Amphora, Stubbs Lane, Hanley, Stoke on Trent - ST1 3NJ

Keepmoat Homes are building 71 new homes, including 18 properties for Derwent Living Housing Association, which will be a mix of rent and shared ownership.

In terms of location Keepmoat’s new development will have it all. A selection of homes will be right on the canalside with stunning views. The development is in a superb location with dramatic views over the Trent Valley and green hills beyond. It overlooks the Caldon Canal and is just five minutes’ walk from Stoke-on-Trent City Centre, ten minutes from Hanley Park and twenty minutes from Staffordshire University. The area has a strong sense of identity with many unique features in view, including several historic bottle ovens alongside the canal, the canal lift bridge and the cricket ground. There are also many community facilities such as churches, pubs, shops, health centres and a planned new school.

Looking back - a brief history

Hanley and Shelton were incorporated in 1857, becoming the Borough of Hanley, a name which means - place at the high clearing’. John Ridgway was the first Mayor and his crest of a kneeling dromedary was used in the Seal of the Borough of Hanley. His crest now forms part of the Coat of Arms of The City of Stoke-on- Trent.

Arnold Bennett referred to Hanley as Hanbridge in his novels centered on the Potteries towns.

Hanley became the main shopping centre of the Potteries in 1910, when it became a federated city with the merger of all six towns.

The Potteries Museum stands on the site of the old Bell and houses one of the world’s largest and most important ceramics collection. The museum also contains a Spitfire airplane - a tribute to the designer Reginald Mitchell who was born in the City.

Famous potters located in the town include Masons Ironstone ware which was made in the early 19th century factory close to the town centre.


Travel
The city is ideally placed in the heart of England for a day out or weekend away and well served by rail and motorway links. Stoke on Trent is about halfway between Manchester and Birmingham; 3 miles NE of Junction 15 of the M6 Motorway. The M6 Motorway travels north - south and connects to the M1 at Rugby then on to Carlisle. The M6 Toll is north of Walsall and Sutton Coldfield and bypasses the M6 the areas around Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Stoke on Trent is about 155 miles from Carlisle and 75 miles from Rugby. Stoke on Trent is 5 miles north of Stone, 15 miles north of Stafford and 3 miles east of Newcastle under Lyme. The train station is located on Station Road, Stoke on Trent.


Shopping/ Leisure

Hanley has a large shopping centre and a thriving Cultural Quarter which features two splendidly refurbished theatres - The Regent and one of the country's best concert venues, the Victoria Hall.