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Stoke-on-Trent

City in Staffordshire, England, known for ceramic production.

Stoke-on-Trent

A city in Staffordshire, England, known as 'The Potteries' due to its historical importance as a centre for ceramic production. It is formed from the merger of six towns: Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent and Tunstall.

Etymology

Stoke-on-Trent's name combines 'Stoke', from the River Trent, and 'on-Trent'.

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

England Staffordshire

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Burslem Fenton Hanley Longton Stoke-upon-Trent Tunstall

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