worker producing a teapot at the Royal Doulton works, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Baking the ware in kilns and ovens at the Doulton and Co factory (b / w photo)
6014596 Baking the ware in kilns and ovens at the Doulton and Co factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Minton Testimonial Museum and School of Design, Stoke-on-Trent (engraving)
1098554 The Minton Testimonial Museum and School of Design, Stoke-on-Trent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Tile designs (chromolitho)
818694 Tile designs (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tile designs by Minton & Co of Stoke on Trent)

Burslem and Longport, Staffordshire (coloured engraving)
3622356 Burslem and Longport, Staffordshire (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burslem and Longport, Staffordshire.); © Look and Learn

Dipping the ware in glaze and turning on the lathe (b / w photo)
6014606 Dipping the ware in glaze and turning on the lathe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dipping the ware in glaze and turning on the lathe)

Unveiling the Statue of Josiah Wedgwood, "The Father of the Potteries, "at Stoke-on-Trent (engraving)
1588203 Unveiling the Statue of Josiah Wedgwood, " The Father of the Potteries, " at Stoke-on-Trent (engraving) by English School

Public arms: Chesterfield; Charlemont; Stoke on Trent; Orford; Hertford (engraving)
6008925 Public arms: Chesterfield; Charlemont; Stoke on Trent; Orford; Hertford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The making of a Royal Doulton china vase (b / w photo)
6014595 The making of a Royal Doulton china vase (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The making of a Royal Doulton china vase)

Artists decorating the ware at the Doulton and Co factory (b / w photo)
6014592 Artists decorating the ware at the Doulton and Co factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tile designs (chromolitho)
818696 Tile designs (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tile designs by Minton & Co of Stoke on Trent)

The Minton Drinking-Fountain, Stoke-on-Trent (engraving)
1098552 The Minton Drinking-Fountain, Stoke-on-Trent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Minton Drinking-Fountain, Stoke-on-Trent)

Cowboys and Indians from Billy Smarts Circus ride into town and stage a running fight outside the local store, Lewis s. Davy Crocket Smart fights off the attack from an upstairs window

White Maharanee of Jodhpur, the wife of the Maharajah, is at her brothers house in Stoke-on-Trent. Onlookers in the street and a policeman outside the house, 31st August 1949

White Maharanee of Jodhpur, the wife of the Maharajah, is at her brothers house in Stoke-on-Trent. Onlookers and a policeman outside the house, 31st August 1949

Staffordshire ST4 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST4 2

Postcode Sector Map sheet 13 Birmingham and West Midlands
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 13) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for Birmingham and the West Midlands

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Windswept hilside overlooking Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The area is now heavily developed Date: 1986

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Discover the rich history and charm of Stoke-on-Trent, a city steeped in tradition. Step back in time with an old map and the Potteries from 1831, tracing the roots of this vibrant community. In one corner of a cozy Stoke pub, an old man regales his listeners with tales of yesteryears - stories that have been passed down through generations. The rooftops of Stoke paint a picturesque scene, showcasing the unique architecture that defines this area. As you wander further along, you come across another old man in a different pub, sharing his wisdom and memories. These encounters offer glimpses into the soulful character that makes up Stoke-on-Trent. Crossing over Fish and Chips bridge brings you to a smoky view reminiscent of its industrial past – bottle ovens and kilns standing as reminders of an era when pottery production was at its peak. The North Stafford Hotel stands proudly since 1923-1947; it serves as both a testament to grandeur and a hub for travelers seeking comfort amidst their adventures. Nearby stands the statue honoring Josiah Wedgwood - an influential figure who shaped Stoke's pottery industry during his lifetime. Gazing upon the Stoke-on-Trent skyline offers breathtaking views that blend modernity with echoes from centuries gone by. The railway station itself holds stories within its walls; possibly dating back to wartime struggles or bustling scenes from decades ago. Traveling even further back in time takes us to Penkhull in early 1900s - capturing moments frozen forever within sepia-toned photographs. And let's not forget King's Hall, which hosted countless events throughout its existence – providing entertainment for locals during the roaring twenties. Stoke-on-Trent is more than just bricks and mortar; it is a tapestry woven with threads of heritage, resilience, and creativity. Come explore this captivating city where past meets present.