Living in Stoke-On-Trent Villages

Families and individuals looking to break into homeownership find many housing options here at affordable rental prices compared to other UK cities.

Residents in Park Hall enjoy access to local markets and an active shopping scene, while Park Hall Country Park serves as both a nature reserve and popular tourist spot.

Burslem

Burslem was one of the six towns federated together to form Stoke-on-Trent in 1910, and is known for its history in pottery manufacturing – many renowned potteries can be found there today! Additionally, this historic town contains many landmarks and historic structures.

History of this town dates back as far as the 12th century; Domesday Book records it as Baccardeslim at that time and noted its clay for creating fine earthenware products. Josiah Wedgwood further developed pottery industry in 17th century; at that time there were also documented slums which still reflect some modern architectural features in local developments.

Today, industrial scale pottery production has declined substantially while specialist makers (such as Steelite) remain successful. Steelite remains a vibrant presence within Steelite Town as well as being home to numerous small creative businesses including fine art and animation studios.

Burslem boasts Britain’s only remaining real working industrial district (a district where residents lived within walking distance of factories such as potteries) which means much of its nineteenth-century heritage, buildings and character have survived intact.

Burslem has produced many notable people, from poet Samuel Johnson and painter James Holland, to William Clowes – the founder of Primitive Methodist movement; potters John Bennett and Sarah Benett (1850-1924, leading members of WSPU); darts player Phil Taylor as well as former Motorhead lead singer, bassist and songwriter Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister hailing from Burslem.

Tunstall

Tunstall, one of six towns federated to form Stoke-on-Trent, lies at its northern boundary. Bordered by Ryhope and Silksworth with the town center several miles away. Tunstall Hills provide some of the earliest pottery making sites nearby while large malls like Whitehorse megamile provide vibrant retail and restaurant scenes.

Tunstall was an ancient medieval settlement, similar to its neighbours Southwick and Ryhope, that developed around a central green. Today its shape can still be seen in road layouts of the area. Tunstall village retained much of its medieval character through open spaces and trees that separated buildings into groups grouped around these spaces; helping maintain its integrity through time; however development in Halvergate area has led to some reduction in these distinct spaces between buildings.

Early 14th-century potters included Adams dynasty potters Alfred Meakin and Booth’s. By 1900 there were thirteen pottery factories operating.

Tunstall boasts an impressive collection of Victorian and Edwardian buildings that have inspired numerous paintings, books and historical documents. Additionally, Tunstall Arts Festival takes place each year here. Kidsgrove and Longport railway stations on the Stafford to Manchester line serve the town well; additional connectivity comes via buses operated by Baker Coaches, Clowes Coaches D&G Coaches Wardle Transport First Potteries services.

Fenton

Fenton is an exciting community that offers dining, shopping and leisure activities in its urban village atmosphere. There’s a main street and village square featuring residential apartments, shopping salons, fitness services and dining. Plus a movie theater. Fenton attracts visitors from throughout the region while boasting its diverse business mix with a high-end hotel nearby.

Residents of this town are active in maintaining its history. They take great pride in knowing that its name was decided through card game, as well as its unique court system with a mayor serving both as judge and prosecutor – which collects fines and fees, such as traffic tickets from residents – providing enough revenue for salaries of all town employees.

Fenton stands out among other towns because of its “mayor’s court,” an obscure form of small-town justice administered by its mayor and responsible for issuing thousands of traffic tickets annually. If someone requests a hearing, he or she decides whether or not the fine should be dismissed, providing most of Fenton’s annual income through fines and fees collected through this court.

Triangle boasts beautiful buildings that boast engaging architecture that blends elements from modernist, art deco and simple classical styles. Additionally, Triangle boasts an extensive public art collection featuring murals and sculptures; additionally it hosts Triangle Pop Up; an annual event where local and visiting artists showcase their wares to an eager public audience. This gathering place has quickly become an institution.

Hanley

Hanley is a city located in Staffordshire, England that is widely recognized for its ceramics. As one of the major pottery hubs, Hanley also serves as an important retail hub with many high street chain stores and shopping outlets. Hanley attracts many tourists each year and features attractions such as Potteries Museum & Exhibition Centre as well as its signature “Potteries Way” road system.

Hanley retains its village roots, described by its reconstruction officer in 1960 as an archipelago of island sites. Hanley’s central area features the main shopping centre and several large buildings housing local high street names; Ford Green Hall is an Elizabethan farmhouse from 17th-century that now stands as a museum; numerous parks can also be found within Hanley – such as Burslem Park being home to Burslem Farm City Farm; Bucknall Park being host for City Farm activities; Westport Lake as one of Hanley’s heritage lakes.

Hanley boasts an active local community and hosts numerous events annually, as well as being an excellent place to find antiques and collectables. Additionally, it serves as an outdoor activity hub, with numerous golf courses located within its boundaries. Hanley is known for its football clubs that have produced professional players such as Stanley Matthews and Captain E. J. Smith from Titanic fame – these include Stanley Matthews himself! Additionally, Michelin established its UK plant here during 1920s using land previously occupied by Trent and Mersey Canal which later became main river.

Longton

Longton is located in Staffordshire. In 1910, Longton joined Hanley, Tunstall, Fenton and Burslem to form Stoke-on-Trent Borough; hence its name meaning a long village.

The town centre features attractive late 19th and early 20th century shopfronts from this period, though modernized or poorly detailed frontages mar their historic charm. The primary public building in town is its Grade II listed town hall on Back Lane; nearby are also several independent shops, pubs and restaurants as well as some excellent hiking trails in the region.

Longton transformed from a rural settlement into a bustling market town in the 19th century due to industrialisation and an expanding working-class population. A new book entitled Longton in the Nineteen Century documents this history with socio-economic analysis of its time; making this must-read material for anyone curious about Longton.

Longton boasts several stunning parks and gardens, such as Queen’s Park. Built during the late 19th-century public park era, Queen’s Park features lakes, winding carriage drives/paths, shrubberies, bandstand, as well as various sports facilities which are home to Longton Rangers Football Club.

Times Square in the town boasts an idyllic outdoor market that opens on Tuesdays and Saturdays, providing residents of surrounding areas an ideal venue to gather local produce or try their luck at playing lottery tickets. It has quickly become one of the favorite shopping spots.