Museums · West Midlands
Stoke-upon-Trent
In or near Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke-upon-Trent — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stoke-upon-Trent is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Stoke-upon-Trent is a museum located in the West Midlands. It is known for its rich history in the pottery industry, showcasing the area's significant contributions to ceramics and design. The museum features a variety of exhibits that reflect the region's industrial heritage.
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Background
Description
In the 19th century, Stoke had a thriving pottery industry, hence its nickname, "The Potteries". Since the last half of the 20th century, however, almost all of the bottle-shaped kilns have been taken down, due to regulations from the Clean Air Act – an estimated 4,000 bottle kilns in the heyday of the pottery industry, today reduced to a mere 46. Successful Stoke-upon-Trent potters include Spode, Copeland, Minton and Biltons.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0066, -2.1877
- District
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Parish
- Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST4 1QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent Central
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Stoke-upon-Trent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stoke-upon-Trent?
- Stoke-upon-Trent is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST4 1QD), in the parish of Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area.
- What is Stoke-upon-Trent?
- Stoke-upon-Trent — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stoke-upon-Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST4 1QD.
- How do I get to Stoke-upon-Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST4 1QD.