Stoke Collection

Britannia Stadium Art - Stoke City
Watercolour of Britannia Stadium, home of Stoke City F.C. 1997 - current day. Stadium capacity 27, 740. Original painting size 20" x 16" created in 1998 by Kevin Fletcher

Heath Robinson Drawing Room 2 of 4
Heath Robinson Does Away with Servants - Patent Applied for by " The Sketch" in the Drawing-Room. A family in the Drawing Room, which is a typically Heath Robinson design

Routemaster Bus
A No.76 Routemaster bus drives past the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, on its way to Stoke Newington, north London

Stoke City Football Club
STOKE CITY. A picture of the team from 1877

A smokey view with the typical scene of bottle ovens and kilns during the industrial period of Stoke on Trent - Pottery - Potteries - Pot Banks Picture taken circa 1950

High Street, Stone, Staffordshire
High Street, Stone, Stafford, near Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England. Date: 1900s

Old man in Stoke pub -1
An elderly man sits in the bar of a working class pub in Staffordshire. He has a half pint of mild ale. It is early doors and there is a portrait of the Queen on the wall - 1 Date: 1987

Fresh Air from the Potteries
" Fresh Air from the Potteries" A sarcastic caption accompanying a fine photograph of the skyline of dark satanic mills which characterised the Potteries (Stoke-on-Trent)

Poster design, Grimwade Fine Art Pottery, Stoke. Date: circa 1920s

SOCCER GOALIES, 1974. English goalkeeper Peter Shilton (left) and Gordon Banks both jump to block a goal during a work-out at Stoke City, November 1974

Cheese dish - Bairnsfatherware
Cheese dish with lid made by the Girls of Staffordshire during the Winter of 1917/1918 when the Boys were in the trenches fighting for liberty and civilization

LCC- MFB Stoke Newington fire station
Stoke Newington fire station was one of the last to be built by the MFB in 1886 prior to the creation of the London County Council in 1889

The Victoria Ground Stadium - Stoke City FC
The Victoria Ground was the home ground of Stoke City from 1878 until 1997, when the club relocated to the Britannia Stadium after 119 years

Rooftops Stoke
Looking over rooftops and chimneys of hillside terraced houses towards The Sacred Heart Church, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England. Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill in the distance

Clissold Park, Stoke Newington, London, 1885
Engraving showing a series of scenes of Clissold Park and the surrounding area, 1885. The images show (clockwise from top): Horse-Shoe Field; Church Street; Old Yew Tree; the Old Church

Old man in Stoke pub - 2
An elderly man sits in the bar of a working class pub in Staffordshire. He has a half pint of mild ale. It is early doors and there is a portrait of the Queen on the wall - 2 Date: 1987

Industrial panorama, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, early 1900s

Penkhull - Stoke-on-Trent - early 1900s

Campbell Place, Stoke on Trent

Kings hall, Stoke on Trent

Stoke-on-Trent Campbell Monument early 1900s

Grand Union Canal Lock
The motor cruiser Jemima, in the lock at Stoke Bruerne, on the Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1960s

Etruria Factories
General industrial view of Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It was here that Josiah Wedgwood opened his famous pottery factory in 1769, which closed in 1950 Date: 1960s

Writing / Gray Poem
Part of the manuscript of his poem, Elegy Written in a Country Church Yard, inspired by a visit to Stoke Poges Churchyard, Bucks

Fish and Chips bridge Stoke
An old couple stoop down to walk beneath a bridge on the towpath of the Caldon Canal in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The bridge has grafitti - Fish and Chips

Firefighters in costume for an entertaining evening
Men and women in costume for an entertaining evening at Stoke Newington Fire Station, 17 March 1920. Date: 1920

ENGLAND: SOCCER MATCH, 1973. Soccer match between Chelsea FC and Stoke City FC. Peter Bonetti of Chelsea blocks a goal shot by Terry Conroy, 7 April 1973

Arsenal vs. Stoke, Highbury, 1928
Photograph showing Dixon, the Stoke goalkeeper, attempting to save a shot from one of the Arsenal forwards, during the F.A. Cup Sixth Round match held at Highbury Stadium, 1928

Grim Smile Cover Design
The (actually, six) towns comprising Bennetts Five Towns are Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Longton and Fenton - all now parts of Stoke-on- Trent

Sam Leitch, Sunday Pictorial Sports Journalist, in Stoke to interview people about Stoke City football legend, Stanley Matthews, 24th January 1962. Pictured: Bartender Billy Russell

Old man with beard, Stoke
An old man with a white bushy beard, looks directly at the camera and poses for a photograph in the street. He wears a black beret and has smiling eyes. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Date: 1987

Old man in pigeon loft, Stoke
An old man wearing a cloth cap checks his racing pigeons in his back yard pigeon loft Date: 1987

Bottle oven Stoke
A man walks past a redundant pottery with its chimney and bottle oven in The Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England Date: 1987

Abney House
View of Abney Park, Stoke Newington, London, England, situated in a 32-acre park dating from just before 1700, named after Lady Mary Abney and associated with Dr Isaac Watts

Children play on the slag heap at Berry Hill May actually be picking coal April 1965

Mural decorations in the Stoke-on-Trent British Restaurant during the Second World War, on the theme of 1851 and All That and carried out by Arthur Berry

Old man in trilby hat, Stoke
A senior man in a felt trilby hat looks directly at the camera. He has a serious, unsmiling face and wears a zipped-up anorak

John Street, Hanley, Stoke
Two young boys with their bicycles smile for the camera by the John Street sign in Hanley, Stoke of Trent. Vintage black and white photograph. The area of Hanley is unrecognisable today

Doorstep gossip Stoke
Two old women talk in the street. One stands on the doorstep of her terraced house in Stoke-on-Trent Date: 1987

Corner shop Stoke
A man wearing an overcoat walks past two children and a newsagents corner shop in a rundown area of Stoke on Trent Date: 1987

Stoke Football Team, 1890s

Charles Baker

Pottery worker with a sagger, Potteries Date: circa 1900s

Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station possibly 1940s

Stoke on Trent Railway Station

Stoke-on-Trent King's Hall probably 1920s

Penkhull, Stoke on Trent

Stoke-on-Trent Campbell Place early 1900s

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"Stoke: A Fusion of Art, Football, and History" Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit as you explore its rich tapestry of culture. From the iconic Britannia Stadium art showcasing the passion for football at Stoke City to the whimsical Heath Robinson Drawing Room that sparks imagination, this city is a haven for creativity. Step back in time and witness a piece of history with the legendary Routemaster Bus, an emblematic symbol of London's transportation heritage. And speaking of legends, relive the golden era of soccer goalies as English greats Peter Shilton and Gordon Banks defy gravity to block goals during a thrilling workout session at Stoke City in November 1974. For those seeking fresh air and tranquility, breathe in deeply as you wander through Clissold Park in Stoke Newington. Dating back to 1885, this picturesque park offers respite from bustling city life while providing glimpses into Victorian-era London. Indulge your artistic side with poster designs from Grimwade Fine Art Pottery or admire Bairnsfatherware's exquisite cheese dish – both showcasing Stoke's proud pottery tradition. And don't miss out on exploring hidden gems like LCC-MFB Stoke Newington fire station or enjoying panoramic views from rooftops that offer unique perspectives on this captivating city. As day turns into night, join locals at an old man-filled pub where stories flow freely alongside pints. Engage with friendly faces who embody the heart and soul – a community rooted in tradition yet open to embracing new experiences. Intriguingly diverse yet undeniably charming, Stoke beckons you to discover its fusion of artistry, football fervor, and historical allure. So come along and let this captivating city leave an indelible mark on your senses.