Burslem Through Time Book by Mervyn Edwards

Burslem Through the Ages in Stunning Archive Photography

Burslem Through Time by Mervyn Edwards is a captivating journey through the history of Burslem — the Mother Town of the Potteries. Pairing archive photographs with modern equivalents, this book reveals how dramatically the town has changed over the decades, while honouring the deep industrial and cultural heritage that shaped it. From the bottle kilns and pot banks to the streets and people who made Burslem what it is, this is an essential record of a remarkable place.

• Archive and contemporary photographs paired side by side
• Covers industry, architecture, leisure, and community life
• 96 pages of Burslem's rich local history
• Part of the acclaimed Through Time series by Amberley Publishing

Publication Details

• Author: Mervyn Edwards
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Published: 2012
• Pages: 96

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