Around Hanley: Images of England by John S Booth

Over 180 Archive Photographs of Hanley's History

Around Hanley: Images of England by John S Booth is a fascinating collection of archive photographs illustrating life in and around the rapidly developing pottery town of Hanley. Originally just a single farm, Hanley grew into the largest and most central of the Six Towns, blossoming in the early 19th century with the rise of heavy industry. This pictorial history captures the town at the height of its success — its streets, people, and industries preserved in remarkable detail.

• 180+ archive photographs with captions
• Covers people, industry, leisure, and local landmarks
• 150 years of Hanley's history in one volume
• Part of the respected Images of England series by Tempus Publishing

Publication Details

• Author: John S Booth
• Publisher: Tempus Publishing
• Published: 2005
• Pages: 128

A must-have for anyone with roots in Hanley or a passion for Potteries and Stoke-on-Trent local history.