Memory Lane
1
After which English queen is Queen Street, Burslem, said to be named?
2
At which former hospital in North Staffordshire did the treatments include prolonged hot baths of up to five hours?
3
What was the meaning of the old saying ‘Leos for meddlers and crutches for lame ducks’ when used by parents?
4
The Hanley pottery base of Bishop and Stonier was demolished to make way for which new shopping complex?
5
In which year did Wolstanton British Legion Club move from Pilsbury Street to Pitgreen Lane?
6
Which former swimming pool had a large thermometer outside the entrance?
7
Can you name the rightback who made his Stoke City debut against Manchester City on Boxing Day 1988 and became an immovable part of the team’s back four until 1995?
8
Which batsman from North Staffordshire made his debut for England at the age of 34 and played in eight Tests?
9
Which teams did Crewe Alexandra beat to win the Welsh cup in 1936 and 1937?
10
What was the fee when Albert Cheesebrough joined Port Vale in 1963?
ANSWERS
1
Queen Street in Burslem is said to be named after Queen Charlotte, wife of George III.
2
Prolonged hot baths of up to five hours were given to patients at St Edward’s Hospital, Cheddleton, when it was known as the County Lunatic Asylum.
3
The old Staffordshire saying “Leos for meddlers and crutches for lame ducks” was used by parents as a warning to inquisitive children to mind their own business.
4
The Hanley pottery of Bishop and Stonier was demolished to make way for Lewis’s shopping arcade.
5
Wolstanton British Legion Club moved from Pilsbury Street to Pitgreen Lane in 1955.
6
A large thermometer was placed outside the entrance to the old Longton Baths.
7
Former Stoke City rightback John Butler made his Stoke debut as a 26-year-old against Manchester City on Boxing Day 1988.
8
The North Staffordshire batsman was David Steele.
9
Crewe beat Chester City to win the Welsh cup in 1936 and then beat Rhyl Athletic the following year.
10
Albert Cheesebrough joined for a fee of £15,000.