My family history research has led me to Stoke, particularly Burslem/Hanley areas. I have a number of addresses known such as: Granville Place Regent Street Gordon Street Hollins Street Sneyd Street Work seems to have revolved around iron & steel working rather than pottery. I wondered if any who know this area could suggest a few places to visit/sites to see in the area. I would like to plan a visit this summer but will have a couple of elderly relatives in tow so we won't want to be trudging the streets of Stoke (hence this email). Is there anything in the form of local history museums or displays? Where is the best parking for these areas? I suppose we would really be trying to visit "where our ancestors lived" rather than looking to do any record-office style of research. Any ideas, suggestions or tips would be most welcome as we do not know this area at all. Thanking you in advance. Regards. Ian Phillpott My family website - http://hometown.aol.co.uk/phillpottdebian/index.htm

Hi - One of the best websites for the history of the Potteries area is : www.thepotteries.org This should give you plenty of information plus ideas for following up your specific interests. Regards - Joan (an ex-potter) ___________________________________________________________ Book yourself something to look forward to in 2005. Cheap flights - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/travel/flights/ Bargain holidays - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/travel/holidays/