Shelton, Staffordshire
Shelton | |
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Location within Staffordshire | |
Population | 10,594 [1] |
OS grid reference | SJ883461 |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
Postcode district | ST4 |
Dialling code | 01782 |
Police | Staffordshire |
Fire | Staffordshire |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
Shelton is an area of the city of
History
The route of the Roman Road called the Rykeneld Street passed very close to Stoke-on-Trent railway station.
Shelton had an artisan pottery industry which was documented as early as 1685, when one Thomas Miles was producing white stoneware.
Shelton had the earliest gas works in
The British Pottery Manufacturer's Federation Club, a large private member's club in Federation House opposite Stoke-on-Trent railway station, was established in 1951, and still operates.
Current profile
Shelton is the home of the main
The 2001 Census defined Shelton as "multicultural".[2]
Religion (2001):
Staffordshire University and two colleges
Staffordshire University's main campus and library are a few yards from Stoke-on-Trent railway station. Stoke-on-Trent College is at the northern boundary of Shelton. The city's Sixth Form College is also nearby.[3]
Within the grounds of the university is the Film Theatre, a purpose-built cinema which during term-time shows art-house films.[4] There is also a large art supplies shop that serves the many art students and which is open to the public. The University Library can be joined by members of the public for a small annual fee. Each year in June the campus becomes a public art and design show, as the graduates show their final work.
References
- ^ "Hanley West and Shelton, 2001 Census". Archived from the original on 6 January 2009.
- ^ "National Statistics Output Area Classification". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 3 September 2008.
- ^ "University Quarter". Staffordshire University. Archived from the original on 19 October 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
- ^ "Stoke Film Theatre". Stoke-on-Trent Film Theatre. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2008.