A Burslem theatre is on a mission to track down memories of the town's beloved market hall – shut down nearly a quarter of a century ago. The project aims to tell the stories of what made the hall tick before it closed its doors 23 years back. Anyone with tales to tell from the market hall's heyday should get in touch with the theatre to have their stories heard.
The appeal comes as a chance to preserve a piece of local Stoke history before those memories fade away for good. The market hall was once a bustling hub for the Burslem community, and its closure has left a gap in the town's social landscape. Now the theatre is determined to ensure those cherished memories aren't lost to time.
Residents across Stoke who remember the market hall's glory days are being urged to come forward. Whether it's tales of favourite traders, special occasions, or everyday moments spent at the hall, the theatre wants to hear them all. These firsthand accounts will form the backbone of the project.
This initiative matters to Stoke locals because it safeguards an important part of Burslem's identity. Once these memories are collected and preserved, they'll become a permanent record of the town's heritage. For anyone who spent time at the market hall, now's the time to get in touch and ensure your story survives for future generations.