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Burslem

Burslem is one of the six towns which make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. It includes the areas Middleport, Longport, Westport, Dalehall, Trubshaw Cross and Brownhills. Burslem is often referred to as the ‘Mother Town’, due to its important role in the rise of the pottery industry. Port Vale Football Club is based in Burslem and former world darts champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor is from the town.

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