Originally just a single farm Hanley has grown into the largest & most central town in the greater area of Stoke-on-Trent. Through this stunning selection of archive images compared & contrasted with the same views today local historian John Booths lively exploration of Hanleys past reveals the enormous changes that the town has witnessed but also the many buildings & familiar features of town life that have survived the years. Deeply nostalgic & filled with insightful & entertaining information about the history of the area this book will delight residents & visitors alike. John Booth has written for local history magazines & newsletters & has been collecting images of Hanley for many years. His previous books include the first volume on the town Around Hanley & Around Hanley Revisited.