PROBATE VALUATIONS IN STOKE-ON-TRENT
The History of Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent has a relatively new history, dating back to only 1888 at the proposition that a federation be created from six towns in Staffordshire. In 1910, the six towns were finally brought together to form Stoke-on-Trent. It wasn’t until 1925, after an appeal had to be made to King George V, that Stoke-on-Trent was granted city status; at this time the city had less than 300,000 inhabitants.
The history of the area of Stoke-on-Trent, prior to becoming a city, is a lot longer. Coal mining in the area can be dated back to the 13th century, and in the 17th century, the start of Stoke-on-Trent’s long history with pottery began.
The six towns that Stoke-on-Trent was formed from were known as the ‘Staffordshire Potteries’. Pottery production, on an industry scale, has been tied to Stoke-on-Trent since the 17th century, thanks to the ready supply of clay and coal in the area. The pottery produced started with earthenware, before progressing to bone china and creamware upon the construction of the Trent and Mersey Canal in 1777 which allowed for the importation of Cornish clay.
Industry in Stoke-on-Trent suffered from gradual closure in the 20th century, with the coal mines shutting down and the production of steel ending in 1978; steel would continue to be rolled until 2002. The steel and mining industries in Stoke-on-Trent had played a crucial World War II. The economy was partially boosted by the arrival of the Michelin tyre company in the 1920s which provided 9000 jobs in the 1980’s, and as of 2006, still provides more than a thousand jobs.
The pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent didn’t end, like many other industries. Stoke-on-Trent is still known for its pottery production, and today, is considered to be the home of pottery in England. As of 2016, the population of Stoke-on-Trent is 261,302.