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Hanley Collection

"Hanley: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time with a glimpse of Hanley's rich history

Background imageHanley Collection: Grim Smile Cover Design

Grim Smile Cover Design
The (actually, six) towns comprising Bennetts Five Towns are Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Longton and Fenton - all now parts of Stoke-on- Trent

Background imageHanley Collection: Potter at work at the Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire, c.1830 (engraving)

Potter at work at the Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire, c.1830 (engraving)
538540 Potter at work at the Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire, c.1830 (engraving); (add.info.: Potter at work at the Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire)

Background imageHanley Collection: Town Road, Hanley, early 1900s

Town Road, Hanley, early 1900s

Background imageHanley Collection: Hanley Town Road early 1900s

Hanley Town Road early 1900s

Background imageHanley Collection: Miles Bank, Hanley, early 1900s

Miles Bank, Hanley, early 1900s

Background imageHanley Collection: Hanley Miles Bank probably 1920s

Hanley Miles Bank probably 1920s

Background imageHanley Collection: Royal Irish Constabulary Football Team

Royal Irish Constabulary Football Team, outdoor sporting rugby team portrait, in front of pillared entrance to building. Captioned with names, J Toohey, J Jacques, W A Phibbs, J Daly, G Hanley

Background imageHanley Collection: Steve Hanley, Garin Jenkins

Steve Hanley, Garin Jenkins Wales V England 11 April 1999 Date: 11 April 1999

Background imageHanley Collection: Steve Hanley

Steve Hanley England & Sale 11 April 1999 Date: 11 April 1999

Background imageHanley Collection: Mr William Woodall, Hanley, 15 October 1896, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

Mr William Woodall, Hanley, 15 October 1896, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611688 Mr William Woodall, Hanley, 15 October 1896, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr William Woodall, Hanley)

Background imageHanley Collection: Stoneware Gilt Vase depicting Queen Victoria visiting the Great Exhibition

Stoneware Gilt Vase depicting Queen Victoria visiting the Great Exhibition
BAL1421 Stoneware Gilt Vase depicting Queen Victoria visiting the Great Exhibition, made by Charles Neigh and Sons (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageHanley Collection: Public arms: Hanley; Middlesborough; Widnes; Bacup (engraving)

Public arms: Hanley; Middlesborough; Widnes; Bacup (engraving)
6008947 Public arms: Hanley; Middlesborough; Widnes; Bacup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanley; Middlesborough; Widnes; Bacup)

Background imageHanley Collection: Trade card, William Stubbs (engraving)

Trade card, William Stubbs (engraving)
732126 Trade card, William Stubbs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, William Stubbs, china manufacturer, Waterloo Works)

Background imageHanley Collection: Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho)

Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho)
3626546 Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the principal cities)

Background imageHanley Collection: Members of the New Parliament (engraving)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Background imageHanley Collection: Market-Place, Hanley, Staffordshire (engraving)

Market-Place, Hanley, Staffordshire (engraving)
1587061 Market-Place, Hanley, Staffordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market-Place, Hanley, Staffordshire)

Background imageHanley Collection: Iron (engraving)

Iron (engraving)
5221743 Iron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageHanley Collection: Cowboys and Indians from Billy Smarts Circus ride into town

Cowboys and Indians from Billy Smarts Circus ride into town and stage a running fight outside the local store, Lewis s. Davy Crocket Smart fights off the attack from an upstairs window

Background imageHanley Collection: Staffordshire ST1 2 Map

Staffordshire ST1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST1 2

Background imageHanley Collection: Hanley, Stoke on Trent

Hanley, Stoke on Trent
A windswept hillside overlooking the Potteries town of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England Date: 1986

Background imageHanley Collection: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Windswept hilside overlooking Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The area is now heavily developed Date: 1986

Background imageHanley Collection: Foot bridge, Hanley, Stoke

Foot bridge, Hanley, Stoke
A boy sits beside his bicycle on a metal foot bridge in Hanley, Stoke of Trent. Below are roofs and smoking chimneys of South Street, an area of Hanley which is unrecognisable today

Background imageHanley Collection: View at Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith, London, 1831

View at Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith, London, 1831

Background imageHanley Collection: Wedgwood factory, Etruria, Hanley, Staffordshire, England

Wedgwood factory, Etruria, Hanley, Staffordshire, England. Josiah Wedgwoods (1730-1795) Ivy and Etruria works were the first in Britain to maufacture ceramics on an industrial scale

Background imageHanley Collection: Wedgwood Etruria potteries, Hanley, Staffordshire

Wedgwood Etruria potteries, Hanley, Staffordshire. The factory viewed from the Etruria Canal which was constructed in order to transport finished wares from the potteries

Background imageHanley Collection: Potter at work at the Wedgwoods Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire, c1830

Potter at work at the Wedgwoods Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire, c1830. An assistant turns a wheel to operate the belt driving the potters wheel

Background imageHanley Collection: Upper Market Square, Hanley, Staffordshire

Upper Market Square, Hanley, Staffordshire
Upper Market Square, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England. Showing JD Furnival - Chemist Date: 1904

Background imageHanley Collection: Talke-On-The-Hill Mine

Talke-On-The-Hill Mine
Talke-on-the-Hill colliery, near Hanley, Staffordshire, the scene of an explosion causing nearly twenty deaths on 18th February 1873

Background imageHanley Collection: Advertisement, Twycliffe Patent Pedestal Syphon Toilet

Advertisement, Twycliffe Patent Pedestal Syphon Toilet
Advertisement, Twyfords Ltd, Cliffe Vale Potteries, Hanley -- Twycliffe Patent Pedestal Syphon WC Basin Toilet. 1896

Background imageHanley Collection: Shop-front - Premises of Field - Draper and J Hitchings

Shop-front - Premises of Field - Draper and J Hitchings
Shop-front/Premises of Field - Draper and J Hitchings - Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer, Hanley, near Leominster/Worcester, Worcestershire, England. Showing Field Drapers & Milliners Date: 1912

Background imageHanley Collection: Padmore china (Hanley) Cenotaph

Padmore china (Hanley) Cenotaph
A Padmore china (Hanley) Cenotaph inscribed MCMX1V - MCMX1X with the Coat of Arms of the City of London.. Commemorative Ware

Background imageHanley Collection: Landscape Rock Wall 1800-1849 Brush gray wash

Landscape Rock Wall 1800-1849 Brush gray wash
Artokoloro

Background imageHanley Collection: Study Ferry 1829 Watercolor graphite sheet 3 3 / 4 x 5

Study Ferry 1829 Watercolor graphite sheet 3 3 / 4 x 5
Artokoloro

Background imageHanley Collection: Riverside Scene Old Mill 1805-10 Watercolor

Riverside Scene Old Mill 1805-10 Watercolor
Artokoloro

Background imageHanley Collection: Hanley Corsair Co Actors Actresses series N45

Hanley Corsair Co Actors Actresses series N45
Artokoloro

Background imageHanley Collection: Waltham Abbey Essex ca 1840 Graphite watercolor

Waltham Abbey Essex ca 1840 Graphite watercolor
Artokoloro

Background imageHanley Collection: The Staffordshire Colliery Explosion: the Talke Colliery, Near Hanley, where The

The Staffordshire Colliery Explosion: the Talke Colliery, Near Hanley, where The
The Staffordshire Colliery Explosion: the Talke Colliery, Near Hanley, where the Explosion Happened, 1873

Background imageHanley Collection: dolly Varden, from the Painting by Edgar Hanley, Exhibited at the Royal

dolly Varden, from the Painting by Edgar Hanley, Exhibited at the Royal
" dolly Varden", from the Painting by Edgar Hanley, Exhibited at the Royal Academy, Uk, 1883

Background imageHanley Collection: Church of St Mary Hanley Castle, Worcestershire

Church of St Mary Hanley Castle, Worcestershire
Church of St Mary, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire, England. In 1915 the owning Lechmere Family allowed Rhydd Court at Hanley Castle to be used as a Red Cross Hospital

Background imageHanley Collection: British Nudibranch Molluscs, Plate aA

British Nudibranch Molluscs, Plate aA
History of British Mollusca, Forbes and Hanley, Vol I 1853. Illustration of Triopa claviger, Egirus punctilucens, Tritonia hombergi, Doto coronata, Scyllaea pelagica

Background imageHanley Collection: The Felling of Dimmocks Chimney, Hanley

The Felling of Dimmocks Chimney, Hanley
The Felling of Dimmocks Pottery Works Chimney, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire on June 15th, 1905. The demolition of the great chimney was almost an event for a local holiday

Background imageHanley Collection: Hanley Market Place

Hanley Market Place
The market place at Hanley, Staffordshire

Background imageHanley Collection: Blast Furnace 1

Blast Furnace 1
Blast furnaces at Hanley, Staffordshire



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"Hanley: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time with a glimpse of Hanley's rich history. From the enchanting Grim Smile Cover Design to the bustling streets of Town Road, Hanley in the early 1900s was a sight to behold. The iconic Miles Bank stood proudly, its grandeur capturing the essence of this bygone era. Transport yourself further into history and discover the Royal Irish Constabulary Football Team, showcasing their passion for both law enforcement and sportsmanship. Meanwhile, Padmore china (Hanley) Cenotaph stands as a solemn reminder of sacrifice and honor. Intriguing personalities also emerge from this historical tapestry. Steve Hanley, renowned for his contributions to various fields, leaves an indelible mark on Hanley's legacy. Garin Jenkins joins him in shaping local narratives through their remarkable achievements. Delve deeper into society as we encounter Mr William Woodall immortalized in a vibrant Vanity Fair cartoon from October 15th, 1896. This colorful lithograph captures his character and influence within Hanley's social circles. Artistic treasures abound too; admire the Stoneware Gilt Vase depicting Queen Victoria visiting the Great Exhibition—an exquisite piece that reflects both craftsmanship and regal connections. As we explore these fragments of Hanley's past, let us appreciate how they shape our present-day understanding of this vibrant town—a place where stories intertwine with architecture, artistry flourishes alongside industry, and community spirit endures throughout generations.