The Potteries Through Time by Mervyn Edwards

A Fascinating Photographic History of the Potteries

The Potteries Through Time by Mervyn Edwards is a richly illustrated journey through one of Britain's most distinctive industrial landscapes. Using a carefully curated collection of captioned photographs, Edwards traces the remarkable transformation of the Potteries — from its Victorian heyday as the world's ceramics capital to the present day — revealing how streets, buildings, communities, and industries have changed across more than a century.

Published in the popular Amberley Through Time series, the format pairs archive images with modern equivalents, making the changes vivid and immediate. A compelling read for anyone with a connection to Stoke-on-Trent, the Six Towns, or the wider history of British industry and ceramics.

• Captioned archive and contemporary photographs throughout
• Covers over a century of change in the Potteries region
• Part of the Amberley Publishing Through Time series
• Ideal gift for anyone with Potteries roots or an interest in local history

Publication Details

• Author: Mervyn Edwards
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Published: 2022