Burslem is located in the north west of the city.
The name comes from the German verb 'boslen', which means 'to sweat'.
Burslem was one of the original "seven towns" that joined together to form Stoke-on-Trent in 1910 (along with Fegg Hayes, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent and Tunstall).
Burslem was originally called Boslem, and still is by some locals.
Burslem is the largest town in Stoke, but not the best.
Burslem is the home town of 15 time darts world champion "Fingers" Phil Taylor.
Burslem is a paragon of multiculturalism, with a considerable Asian population living side-by-side with BNP supporters.
Burslem's School of Art is renowned throughout Britain.
Vauxhall Conference association football team Port Vale are based in Burslem. Founded in 1876 as "Boslem Scamps FC", the team changed its name in 1974 during Stoke's bid for independence from the UK. They are still nicknamed "The Scamps" to this day.
Burslem is home to Lake Burslem, world famous for its resident monster called "Bursie".
Pop star Robbie Williams grew up in the area.
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