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Brown Edge

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Brown Edge

High Lane, Brown Edge – 1970 Turner's were a small family bus company based in the village, typical of several small operators in the Potteries area serving what had been industrial communities. Both Smallthorne and Norton were essentially colliery villages. Unlike many such operators which purchased second hand vehicles, the majority of Turner's fleet were purchased new, and were kept in very smart condition. Bus no.7 is a Daimler Fleetline with Northern Counties bodywork which entered service just a couple of months before this picture was taken. 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>
High Lane, Brown Edge – 1970 Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Brown Edge is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated on a hilltop, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its quaint charm and traditional architecture, with many of the buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

Brown Edge is a close-knit community with a population of around 2,000 residents. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, with a range of local amenities including a primary school, village hall, and several shops and pubs. There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, with several walking and cycling routes in the surrounding area.

The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the nearby towns of Stoke-on-Trent and Leek. It is also within close proximity to the Peak District National Park, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

Overall, Brown Edge is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it a popular choice for both residents and visitors alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.081947/-2.14448 or Grid Reference SJ9053. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

High Lane, Brown Edge – 1970 Turner's were a small family bus company based in the village, typical of several small operators in the Potteries area serving what had been industrial communities. Both Smallthorne and Norton were essentially colliery villages. Unlike many such operators which purchased second hand vehicles, the majority of Turner's fleet were purchased new, and were kept in very smart condition. Bus no.7 is a Daimler Fleetline with Northern Counties bodywork which entered service just a couple of months before this picture was taken. 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>
High Lane, Brown Edge – 1970
Turner's were a small family bus company based in the village, typical of several small operators in the Potteries area serving what had been industrial communities. Both Smallthorne and Norton were essentially colliery villages. Unlike many such operators which purchased second hand vehicles, the majority of Turner's fleet were purchased new, and were kept in very smart condition. Bus no.7 is a Daimler Fleetline with Northern Counties bodywork which entered service just a couple of months before this picture was taken. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link
Brown Edge, St Anne
Brown Edge, St Anne
Long Butts Lift Bridge, Caldon Canal There has been an obvious change to this lift bridge since 2012, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3020778">SJ9052 : Long Butts Lift Bridge, Caldon Canal</a>. It is doubtful if the bridge is any busier however.
Long Butts Lift Bridge, Caldon Canal
There has been an obvious change to this lift bridge since 2012, see SJ9052 : Long Butts Lift Bridge, Caldon Canal. It is doubtful if the bridge is any busier however.
Caldon Canal, Stockton Brook A narrowboat is moored by the towpath below the Stockton Brook flight - the only suitable moorings in the area.
Caldon Canal, Stockton Brook
A narrowboat is moored by the towpath below the Stockton Brook flight - the only suitable moorings in the area.
Stockton Brook Waterworks Large derelict buildings are always a sad sight, sitting there waiting for somebody to find a use for them. Here the old waterworks at Stockton Brook, reflected in the Caldon Canal on a sunny morning, looks quite benign but in the moonlight from this spot it can seem very spooky indeed. The building dates from 1884 when a deep well was bored in order to pump water from the underlying millstone grit formations which then served the growing population of the pottery towns. It has been disused for many years as this view from 2007 shows: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/597668">SJ9152 : Stockton Brook Waterworks, Stoke-on-Trent</a> although there have been various development proposals. In 2003 it was reported that the site had been purchased from Severn Trent Water and that the new owners intended to open a restaurant, cafe, conference rooms or possibly a wedding venue. None of that happened and the works were offered at auction in 2018 with 'development potential (subject to planning)' and a guide price of £400,000; there was interest but the property failed to reach its reserve price.
Stockton Brook Waterworks
Large derelict buildings are always a sad sight, sitting there waiting for somebody to find a use for them. Here the old waterworks at Stockton Brook, reflected in the Caldon Canal on a sunny morning, looks quite benign but in the moonlight from this spot it can seem very spooky indeed. The building dates from 1884 when a deep well was bored in order to pump water from the underlying millstone grit formations which then served the growing population of the pottery towns. It has been disused for many years as this view from 2007 shows: SJ9152 : Stockton Brook Waterworks, Stoke-on-Trent although there have been various development proposals. In 2003 it was reported that the site had been purchased from Severn Trent Water and that the new owners intended to open a restaurant, cafe, conference rooms or possibly a wedding venue. None of that happened and the works were offered at auction in 2018 with 'development potential (subject to planning)' and a guide price of £400,000; there was interest but the property failed to reach its reserve price.
St Anne's church, Brown Edge An Anglican church in the Diocese of Lichfield, built in 1844 by J C Trubshaw (probably James Trubshaw, chief engineer of the Trent and Mersey Canal Company, who certainly designed some other churches). The tower is 1854 by Ward and Son of Hanley. The building is listed grade II (list entry 1188577). Viewed here from Knypersley Dam. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5342559">SJ9054 : St Anne's Church, Brown Edge</a> for a closer view.
St Anne's church, Brown Edge
An Anglican church in the Diocese of Lichfield, built in 1844 by J C Trubshaw (probably James Trubshaw, chief engineer of the Trent and Mersey Canal Company, who certainly designed some other churches). The tower is 1854 by Ward and Son of Hanley. The building is listed grade II (list entry 1188577). Viewed here from Knypersley Dam. See SJ9054 : St Anne's Church, Brown Edge for a closer view.
Caldon Canal A liftbridge (or Drawbridge as the map describes them in this part of the world) on the Caldon Canal near Stockton Brook.
Caldon Canal
A liftbridge (or Drawbridge as the map describes them in this part of the world) on the Caldon Canal near Stockton Brook.
Brown Edge Gritstone country starts immediately you head east from Stoke on Trent. These are the southern fringes of the Pennine Hills.
Brown Edge
Gritstone country starts immediately you head east from Stoke on Trent. These are the southern fringes of the Pennine Hills.
Foaming Quart Taken during a walk so position could be wrong. I remember the area being a flat river valley (very small Trent just South). There is a climb to the pub marked on the map which is at the crossroads.
Foaming Quart
Taken during a walk so position could be wrong. I remember the area being a flat river valley (very small Trent just South). There is a climb to the pub marked on the map which is at the crossroads.
Brown Edge Brown Edge village is part of the Staffordshire Moorlands on its border with Stoke on Trent. Formerly a mining village it is now expanded into one of the commuter villages for N. Staffordshire.
Brown Edge
Brown Edge village is part of the Staffordshire Moorlands on its border with Stoke on Trent. Formerly a mining village it is now expanded into one of the commuter villages for N. Staffordshire.
Ladymoor Gate Shown on the OS map as a riding school but the signs seem to have disappeared.
Ladymoor Gate
Shown on the OS map as a riding school but the signs seem to have disappeared.
Endon Pumping Station Owned by Severn Trent, I don't know where it is pumping from, or to.
Endon Pumping Station
Owned by Severn Trent, I don't know where it is pumping from, or to.
Lane Head Farm
Lane Head Farm
Lane Head Farm Sign
Lane Head Farm Sign
1934 Barn Outbuilding at Lane Head Farm complete with 1934 datestone
1934 Barn
Outbuilding at Lane Head Farm complete with 1934 datestone
Hollies Farm Outbuildings Situated across the lane from Hollies Farm
Hollies Farm Outbuildings
Situated across the lane from Hollies Farm
Hollies Farm It says Hollies Farm on the nameplate, but appears on the OS map as 'Little Hollies Farm'.
Hollies Farm
It says Hollies Farm on the nameplate, but appears on the OS map as 'Little Hollies Farm'.
Standing Stones built in the late 20th or early 21st century. The stone wall in the foreground is a culvert through which a stream runs.
Standing Stones
built in the late 20th or early 21st century. The stone wall in the foreground is a culvert through which a stream runs.
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Brown Edge is located at Grid Ref: SJ9053 (Lat: 53.081947, Lng: -2.14448)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 53.081947,-2.14448
Bus Stop
St Anne's Primary School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C803400
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: St Anne's Primary School
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: School
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STOKEOT
Naptan Street: St Anne's Vale
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 53.0836116/-2.1432054
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Bus Stop
St Anne's Primary School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C803401
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: St Anne's Primary School
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: School
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STOKEOT
Naptan Street: Old Ln
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 53.083791/-2.1435344
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Bus Stop
Woodhouse Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C855601
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Woodhouse Lane
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Woodhouse Ln
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STOKEOT
Naptan Street: Sytch Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 53.0787032/-2.143428
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Bus Stop
Woodhouse Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C855602
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Woodhouse Lane
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Woodhouse Ln
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STOKEOT
Naptan Street: Sytch Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 53.0788826/-2.1437719
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Bus Stop
Lingfield Avenue
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C855701
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Lingfield Avenue
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Lingfield Ave
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STOKEOT
Naptan Street: Church Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 53.0818224/-2.1429394
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Brown Edge
Is In: staffordshire moorlands
Place: village
Lat/Long: 53.0819973/-2.1458801
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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.0795944/-2.1424181
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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.0802523/-2.1441946
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Place Of Worship
Hill Top Methodist Church
Denomination: methodist
Node Id: 3432182199
Religion: christian
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Source Name: OS Open Local Important Buildings Layer
Lat/Long: 53.0841562/-2.1398661
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Public Bookcase
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 53.0837833/-2.143522
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Post Box
Post Box Type: wall
Lat/Long: 53.0835583/-2.1431706
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