Waterloo Street (2009)

Waterloo Street, Hanley in February 2009

Houses awaiting demolition in Waterloo Street, Hanley, in February 2009. A small number of residents in the area fought a long-running battle to save their homes. The neighbourhood is being regenerated by RENEW North Staffordshire.

Picture courtesy Staffordshire Sentinel News & Media 

“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
“It looks absolutely brilliant, as good as a new house! It makes me feel proud to live here. ”
Jamie Walker, Middleport

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