Hartshill, Staffordshire facts for kids
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 Hartshill War Memorial and Church |
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| OS grid reference | SJ866456 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Dialling code | 01782 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Hartshill is a suburb located in Stoke-on-Trent, a city in Staffordshire, England. It's a historic area that was once a separate township.
A Glimpse into Hartshill's Past
Imagine Hartshill long ago! It started as a special park where Norman kings and nobles hunted deer. This park was used for hunting for hundreds of years, lasting until the 15th century. Later, it became a large farm estate.
Part of the old hunting park is now a beautiful place called Hartshill Park. It's a nature reserve where you can explore woods and grasslands.
Much of modern Hartshill was built by a man named Herbert Minton. He lived from 1793 to 1858. He wanted to create a nice place for people working in nearby Stoke to live. You can still see many beautiful old buildings in Hartshill that he and his family built. A Catholic convent once stood near the southern part of Hartshill Park.
In 1842, a special church area was created for Hartshill. This is when Holy Trinity Church was built. A famous architect named George Gilbert Scott designed it. Herbert Minton helped pay for the church. The round part at the end of the church, called the chancel, was finished later around 1870.
Hartshill Today: A Hub for Health
A very important place in Hartshill is the Royal Stoke University Hospital. This huge hospital was formed by combining several smaller hospitals. It includes the City General Hospital and the North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary. It also has a big Accident and Emergency department.
Keele University's medical and nursing students learn part of their courses here. The hospital received a big upgrade in 2012, costing £400 million. The air ambulance for the area also operates from this hospital.
Famous Visitors to Hartshill
Did you know that a very famous author used to visit Hartshill? J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," often stayed here. He visited North Staffordshire during his long academic holidays. He would stay with his son at the Presbytery on Hartshill Road. He continued these visits until he passed away in 1973.
