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Local history collections at Stoke-on-Trent Museums

Image to illustrate the local history collections at Stoke-on-Trent Museums.

These collections reflect the history and development of the Potteries as an urban and industrial centre.

In addition there is an impressive archive of personal and business records and a growing photographic collection.

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"Fresh Air for the Potteries" - a photograph by William Blake, circa 1900|Aerial photograph of Shelton Bar steel works, circa 1960|Alton Towers Guidebook|Baby Daisy Vacuum Cleaner, circa 1908|Candlestick Telephone|Collection Box, North Staffs Prisoners of War Comfort Fund|Dansette Record Player, circa 1950-9|Dolly Peg|Eckovision Television, circa 1960|Electric Radio Receiver, circa 1930-9|Flat Iron|Hot Water Bottle|Indie band the Longpigs play a gig at the Wheatsheaf, Stoke|Lodge Igniter, 1907|Match programme for Stoke City vs. Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, 1972|Photograph of a Clearing Bank at Trentham Gardens, circa 1939|Photograph of a shraff and marl pit, Longton, circa 1900|Photograph of Bomb Damage, Stoke Old Road, circa 1941|Photograph of Hanley Park, circa 1905|Photograph of Hanley swimming baths, circa 1970|Photograph of John Street, Longton, circa 1935|Photograph of men and boys playing cricket in the shadow of Shelton Bar steel works, circa 1960|Photograph of opening celebrations at the Minnie Pit, Podmore Colliery, circa 1872|Photograph of Stafford Street, Longton, circa 1910, by William Blake|Photograph of the Broadway Cinema, Meir, circa 1936-40, by William Blake|Photograph of the Clarion Cycling Club, circa 1900|Photograph of the Cliff Vale Inn, Shelton New Road, circa 1920|Photograph of the Five Towns Cafe, circa 1932|Photograph of The Vale of Ilam, Dove and Manifold Valley, by William Blake, date unknown|Photograph of Trentham Lake, circa 1900-40, by William Blake|Photograph of Trentham Pool, circa 1900-40, by William Blake|Photograph of Wetley Rocks Church, circa 1900-40, by William Blake|Programme for the Grand Theatre, Hanley, 1930|Programme for the Ideal Ballroom and Skating Rink, Hanley, 1949|Programme for the Theatre Royal, Hanley, 1928|View of Hanley, from Shelton Church, circa 1956|Weir Sewing Machine, 1869|

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