Hanley Town Hall

Hanley Town Hall is a red brick building on Albion Street featuring nine bays with projecting pavilions and rusticated white stone pilasters. The entrance has an ashlar porch supported by paired columns that frame the main facade.

The building was originally built as the Queen's Hotel in 1869 and was converted to a town hall between 1884 and 1888. The transformation occurred after the hotel company experienced financial hardship.

The town hall houses a memorial plaque to Captain Edward Smith of the RMS Titanic, who was born in Hanley. This connection to one of history's most famous maritime figures links the building to the city's notable people.

The building served as a courthouse and register office for many years before the crown court moved to a new center in 1991. Today you can view the exterior and may access parts of the interior depending on events or hours of operation.

A bronze war memorial stands outside the building, unveiled in 1922 by the widow of a former mayor. The memorial honors local soldiers who died in the First World War.

Location: City of Stoke-on-Trent

GPS coordinates: 53.02358,-2.17556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03