Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent is a city and unitary authority in Staffordshire. It was historically a major centre for ceramic manufacturing, hence often referred to as "the Potteries". The city comprises six towns, including Stoke-upon-Trent (note different spelling) and Hanley.
LGBT history
There was a Stoke-on-Trent CHE group in the 1970s.
LGBT Staffordshire is a charity supporting LGBT people in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.[1]
In 2003, Stoke Pride had to be cancelled because of the fear of a homophobic backlash, but it subsequently became an annual event.[2]
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