Stoke-on-Trent The History Of The Federation Of 6 Towns

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service’s Annual Day School next month will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the joining of the six pottery towns of Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Fenton and Longton to form the new borough of Stoke-on-Trent.

The popular Day School, now in its 12th year will take place on Saturday March 6 at Staffordshire University’s Stoke Campus from 10am to 4pm.

A fascinating programme has been planned with a range of popular speakers.

Andrew Dobraszczyc will be looking at the relationship between Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme between 1900 and 1940, beginning with the discussions about federation in the early twentieth century. He will then deal with the unsuccessful attempts by Stoke-on-Trent to take over Newcastle in the 1920s and 1930s.

David Barker will talk about the archaeological contribution to our understanding of the development of Stoke-on-Trent, its industries, in particular the ceramics industry and the lives of its inhabitants.

Fred Hughes will provide a detailed look at the one-hundred year relationship between Stoke-on-Trent’s councillors and their most senior administrative officer, the Town Clerk, Council Manager, and Chief Executive Officer.

And finally Ray Johnson will be examining an important film produced by the city in 1925/6 reflecting on progress since 1910. He will also feature oral history material recorded in the 1960s and 1970s from people involved in the process.

Councillor Hazel Lyth said,

Staffordshire County Councillor Ben Adams, Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture said,

Tickets for the day to include lunch, tea and coffee are £20 and must be booked in advance by Friday February 26.

To book please contact: Helen Legge, 01785 278380 or email helen.legge@staffordshire.gov.uk