The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
A statue of R. J. Mitchell stands
outside the museum. (photo, Carl Sharples)
Key Facts
| Location: | Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire |
| SatNav: | ST1 3DW |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 1 |
What’s Here
To honour local man R J Mitchell, the designer of the Spitfire, the museum has on display a Castle Bromwich-built Spitfire XVI.
Directions
Signposted to Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm, March 1st to October 31st; Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Sunday 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, November 1st to February 28th.
Admission:
Free.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Access for the disabled.
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| Spitfire engine details. (photo, Carl Sharples) | The Spitfire is currently being refurbished. (photo, Carl Sharples) |
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List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
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| RW388 | Supermarine Spitfire LF.XVI | RW388 | Complete | Displayed |
More Information
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3DW. Tel: 01782 232323, Fax: 01782 232500, e-mail: museums@stoke.gov.uk, Official website
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| Side view of the Spitfire. (photo, Carl Sharples) | Spitfire front view. (photo, Carl Sharples) |  |
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| Spitfire career details. (photo, Carl Sharples) |
Tags: Museum, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent
Main, Museums | admin | Posted 
26 March 2010 5:26 pm | Last Updated 1 August 2010 9:22 am |
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