Entrance to Longton Public Market

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Date:1962 - 1964 (c.)

Description:The entrance to Longton Public Market on the Strand. This was one of six entrances to the market, but by far the most ornate. Built with a French renaissance style roof this market opened in 1863 and was refurbished in 1991. Above the main door is a mosaic 'This Market Hall Was Erected AD 1862'. The sandstone for the building came from Lightwood Quarry. There had been a second market in Longton, on Commerce Street, demolished in the 1970s.

The Union Jack flying on the taller building behind the market is on Longton Town Hall, on Times Square.

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Creators: Mr Bert Bentley - Creator

Image courtesy of: Stoke on Trent City Archives.

Donor ref:SD1480/239-24 (204/38928)

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