Funding awarded to historic Stoke-on-Trent buildings

Two much-loved historic buildings in Stoke-on-Trent are among 37 across England and nine in the Midlands that will be saved for future generations through £15 million repair grants announced earlier today.

Burslem Indoor Market has been awarded £1million to fund urgent repairs to make the building safe and watertight including extensive work to the barrel-vaulted roof, windows, timber and stonework.

Built in 1878, the Grade II listed Market Hall is a historic landmark and a key part of Burslem’s heritage. It has been closed since 2003.

The Grade II listed Bethesda Methodist Chapel has also been awarded funding, receiving just over £500,000 to help fund restoration work to the chapel’s historic interior, repairing ceiling coving, plasterwork, and timber panelling on the walls, and carrying out structural repairs.

It is hoped that both projects will transform these spaces, increasing opportunities for local communities using them and ensuring that future generations have access to their rich heritage.

The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund is led by Historic England and funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.