Burslem Market Hall

Burslem Market Hall is a listed market hall in Burslem featuring gothic design with red brick walls, stone details, and a large iron and glass roof. Inside, the space is divided by broad arches into sections that hold individual merchant stalls, accessed through entrances on Keates Street, Market Passage, and Queen Street.

Built in 1879 under architect E. M. Richards, it replaced an earlier stone building from 1835 that had served the same market purpose. This replacement brought a new scale and structure to Burslem's commercial life.

The building shaped Burslem as a commercial center and remains a place where market traditions continue today. Visitors walking through notice how the scale and arches were designed to bring merchants and shoppers together in one grand space.

The hall can be entered from several directions, making it easy to explore at your own pace. Take time to walk beneath the large arches and notice how the stalls are arranged, since the space has more depth than it first appears.

The roof uses a patented iron design by W. E. Rendle featuring six-pointed arch panels visible on the north wall. This engineering solution allowed the large interior space to be covered without blocking columns.

Location: City of Stoke-on-Trent

GPS coordinates: 53.04487,-2.19826

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43