The Potteries – History, Heritage and Ceramics of Stoke-on-Trent

Welcome to The Potteries, a comprehensive guide to the history, people, places and pottery of Stoke-on-Trent located in the North Staffordshire county of England. 

Explore the six towns, discover the famous potters and factories, browse historic photographs, maps and local stories, and uncover the rich industrial heritage that made this area known throughout the world.
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Recent highlights...
40 years since - 1986 National Garden Festival  Dating English pottery  J & G Meakin
1851 to 1950 		 Royal Arms on British and American pottery  incorporation of Hanley & Shelton in 1857 Dispute on copying registered designs 

 

Start here..

If you are new to the website, these are the two best places to begin. 

Start with an introduction to Stoke-on-Trent and its six towns, or explore the complete directory of the pottery manufacturers that made the Potteries famous throughout the world.
Introduction to Stoke-on-Trent & the six towns Complete Directory of 
Stoke-on-Trent Potters 
Stoke-on-Trent -known throughout the world as The Potteries, is a unique city formed from the federation of six historic towns: Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton and Longton.  This directory is the most comprehensive online guide to more than 2,000 known pottery manufacturers of Stoke-on-Trent. 

 

Explore the Stoke-on-Trent Potteries..

Explore the rich heritage of Stoke-on-Trent through three main sections: Pottery, History, and Photos. Discover the famous ceramic industry, the people and places that shaped the six towns, and a remarkable collection of historic images.
Pottery History Photos
 Resources on pottery companies, marks and backstamps, bottle kilns, occupations, and the people who shaped the industry.  Articles, maps, photographs, and research resources exploring the social, industrial, and architectural history of the Potteries and its people. Step back in time through photographs of the Potteries. Discover familiar buildings, factory scenes, bottle kilns and local landmarks, alongside more recent images that show how Stoke-on-Trent has changed through the decades.

 

Every Street has a Story 

Explore the streets and districts of Stoke-on-Trent through this collection of heritage walks and local history articles - these pages reveal the rich story of the Potteries and the people who shaped it.