Part of a heritage trail celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s world-famous ceramics history can be found at Smithfield.
The 10 wayfinding markers – installed between Stoke and Hanley as part of the Living Heritage City Trail – were created to build on the momentum of the city’s Centenary last year.
Steel plinths featuring bronze casts of ceramic pieces have been installed at key locations along the trail – including in the public realm at Smithfield and on Broad Street – guiding residents and visitors through Stoke-on-Trent ceramics history.
The markers were launched at an event at Spode Works where guests heard more about the project. Visitors were also able to pick up trail maps and walk part of the route.
The markers were designed and developed by Professor Neil Brownsword of University of Staffordshire to reconnect people with parts of the city’s industrial past and cultural history that are often overlooked.