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Bank Top

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Bank Top

Old Town Hall, Burslem The Old Town Hall adorned with the golden angel mentioned in Arnold Bennet's books. The building now houses the Ceramica exhibition.
Old Town Hall, Burslem Credit: David Stowell

Bank Top is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Stoke-on-Trent and 15 miles west of the city of Derby. The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

Bank Top retains much of its traditional charm, with a mix of old stone cottages and modern houses. The village is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. It offers a peaceful and tranquil setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

Despite its small size, Bank Top has a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local convenience store, a post office, and a primary school. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Peak District National Park, with its stunning landscapes and walking trails, is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

Overall, Bank Top offers a peaceful and idyllic village lifestyle, with a strong sense of community and easy access to both rural and urban amenities.

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Old Town Hall, Burslem The Old Town Hall adorned with the golden angel mentioned in Arnold Bennet's books. The building now houses the Ceramica exhibition.
Old Town Hall, Burslem
The Old Town Hall adorned with the golden angel mentioned in Arnold Bennet's books. The building now houses the Ceramica exhibition.
Sir Henry Doulton (1820-1897) at Burslem Location: Market Place, Burslem Date of design: 1986 Installed: 11 June 1991 Commissioned by: Burslem Urban District Council Sculpture: Colin Melbourne Statue is near to the old Burslem Town Hall:- <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/272797" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/272797">Link</a> (On rear of pedestal, on plaque): This statue was unveiled by Mr. Stuart Lyon Chairman, Royal Doulton Limited 11th June 1991 Sir Henry Doulton was the first potter to receive the Albert Medal and to be knighted for his services to the ceramic industry. The great potter of his age, he acquired the Nile Street factory in Burslem in 1877 and gave the company that bears his name the foundations of international success.
Sir Henry Doulton (1820-1897) at Burslem
Location: Market Place, Burslem Date of design: 1986 Installed: 11 June 1991 Commissioned by: Burslem Urban District Council Sculpture: Colin Melbourne Statue is near to the old Burslem Town Hall:- Link (On rear of pedestal, on plaque): This statue was unveiled by Mr. Stuart Lyon Chairman, Royal Doulton Limited 11th June 1991 Sir Henry Doulton was the first potter to receive the Albert Medal and to be knighted for his services to the ceramic industry. The great potter of his age, he acquired the Nile Street factory in Burslem in 1877 and gave the company that bears his name the foundations of international success.
Atlas Figures (Sculpture ) at Burslem Town Hall Location: On the clock tower of the Old Town Hall, Market Place, Burslem Installed: 1854-57 Commissioned by: Burslem Urban District Council Architect: George Thomas Robinson The clock tower on the Old Town Hall is supported by eight identical Atlas figures, two on each corner. The figures have naked torsos, their lower body and legs have been replaced by a large scroll-like feature, their arms reach up over their heads to support the bell tower. The town hall has been described has having a, 'Bulgy clock tower [with] lofty caryatids in a forest of muscular elbows.' The Old Town Hall can be seen on the following picture:- <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/272797" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/272797">Link</a>
Atlas Figures (Sculpture ) at Burslem Town Hall
Location: On the clock tower of the Old Town Hall, Market Place, Burslem Installed: 1854-57 Commissioned by: Burslem Urban District Council Architect: George Thomas Robinson The clock tower on the Old Town Hall is supported by eight identical Atlas figures, two on each corner. The figures have naked torsos, their lower body and legs have been replaced by a large scroll-like feature, their arms reach up over their heads to support the bell tower. The town hall has been described has having a, 'Bulgy clock tower [with] lofty caryatids in a forest of muscular elbows.' The Old Town Hall can be seen on the following picture:- Link
The Saggar Maker Public House, Burslem Market Street Burslem. Only pub in the world with this name. A SAGGAR is a fireclay container, usually oval or round, used to protect pottery from marking by flames and smoke during firing in a bottle oven. The SAGGAR MAKER, is a skilled man, producing the finished saggar, using his thumb to make a near join between the side and the base.
The Saggar Maker Public House, Burslem
Market Street Burslem. Only pub in the world with this name. A SAGGAR is a fireclay container, usually oval or round, used to protect pottery from marking by flames and smoke during firing in a bottle oven. The SAGGAR MAKER, is a skilled man, producing the finished saggar, using his thumb to make a near join between the side and the base.
Leopard Inn, number 21 Market Place, Burslem A listed building. Late 18C, refronted in 1830, Stucco with plain tile roof, 3 storeys Burslem's Leopard held in 1765 the first meeting between Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley, Erasmus Darwin and the engineer James Brindley which culminated in the cutting of the Trent and Mersey Canal. "On Friday last I dined with Mr. Brindley, the Duke of Bridgewater's engineer, after which we had a meeting at the Leopard on the subject of a Navigation from Hull.... to Burslem" – Josiah Wedgwood,11th March 1765.
Leopard Inn, number 21 Market Place, Burslem
A listed building. Late 18C, refronted in 1830, Stucco with plain tile roof, 3 storeys Burslem's Leopard held in 1765 the first meeting between Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley, Erasmus Darwin and the engineer James Brindley which culminated in the cutting of the Trent and Mersey Canal. "On Friday last I dined with Mr. Brindley, the Duke of Bridgewater's engineer, after which we had a meeting at the Leopard on the subject of a Navigation from Hull.... to Burslem" – Josiah Wedgwood,11th March 1765.
The Post Office Vaults Public house, Burslem Corner of Market Place and Swan Square
The Post Office Vaults Public house, Burslem
Corner of Market Place and Swan Square
Fountain Square, Burslem The layout of central Burslem today still has the street plan of a medieval market town. The area of St. John's Square can be seen on a 1720 map. A traditional Victorian drinking fountain in Fountain Square (top of St. John's Square), Burslem. Commissioned by Mayor James Maddock and installed in 1881-83 The building to the left is the National Westminster Bank (was Manchester and Liverpool District Bank). The bank sits on the corner of Fountain Square (was Fountain Place)
Fountain Square, Burslem
The layout of central Burslem today still has the street plan of a medieval market town. The area of St. John's Square can be seen on a 1720 map. A traditional Victorian drinking fountain in Fountain Square (top of St. John's Square), Burslem. Commissioned by Mayor James Maddock and installed in 1881-83 The building to the left is the National Westminster Bank (was Manchester and Liverpool District Bank). The bank sits on the corner of Fountain Square (was Fountain Place)
Royal Doulton Fine China, Nile Street, Burslem This is the power house with two large package boilers, originally coal fired with chain grate stokers and three Belliss and Morcom reciprocating steam engines driving alternators. The engines ran beyond 2000 but a picture taken in 2007 on the "28 days later" urban exploration website shows a sadly empty powerhouse.
Royal Doulton Fine China, Nile Street, Burslem
This is the power house with two large package boilers, originally coal fired with chain grate stokers and three Belliss and Morcom reciprocating steam engines driving alternators. The engines ran beyond 2000 but a picture taken in 2007 on the "28 days later" urban exploration website shows a sadly empty powerhouse.
Doulton Fine China, Nile Street Three Belliss & Morcom steam engines driving alternators (2 x 300 kW and 1 x 150 kW). Two were working/workable until 2003. Now removed, probably scrapped. This type of installation was still findable in the 1980s but is now excessively rare.
Doulton Fine China, Nile Street
Three Belliss & Morcom steam engines driving alternators (2 x 300 kW and 1 x 150 kW). Two were working/workable until 2003. Now removed, probably scrapped. This type of installation was still findable in the 1980s but is now excessively rare.
Burslem old fire station Burslem old fire station, Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire
Burslem old fire station
Burslem old fire station, Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire
Bottle oven from Westport Street. The picture includes Ye Olde Crown and Queens Chambers (8 Westport Street). The satellite is worryingly devoid of bottle oven although in this view it has obviously not long since had some pointing up,
Bottle oven from Westport Street.
The picture includes Ye Olde Crown and Queens Chambers (8 Westport Street). The satellite is worryingly devoid of bottle oven although in this view it has obviously not long since had some pointing up,
Chelsea Works, Moorland Road, Burslem Been owned by various companies since 1890 when it was Hollinshead & Griffiths. Now Moorland Pottery. Formerly Susie Cooper and Studio Szeiler also. A very fine hovel with some ornamentation.
Chelsea Works, Moorland Road, Burslem
Been owned by various companies since 1890 when it was Hollinshead & Griffiths. Now Moorland Pottery. Formerly Susie Cooper and Studio Szeiler also. A very fine hovel with some ornamentation.
Magistrates Office, Moorland Road, Burslem Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Commission, Magistrates Office. Next to Chelsea Pottery, which retains a single bottle oven.
Magistrates Office, Moorland Road, Burslem
Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Commission, Magistrates Office. Next to Chelsea Pottery, which retains a single bottle oven.
Doulton Fine China, Nile Street, Burslem Works power house with three Belliss & Morcom steam engines. This has now all been scrapped.
Doulton Fine China, Nile Street, Burslem
Works power house with three Belliss & Morcom steam engines. This has now all been scrapped.
Remains of Doulton Fine China This large works on Nile Street has been largely cleared but this big, older block survives and I guess it might be listed.
Remains of Doulton Fine China
This large works on Nile Street has been largely cleared but this big, older block survives and I guess it might be listed.
Royal Doulton; Oyal Ulton From this position you would hardly know that practically the entire site has been converted to piles of broken brick and cleared land.
Royal Doulton; Oyal Ulton
From this position you would hardly know that practically the entire site has been converted to piles of broken brick and cleared land.
Burslem Station View SE, towards Etruria and Stoke-on-Trent; ex-North Stafford 'Loop Line', (Stoke) - Etruria - Hanley - Burslem - Tunstall - Kidsgrove. The station closed to passengers when local services were withdrawn on 2/3/64, the loop remaining as a diversionary route until 3/1/66, when goods traffic at Burslem ceased with the closure of the route.
Burslem Station
View SE, towards Etruria and Stoke-on-Trent; ex-North Stafford 'Loop Line', (Stoke) - Etruria - Hanley - Burslem - Tunstall - Kidsgrove. The station closed to passengers when local services were withdrawn on 2/3/64, the loop remaining as a diversionary route until 3/1/66, when goods traffic at Burslem ceased with the closure of the route.
Lake at Queen's Park Winter scene, Queen's Park, Longton, Stoke on Trent.
Lake at Queen's Park
Winter scene, Queen's Park, Longton, Stoke on Trent.
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Bank Top is located at Grid Ref: SJ8751 (Lat: 53.061215, Lng: -2.185893)

Unitary Authority: Stoke-on-Trent

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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