The Sutherland Institute

Sign for the Hothouse, part of the Sutherland Institute, Longton

The Sutherland Institute, Lightwood Road, Longton. The building was completed in 1898 on land donated by the Duke of Sutherland who lived at nearby Trentham Hall. The building is now one of Stoke-on-Trent's libraries and also houses the Hothouse Project to help fledgling businesses.

“I want to see the residents of this area having a voice and RENEW to take account of their views. ”
Steven Pritchard, Cobridge
“I will be glad to go. It’s not a nice place to live... There’s no community left here any more. ”
Linda Coates, Middleport