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Stoke-on-Trent The Story of a City 1925 to 2025 by Fred Hughes
The Definitive Centenary History of Stoke-on-Trent by Fred Hughes
Long-awaited and instantly sold out on its first release, Stoke-on-Trent: The Story of a City 1925–2025 by eminent Potteries historian Fred Hughes is now back in stock in its second print edition.
Spanning a full century of civic, cultural, and industrial life, this 235-page volume is lavishly illustrated with photographs and artwork that bring the Potteries to life — from the interwar years through post-war regeneration to the city's centenary in 2025. Whether you grew up in the Five Towns or simply love the history of place, this is a book to treasure.
- 235 pages, richly illustrated throughout
- Written by Fred Hughes, one of the Potteries' foremost historians
- Paperback, 16cm × 23cm
- Published by Barewall Ltd, Burslem
- 2nd print edition (March 2026) — unsigned
The first signed edition (December 2025) sold out before Christmas. The second print is available exclusively from Barewall in Burslem.
Free Click & Collect from our Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent Gallery
Yes, we offer a FREE Click & Collect service from our gallery in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. This is our preferred method for local customers and those who prefer to drop by.
Please Note: For larger, heavier items, such as paintings or large ceramics, please contact us ahead of your visit. This ensures we have your item available and ready for you to take away without delay.
UK Shipping Costs for Small Items
For smaller items, we use a reliable 48 hr Royal Mail Tracked delivery service. Our in-house packing and postage fee for these items across the UK is £3.95 on orders under £35 GBP, and we currently offer free shipping on orders over £35 GBP.
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The 48-hour tracking window begins when your package is dispatched, not when the order is placed.
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A shipping label may be created before the package has actually started its journey.
In-stock items will be dispatched promptly. Should an item be out of stock, we will notify you using the original order contact method to advise you of any expected delays.
UK Shipping Costs for Large Items, Art & Ceramics
To ensure the safe delivery of larger items and delicate ceramics, we use our trusted local postage and packing provider. The cost for this specialist tracked parcel service within the UK is £12.95.
Local Delivery (Stoke-on-Trent Area)
If you are based locally but unable to use our Click & Collect service, please contact the gallery. We can discuss alternative arrangements, such as delivering to you.
Alternatively, we can use our specialist art courier, which costs £12.95 for local delivery.
International Shipping
Yes, we regularly ship artwork abroad. We partner with a specialist art shipment company to ensure your work is professionally handled and fully insured for transit.
As costs vary significantly by destination and shipment size and weight, please contact us at shop@barewall.co.uk for a precise shipping quote to your country.
Questions?
Should you have any further questions regarding your items, delivery, or costs, please do not hesitate to contact us. We're here to help.
Phone: 07932 717 718
Email: shop@barewall.co.uk