Hanley, Staffordshire

Hanley is the most populous of the six towns that make up the English city of Stoke -on-Trent. It is the heart of Stoke-on -Trent, where many pubs, cafes, clubs, museums, theaters and shops (especially the largest shopping center in Stoke, the so-called " Potteries Shopping Centre " ) are located. " Going up Hanley ," therefore, means something like " go out ".

History

The first time Hanley was mentioned as " Hanlih " in 1227. Hanley was in 1857 incorporated into the city. For the first Mayor John Ridgway was; comes from him and the dromedary, which is still visible in the city arms today.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Arnold Bennett, writer
  • Stanley Matthews, Football Player
  • Edward John Smith, captain of the Titanic
  • Les West, cyclist

Attractions

  • Bethesda Town Mission
  • St. Mark's Church
  • Sacred Heart Church
  • Old furnaces of the potter
  • The "Man of Fire", also known as " Jack Frost" known

This and That

Arnold Bennett called Hanley in his novels as Hanbridge.

Edward Smith (sea captain) RMS Titanic
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