Stoke-on-Trent Heritage Places – Survey
Introduction
Known as the World Capital of Ceramics – Stoke-on-Trent is home to a number of heritage buildings and places. A city with a rich history, that has been an important centre for pottery manufacturing, coal mining and the steel industries and that still continues to blend industrial expansion, innovation and creativity.
There are distinctive historic buildings and heritage landscapes across Stoke-on-Trent that we want to preserve, restore and refurbish for the community and for visitors to the city to enjoy.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund recently announced the start of a 10-year journey with Stoke-on-Trent, through its new Heritage Places initiative, helping to address issues such as regeneration, sustainability and employment. Stoke-on-Trent will be one of the first nine places set to benefit from a share of £200m – targeted to unlock the potential of its
heritage.
To find out about what aspects of heritage you value most, and how you currently engage with heritage initiatives and sites, we would welcome your views and thoughts.
If you could please spare around 10 minutes to complete this survey, it will help us to know where to focus resources and efforts, as well as to provide vital information to plan for the future.
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What is the meaning of Heritage?
Title and description
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We have provided a definition for “heritage” but what does the word “heritage” mean to you? Please select up to 3 words from the following list, which most closely matches what you think when you think about heritage.
Multiple option
- Communities
- Landscapes
- Social History
- Preservation
- Places
- Architecture
- Language
- Traditions
- Monuments
- People
- Stories
- Buildings or built environment
- Other
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How do you typically engage with Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage? (Select all that apply)
Multiple option
- Visiting the museums
- Attend local events, workshops and talks
- Explore historical sites
- Membership of historical groups or societies
- Visiting Stoke-on-Trent Archives (online or in person)
- Heritage social media groups/pages
- Volunteering
- Other
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When did you last engage with Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage? (Select one only)
Single option
- Within the last 6 months
- Within the last 12 months
- 2-3 years
- 4 years or more
- I haven't previously engaged with Stoke-on-Trent's Heritage
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Heritage in Stoke-on-Trent
Title and description
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How would you rate the accessibility of heritage-related sites and resources in Stoke-on-Trent? (Select one only)
Single option
- Very poor
- Poor
- Neither good nor poor
- Good
- Very good
- Not sure
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To what extent do you agree or disagree that Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage reflects the diversity of its community? (Select one only)
Single option
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
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Which areas of the City's heritage do you feel are currently under-represented or neglected?
Long answer
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Which of the following heritage themes do you feel are most significant for Stoke-on-Trent? (Select all that apply)
Multiple option
- Industrial
- Cultural
- Architectural
- Natural
- Social
- Community
- Other
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What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the preservation of heritage in Stoke-on-Trent? (Select one only)
Single option
- Cost/insufficient funding
- Planning restrictions and listing building status
- Lack of awareness
- Community support and/or engagement
- Access to building/co-operation with landlords/owners
- Knowledge and skills
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To what extent to you agree/disagree that ‘engaging with heritage’…. (Select one from each statement only)
Matrix (Multiple option)
- Makes me feel proud of where I live (Disagree / Somewhat disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Somewhat agree / Agree)
- Makes me want to take care of where I live (Disagree / Somewhat disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Somewhat agree / Agree)
- Makes me feel more connected to my community (Disagree / Somewhat disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Somewhat agree / Agree)
- Brings together people to create greater cohesion (Disagree / Somewhat disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Somewhat agree / Agree)
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About You
Title and description
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Where do you live?
Single option
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Elsewhere in the UK
- Abroad
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What is your age? (Select one only)
Single option
- Under 16
- 16-19
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60-64
- 65-69
- 70-74
- 75 or older
- Prefer not to say
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How would you describe your gender?
Single option
- Woman
- Non-binary
- Man
- Prefer to self-describe
- Not applicable
- Prefer not to say
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Do you identify as a D/deaf or disabled person, or have a long-term health condition?
Single option
- Yes
- No
- Prefer not to say
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Do you identify as neurodivergent?
Single option
- Yes
- No
- Prefer not to say
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What is your ethnic group?
Single option
- Asian / Asian British: Bangladeshi
- Asian / Asian British: Chinese
- Asian / Asian British: Indian
- Asian / Asian British: Pakistani
- Any other Asian background
- Black / African / Caribbean / Black British: African
- Black / African / Caribbean / Black British: Caribbean
- Any other Black / African / Caribbean background
- Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Asian and White
- Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Black African and White
- Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Black Caribbean and White
- Any other Mixed or Multiple ethnic background
- White: English / Welsh / Scottish / Northern Irish / British
- White: Irish
- White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller
- White: Roma
- White: Any other White background
- Other ethnic group: Arab
- Other ethnic group: Latin American
- Any other ethnic group
- Prefer not to say
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How would you describe your ethnic group?
Short answer
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Would you like further information on the Heritage Places initiatives?
Single option
- Yes
- No
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