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Stoke-on-Trent is internationally renowned for making the finest pottery in the world. Home to some of the greatest ceramics producers, including Wedgwood, Portmeirion and Spode, the city attracts visitors from all over the world, drawn by our world-class craftsmanship. Famous as the city is for pottery, Stoke-on-Trent is much more than a centre of excellence for the ceramics industry.
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The city has been transformed over the last quarter of a century, with millions of pounds being invested to revitalise it and to improve all aspects of life in the city. Today it is a living, working city with a vibrant culture and friendly people, fine parks, excellent shopping facilities, and outstanding theatres and is surrounded by some of Britain's most beautiful countryside. |
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The city offers a high quality of life, at a low cost of living. It has all the amenities of a modern city, while retaining its own distinct personality, derived from a strong sense of community and pride in the city's heritage. |
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Affectionately known as the Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent is home to 240,000 people and draws thousands of visitors every week from Staffordshire and Cheshire to shop, dine out, or take in a show. In recent years the city centre has seen the creation of a Cultural Quarter, a vibrant area with two major high quality venues, the Victoria Hall and the Regent Theatre, and restaurants and bars. |
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| Pictures and information courtesy of Stoke on Trent City Council |
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