Recently at the Gladstone Pottery Museum, Phil Rowley presented clips of films showcasing the history of Stoke-on-Trent, not just the pottery industry but also canals, mining, steel-making and recreation activities. Take a look at the unique and rich history of the area and do contact Phil if you have any questions at phil@philrowley.plus.com
The historical film show began with an overview comprising the following:
1. A 1950s (?) film about the 'five' towns ((length 02:04);
2. 1959 Stoke on Trent Skyline, Smoking Chimneys, Industrial (length 02:07);
3. The fifties in the UK (length 01:51) - silent film;
4. Hometown - Stoke (1959) (length 01:01);
5. Stoke on Trent - Past in pictures (length 02:02)
The fifties in the UK - black and white archive of postwar Britain - streets in the Potteries and other parts
of the country.