Anything of interest in Stoke on Trent area?

[turpin42]

Hi all
On the way to Stoke on Trent area at the end of the week for a 10 day stay, by bus from Norway
I've checked on the net but haven't come up with very much...
Don't have own transport so needs to be easy to get to with public transport.
Wondered if there are any militaria shops or places of interest in the area?

Any tips greatly appreciated!

All the best
T42

 

[Harvey]

Hi T42,

Here are a couple of links to two of the interesting locations in the area.

http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/sites/s/swynnerton_royal_ordnance_filling_factory/index.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Fauld_explosion
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7382107@N04/459935896/

I hope you enjoy your stay.

 

[turpin42]

Thank you for the info Harvey
Looks like i might be taking the metal detector after all

All the best
T42

 

[Old_ROF]

I'm not sure how easy it would be to get there by public transport but the RAF museum at Cosford is only about 25 miles (40km) away.

http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/

 

[turpin42]

Thanks Old_ROF
After looking at what they have on display, i'll find a way to get there

Many thanks
T42