Natural landmarks · West Midlands
University of Staffordshire
In or near Stoke-on-Trent.
University of Staffordshire — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
University of Staffordshire is a university located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
The University of Staffordshire is located in the West Midlands. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and is known for its focus on employability and practical skills.
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Background
History
In 1901, industrialist Alfred Bolton acquired a 2 acre site on what is now College Road and in 1906 mining classes began there. In 1907, pottery classes followed, being transferred from Tunstall into temporary buildings, and in 1914 the building now known as the Cadman Building was officially opened as the Central School of Science and Technology by J. A. Pease, President of the Board of Education. A frieze over the entrance depicts potters and miners. In 2013, the Library Conference room in the Cadman Building was renamed the Alfred Bolton Room. In 1915, a department was established for the commercial production of Seger cones used to measure and control the temperatures of ceramic…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0097, -2.1817
- District
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Parish
- Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST4 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent Central
- Established
- 1971
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1534573 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of Staffordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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North Stafford Hotel
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Josiah Wedgwood Statue
Josiah Wedgwood Statue is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · West Midlands
Repertory Theatre, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
A man can't fly
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📷 3Theatres · West Midlands
Film Theatre
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📷 5Museums · West Midlands
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Where to eat & stay near University of Staffordshire
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
North Stafford Hotel
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Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent
Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
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Borough Arms Hotel
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Travelodge
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Courtyard by Marriott
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Stableford Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
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📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Duke William
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Leopard Public House
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The Vine Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Staffordshire?
- University of Staffordshire is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST4 2AA), in the parish of Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area.
- What is University of Staffordshire?
- University of Staffordshire — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Staffordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST4 2AA.
- When was University of Staffordshire built?
- Built or established in 1971.
- Is University of Staffordshire free to visit?
- Yes, University of Staffordshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of Staffordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST4 2AA.