Gone To War - Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK
N 52° 59.369 W 002° 08.194
30U E 557958 N 5871449
'Gone To War' a hand painted mural that depicts aspects of life in Stoke-on-Trent during the First World War, located on The Strand in Longton.
Waymark Code: WM18WZD
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/13/2023
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'Gone To War' a hand painted mural by Rob Fenton, depicts aspects of life in Stoke-on-Trent during the First World War, that include a North Staffordshire regiment Watchman, a Gladstone Pottery clocking in card, an Aynsley China cup and saucer and a letter home from the front.
The artwork designed and created by We are Culla, Rob Fenton and Moon Creative, was commissioned by Stoke on Trent City Council. The council wanted them to create a mural to accompany a memorial already in place in the public space behind RD Cresswell Ltd on The Strand in Longton.
"From Anchor Road to Armentieres, This mural explores Stoke-on-Trent life during World War One – The Great War from 1914 – 1918. We wanted to shine a spotlight on as much local iconography as possible from The watchman – The North Staffs regiments trusty ‘Staffy’ Bull Terrier mascot, to the delicate ceramic patterns that hail from the beginnings of the Fine Bone China era and the bold signage and typography seen emblazoned across the towns factories from Tuscan to Sutherland Works. By juxtaposing imagery found during our research stages we hoped to depict the great lengths our creative and passionate citizens have strived towards for success whilst both home on the factory floors and away on the front line. From our outbound wares to the inbound letters back wom – we shall not forget!
Hope & Glory – Thrift & Industry."
SOURCE: Information board
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