History of the Church in Stoke on Trent

John Wesley visited the area now known as the City of Stoke-on-Trent 15 times between 1760 and 1790, preaching in Hanley Green (now Hanley), Lane End (now Longton) and Tunstall as well as Burslem. At first Progress was slow, but eventually strong churches were founded and built up amongst those Wesley called the "poor Potters." Indeed, towards the end of his life and ministry, genuine revival had come to the area more...

Gypsy Smith, he held open-air meetings in the market square in Hanley on New Year's Day, 1882. Initially progress was slow, but within six months the Gypsy had gained a considerable following in the area. Meetings were held at what was then called "Batty Circus," a large, wooden barn occupying the site of the present Webberley's Book Shop. Nine services took place between Saturday and Sunday evenings, and crowds of up to 8,000 people assembled to hear the Gypsy preach more...

To find out about the amazing Christain heritage of Stoke on Trent follow the link The Christian Heritage of Stoke on Trent. We stand in amazement of the mighty out pouring of God in our city in gernerations past. But today we call upon God to once more turn the hearts of the people of Longton and Stoke on Trent to God. That once can many people will come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ.