Fenton Collieries

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Date:November 1962

Description:A misty view of the pit head buildings of Glebe Collieries and Brickworks (Fenton Collieries). The colliery operated from 1865 until closure in 1964. This photograph was taken from Victoria Place before the construction of the Victoria Road/King Street/City Road roundabout.

On the pavement in the middle of the photograph is a turnpike milestone, dated 1767 : Newcastle 3 miles, Uttoxeter 15 miles.

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Creators: Mr Bert Bentley - Creator

Image courtesy of: Stoke on Trent City Archives.

Donor ref:SD1480/217-06 (204/38756)

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