Stoke Town Hall And Kings Hall - Stoke on Trent, UK
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N 53° 00.282 W 002° 10.945
30U E 554861 N 5873106
This sign forms part of a self guided heritage trail, with information boards around Stoke Town Centre.
Waymark Code: WM109Z4
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/29/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The trail was created in 2000 and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the creation of the City of Stoke.

1925 - 2000 Celebrating our 75th anniversary of a city

Stoke Town Centre
Heritage Trail


Stoke Town Hall & King's Hall
The construction of Stoke Town Hall (designed by
Henry Ward) commenced in 1834, but remained
uncompleted until the late 1850’s. The central ground
floor contained a market, and the north wing housed
the Police Station and the town’s fire engine. The
first floor housed the Stoke Athenaeum, a court
room and public meetings. It is the largest of the
City’s town halls. The complex was extended
in 1911 when the Kings Hall was added.

Since the federation of the six
towns in 1910 and City status
in 1925, Stoke Town Hall
has served as the main
Town Hall for the City
of Stoke-on-Trent and
houses the Council
Chamber. In 1992,
the Civic Centre
was added.
There is a leaflet to go with the trail which has the following introduction.
"Welcome to the town of Stoke, one of the six towns that make up the City of Stoke-on-Trent. This heritage trail is a self-guided walking tour around Stoke, taking in some of the most significant places of historical interest in the town. The trail can be started at any point, and is easily accessible for most visitors. You can follow the trail using this leaflet and the interpretation ‘paddles’ which are located around the town. Look out for the pedestrian signs which will point you in the direction of the heritage trail". link

The paddles are on top of poles and are made of grey metal. The titles are inscribed in yellow lettering, whilst the information is in white lettering.

This paddle is number nine on the trail of 9 locations, it stands next to the side of the town hall at the point where the King's Hall joins to it. Near by is Stoke Cenotaph, a First World War memorial.
Type of Historic Marker: Stand alone metal plaque

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Stoke City

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