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 Winton Square - Stoke-on-Trent, UK Posted by:  dtrebilc
N 53° 00.475 W 002° 10.823
30U E 554994 N 5873465
This sign forms part of a self guided heritage trail, with information boards around Stoke Town Centre.
Waymark Code: WM104AE
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/23/2019
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The trail was created in 2000 and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the creation of the City of Stoke.
Winton square is in front of Stoke-on-Trent railway station and created at the same time as the station.
1925 - 2000 Celebrating our 75th anniversary of a city
Stoke Town Centre
Heritage Trail
Winton Square
Stoke Railway Station and Winton Square were built in
1848. The architecture has a strong Elisabethan and
Jacobean influence, with Flemish gables and brick
ornamentation. Winton Square is one of the best
examples of formal, grouped railway architecture
still remaining in the United Kingdom. The station
was the headquarters of the North Staffordshire
Railway Company, which was formed in 1847,
and by 1850 was operating 111 miles of track.
The North Stafford Hotel was opened
in 1849. The statue of Josiah
Wedgwood by Edward Davis
was added in 1863. For many
years the Staffordshire County
Cricket Ground stood just
beyond the hotel on land
now occupied by
Staffordshire
University.
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 one on the trail of 9 locations, it stands next to the wall of the station to the left of the entrance as you face it.
Type of Historic Marker: Stand alone metal plaque
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Stoke City
Age/Event Date: 01/01/2000
Related Website: [Web Link]
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