Few large houses appeared in this area. Bank House (or Hall) is an exception, and there has been a house here since at least the early 18th century when a William Stevenson lived there. In 1828 Richard Riley built a "showy mansion on the summit of the ridge", with castellated parapets and corner turrets. This remained a private house until shortly before 1922 when it was taken over by the Burslem Suburban Club and Institute.

Burslem Suburban Club and Institute Ltd.

Burslem Suburban Club and Institute Ltd.
The old Bank House was replaced by this more modern club house 

The large area and woodland nature of the land surrounding 'Bank House' can still be seen.