Berry Hill

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Berry Hill

Stoniers bus in Bentilee estate â 1979 Bentilee estate was a large post-WW2 council estate built primarily for the local mining community. Surprisingly, the main service into the estate was not provided exclusively by the main large operator in the area, Potteries Motor Traction, but shared with the family firm of Stoniers, based at Goldenhill to the north of the Five Towns. Like many small operators, most of the fleet consisted of second-hand vehicles, this example having originated with Nottingham City Transport in 1965. It is a Daimler Fleetline with Northern Counties bodywork to a Nottingham-specific design.

This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=137652761" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=137652761">Link</a> — Stoniers bus in Bentilee estate â 1979 Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Berry Hill is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. Situated about 3 miles north of the town of Stoke-on-Trent, the village is part of the Staffordshire Moorlands district. With a population of around 2,000 residents, Berry Hill is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and woodland areas providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. It also benefits from its proximity to the Peak District National Park, which is just a short drive away.

In terms of amenities, Berry Hill has a range of facilities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a local primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several shops and pubs. The village also has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Historically, Berry Hill was a mining village, and remnants of the mining industry can still be seen in the area. However, the village has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, with new housing developments and improvements to its infrastructure.

Overall, Berry Hill offers a peaceful and idyllic place to live, with its beautiful surroundings, strong sense of community, and convenient amenities. It is an ideal location for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still being within easy reach of urban areas.

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Berry Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.015237/-2.152008 or Grid Reference SJ8946. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stoniers bus in Bentilee estate â 1979

Bentilee estate was a large post-WW2 council estate built primarily for the local mining community. Surprisingly, the main service into the estate was not provided exclusively by the main large operator in the area, Potteries Motor Traction, but shared with the family firm of Stoniers, based at Goldenhill to the north of the Five Towns. Like many small operators, most of the fleet consisted of second-hand vehicles, this example having originated with Nottingham City Transport in 1965. It is a Daimler Fleetline with Northern Counties bodywork to a Nottingham-specific design. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Ash Road Terrace on Werrington Road

Eirian Evans

Berry Hill

Modern amphitheatre in area that used to be old mine workings now returned to grassland for the local community.

Andy Malbon

St Mary's church, Bucknall

The church was built in 1718 and became a parish church in 1807.

Phil Eptlett

Bucknall War Memorial

A small memorial to the men of the parish who died during World War One. Situated by the side of the A52 road on the outskirts of Stoke on Trent.

Phil Eptlett

St Benedict, RC Church, Abbey Hulton

Phil Eptlett

Breaking the Mould

Sculpture by Andrew McKeown Location: Berryhill Greenway - further into the park than the Berryhill Greenway, overlooked by the amphitheatre. Installed: 2000 Commissioned by: Groundwork UK

Steven Birks

Stone Gateway - Sculpture by Peter Price

Location: Berryhill Greenway Installed: 2000 Commissioned by: Stoke on Trent City Council Three gateways were constructed (Stone, timber and metal). The Stone Gateway is the nearest to the Scheduled Ancient Monument, and was intended to commemorate the earliest history of the area before it was settled by farmers. This explains the use of stone, the presence of the animals, the hunting scene, and possibly the standing figure in robes (it may be a monk or a nun). However, it cannot explain the depiction of the young girl in T-shirt and shorts, the man in the bobble hat, or the melting watch. The last of these could be an allusion to the idea of a time line.

Steven Birks

Timber Gateway panel by Anthony Hammond

Location: at Berryhill Greenway - at one of the entrances to the park nearest to Uffington Parade Installed: 2000 Commissioned by: Stoke on Trent City Council Three gateways were constructed (Stone, timber and metal). The Timber Gateway is the central Gateway and commemorates agriculture and early mining in the area before it became heavily industrialised. The use of timber was part of the brief, in that it used a material that reflected the level of human development on the site at that time. The wooden panel consists of six wooden planks supported between two upright wooden poles, with a circular roundel of a bird on the front face at the top. The bird is flanked by a flower and a bird. Below is a butterfly, flanked by a dragonfly and a flower. Beneath is an owl, another bird, and a heron. Below are several animals, including a rabbit, a hedgehog, a lizard and another bird. At the bottom of the panel are two working men, one a farm labourer with a scythe, the other a miner with pick and shovel. The panel is intended both to commemorate the past history of the site and to celebrate the variety of wildlife found there today.

Steven Birks

Metal Gateway - Sculpture by Phillip Hardaker

Location: Berryhill Greenway - cycleway at entrance to park nearest to Wadebridge Road Installed: 2000 Commissioned by: Stoke on Trent City Council Three gateways were constructed (Stone, timber and metal). The Metal Gateway is the furthest of the three Gateways from the Scheduled Ancient Monument, and thus reflects the most recent activity, namely mining and modern industry, in the area. The use of metal was part of the brief in that the material reflected the stage of human development on the site during its period as a centre of industrial activity. This grey steel archway stands on two circular brick plinths either side of the path at one of the entrances into Berryhill Fields. It is decorated with animals and birds to be seen in the local area. Two rabbits appear on either side of the arch, while along the top of the arch from left to right are a snail, two birds either side of an owl and a fish. A bat hangs from below the archway.

Steven Birks

Stone Circle at Berryhill Fields

Location: Berryhill fields - not far from the amphitheatre, on a grass path along from the "breaking the mould stature" Installed: 2000 Background to the circle: Part of the restoration of the Berryhill fields after they had been saved from opencast mining.

Steven Birks

Fenton Park Methodist Church

Fenton Park was built on the site of the blacksmiths workshop. Six of the local stalwarts mortgaged their houses to pay for the original building which opened in 1900. Real faith. The second building was for the Sunday School is now the Church Hall. The Church is located high on the hill, very near to the television mast, and the neon empty cross can be seen proclaiming the good news, each night, for many a mile.

Steven Birks

St. Stephens Church, Bentilee

Bentilee is situated approximately 2 miles east of Stoke-upon-Trent city centre. The church is in Dawlish Drive just off the A5272 (B5040)

Steven Birks

Bucknall Hospital

Specialised hospitals like Bucknall Hospital, run by the local authorities, were opening to treat infectious diseases, and to prevent the spread of the disease by isolating infected patients.

Steven Birks