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Stoke-on-Trent At a Glance |
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Population: 239000
City Status Granted: 1925 County: Staffordshire Country: England Local Website: Stoke on Trent Online Local Gov. Website: Stoke Online |
Stoke-on-Trent City Guide |
| Stoke on Trent is located in the midlands of England and is also known as The Potteries or The Six towns. It has a modern day population of 238,576 and a density of population of 2553 per sq km. Stoke on Trent has long been known for its trade and industry in pottery, hence the nickname ‘the potteries’. The local potteries are none less than world renowned Minton, Spode, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood, all of which have been born in Stoke on Trent.. Since the decline of the economy in the area it has seen a resurgence in its service sector. Therefore, Hanley, a borough of Stoke on Trent, is a reputedly a good place for shopping and nightlife. |
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