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Staffordshire is a Modern (post 1974) County in England. It is part of the West Midlands. The terrain is gently undulating except for a district of rugged moor lands in the North. The main river is the Trent, which has various tributaries. Much of the land is devoted to cattle pasturing but the county is primarily industrial.
Stafford was dominated by the "working class" throughout the early 20th century. Production intensive industry required masses of low and semi skilled employees. Many of the inner parts of the town were given to low cost terraced housing and industrial expansion. Combining the two meant that staff were close to their work places and employers could control their cost of living which in turn meant the wages could be kept low. The outer parts of the town were reserved for the middle to upper class workers; areas like Rowley Park reflect style of housing and living that these people enjoyed. Today, these once middle class houses fetch in excess of £350,000.
Through the 60's, 70's and early 80's the inner group of industries declined and the sites they once occupied were converted to housing or commercial premises. This forced local industries into newer field areas of the town. This movement of industry was not detrimental, in fact the opposite. Newer and more up market industries moved into the new "industrial estates" which attracted a whole new type of industry and persons to Stafford. This in turn forced up house prices and the demand for land. New housing projects and more industrial estates cropped up and the town expanded rapidly. Over the past decade the town developed a technology and entertainment industry whilst maintaining its core manufacturing industries. The polytechnic was given University status and a new hospital was built in the east of the town.
For the visitor, particularly the thrill-seeker, Britain's most popular theme park AltonTowers is here, set in 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Enter a world of magic, excitement, thrills and surprises. The rides are as white-knuckle as one can stand and the pleasure there for the taking. For those of a gentler disposition, Staffordshire is also known throughout the world for its fine china. The Potteries of Stoke-on-Trent are steeped in centuries of craftsmanship and tradition. Since the 18th Century, people have come here to marvel at the skills of the ceramics craftsmen and women and to buy products of outstanding quality and distinction. Today, the internationally acclaimed visitor centres at Wedgwood, Royal Doulton and Spode have so much to fire the imagination-- Craft demonstrations, factory tours, unique museum collections and great shopping opportunities. The Courtyards at Spode are home to the oldest pottery still on its original site. You can also see an extensive collection of figures at Royal Doulton and watch demonstrations at Wedgewood. Visit some of The Potteries award winning museums house an unrivalled collection of Staffordshire ceramics, whilst the Gladstone Working Pottery Museum is the only Victorian pottery factory to remain intact with its original workshops, cobbled courtyards and huge bottle kilns.
There are two types of taxis operating in Stafford; the licensed Black Cabs that can be hailed from any street and are particularly noticeable in the larger cities, and second there are the mini-cabs. Mini-cabs are a feature of every town and have to be telephoned for a prior booking. Most firms will happily quote you a rough price and most are willing to travel long distance throughout the country. Taxis and Private Hire Cars (Taxi Hire Staffordshire, Private Hire Staffordshire) can be booked in advance, and offer a door to door style of transport. Private Hire Cars are ordinary saloon, estate cars, or specially converted wheelchair accessible vehicles which are licensed by the Local Authority to carry passengers who book their journey in advance.
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