Festival Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent

Festival Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent

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Festival Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent
Festival Park

This area, which is now a retail, leisure and light industry park was once a heavily industrial area with a pottery factory (Wedgwood), iron and steel industry (Shelton Steel works) and coal mines.

tour of Etruria and Wedgwood

In 1986 the National Garden Festival was held on this site, after considerable reclamation and landscaping, the 'Festival Site' is the legacy of the Garden Festival.

National Garden Festival

Festival Way - the main entrance to the Festival Park

Festival Way
To the left if the corner of the multi-screen cinema, then the Moat House Hotel and to the right hand side are office buildings. On the left hand horizon can be seen the spire of Wolstanton church.

The Moat House Hotel
The left hand side of the hotel is 'Etruria Hall' the old home of Josiah Wedgwood
the famous potter. This hall is a listed building.

on Etruria Hall

photos: Jan. 2001

Listed Buildings

Did you live in this street or area?
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