Swynnerton, The Village 1900
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Photo of Swynnerton, The Village 1900

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At this time Trentham Hall was still used by the Dukes of Sutherland, and local people were allowed access to the gardens on public holidays and during Wakes Week.Within a few years, however, the Sutherlands had abandoned Trentham: in 1910 the fourth Duke offered it for sale to the county borough of Stoke-on-Trent.When his offer was declined, the duke had many of the buildings dismantled and the stone sold off. Today Trentham Hall is a leading conference, exhibition, function and leisure centre.

A Selection of Memories from Swynnerton

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Swynnerton

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I read John Grehan's contribution with great interest. I too enjoyed the air raid shelters and LMS Station at Cold Meece, though four or five years later than his own expeditions. I too attended St Joseph's and the two boys in the taxi with John were my older brothers. By the time I went to "St Joe's", the taxi service was not available and I was taken in my mother's car the three miles to the nearest bus ...see more