Stoke-on-Trent has had a market since 1818, but the Victorian market was largely destroyed by fire in 1982. Only the clock tower, entrance arch, fish section and shop frontage were saved. It's not a great market (in my opinion) but the best bit is outside, - where you'll find Traditional Oatcakes.
It's run by Jim, who used to work for Rolls Royce, and has now had the shop for 20 years. He starts work at 3:00am to make the oatcakes. He's got a machine, which he bought second-hand 20 years ago. I find Staffordshire oatcakes fans either love or hate the machines! If you like a thin oatcake, then you'll like the ones made on an oatcake machine, whereas the people who like thick oatcakes (with more oatmeal in) prefer the ones poured by hand.
Traditional Oatcakes
57 Church Street
Stoke-on-Trent
Stafordshire
ST4 1DQ
Tel: 01782 744559
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