The City of Stoke-On-Trent is well known for the ceramic industry.  It is better known by the locals as “the potteries”.   The history of the production of pottery dates back to the 17^th century.  The area was ideal because of the abundance of clay and coal.  Also salt and lead were needed used for the glazing and there was plenty of this in the area.  In 1769 Josiah Wedgwood built one of Britain’s first large factories which became a famous name in the world of ceramics and is still in operation today but on a smaller scale.  There are many museums around the city that go into details the whole history of the ceramics industry.   

There were lots of disease and illnesses in the ceramic industry and many people died due to the toxic substances that they were exposed too.  Lead was one of the worst and is the most toxic to man.  It was used to create colours on pottery and the painters and glaze-dippers accidentally absorbed the lead into their blood streams though their skin and through licking the tips of their paint brushes.  This eventually with enough exposure would tern to lead poisoning which was known as “potters rot” in the industry.  This could result in paralysis or even death. 

Other illnesses potters were susceptible too were serious respiratory diseases.  Silica was another dangerous mineral that the potters were exposed too.  Silica is a common mineral which is made up of sand and rocks and is the main ingredient to ceramic glazes.  Inhaling silica dust can cause silicosis which is a fatal lung disease and many people suffered as a result.  It is one of the oldest known occupational hazards. 

If all of this talk of the potteries is right up your street then you should visit the town for sure.  Getting around Stoke-on-Trent without prior knowledge has been known in the past to be horrendous.  There has been work where extra lanes have been added on some road which is easing conjestion. Without doubt hiring a car would be beneficial all round.  With the technology of satellite navigations or tom toms as they are better known, you will be able to get around without any bother. Hiring a car means you will be able to plan your days to suit you as well as making travelling to and fro more private.

Finding a car hire company couldn’t be any easier these days with the internet.  You can search online; find the best deals and order.  Your car will then get delivered to your door step ready for you use.

If you will only drive a particular car then Car Contracts UK is the hire company for you.  They can offer you lots of different cars which ensure you getting the type of car you wish to hire. 

Car Contracts UK can offer the best deals as they are arranged through industry leading finance houses such as Lloyds Autolease, Leasplan and Renault Finance.  For you, the customer, this means they can bring you some of the lowest monthly or weekly rates.

So if you want your visit to Stoke-on-Trent to be one to remember don’t just stay in Stoke-on-Trent, visit the many surrounding areas.  To make your holiday as hassle free as possible hire a car and get around in comfort and style. Maybe you are not on holiday and a resident of Stoke-on-Trent but need to hire a car, whatever you reasons try Car Contract and see how much they could save you.

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