Florence

Florence is a neighbourhood within the Longton district of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. It is primarily residential, with rows of terraced houses that date from the period when local potteries expanded. A small parade of shops, a primary school and a community centre provide day-to-day services, and bus routes connect the area to other parts of the city. Street names such as Florence Road and Florence Close are part of the local address pattern and reflect the area’s identity within Longton.

The layout includes allotments and pocket greens that are used by neighbours for gardening and outdoor activity. Community groups and local churches organise events and activities throughout the year. For rail and longer-distance travel residents typically use Longton railway station; nearby industrial estates supply local employment. Everyday life in Florence revolves around the streets, shops and community spaces that have served residents across generations.