the gates of Hanley indoor market

On the left was the Hanley indoor market with the well known names of Sherwins the music shop and Goodwins the bakers on the corner.

The large market also housed Swynerton's Café and Sherwin's music store
it was demolished to make way for the Potteries Shopping Centre in 1980.
 

Hanley Indoor Market - photo taken on a quiet Sunday, from Market Square
The whole of the market area was demolished to make way for the Potteries Shopping Centre

Since 1776 Hanley had had full market rights and the indoor market hall, in a 'classical style with Doric columns', the market hall was opened in 1849 on the site of the former Swan Inn.

view from Town Road - Sherwins was a popular music store

1898 map of the market area

The Sea Lion pub - looking down Town Road

The Sea Lion pub on the corner of Town Road and Empson Street
The square tower of St. John's church (see map)  can be seen behind the buildings
 

photos: Kenneth Cubley

Demolition of the market in the 1980's to make way for the Potteries Shopping Centre:-

The rear of the market - to the right is Swan Passage looking down into Market Square  

photos: Eileen Hallam