A-Z of Trentham - Places-People-History

The Staffordshire township of Trentham in the Potteries has a fascinating history. Trentham was originally a large village on the Duke of Sutherland’s estate at Trentham Hall until the rapid growth of population drawn by the developing industries in the Potteries towns in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries joined it to Stoke-on-Trent. The village was originally managed by the duke, and today Trentham has still retained a distinct identity.A–Z of Trentham reveals the stories behind this township in the Potteries, its streets, buildings and people. All aspects of Trentham’s history through the centuries are included, including times of war as well as peacetimes, and it brings to life the story of how its residents and visitors have shaped the township of today. This fascinating A–Z tour of Trentham’s history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this distinctive township.