Town in Staffordshire, England
Burslem
Burslem is one of the six towns that along with Hanley, Tunstall, Fenton, Longton and Stoke-upon-Trent form part of the city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England.
It is often referred to as the "mother town" of Stoke-on-Trent. The population of the town was included under the Burslem Central ward and had a population of 6,490 in the 2021 Census.
How locals move
Getting around Burslem the local way
- Get inThe city is on the National Cycle Route No.5, which runs through the city on off-road paths.
- Get aroundThe city has over 100 miles (160 km) of excellent off-road bicycle paths, old railway and mineral lines, and canal towpaths.
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