[2] The highway from Burslem to Newcastle passed over a footbridge of planks along the side of a brook, so the area had the name Longbridge.

[2] The canal was engineered by Hugh Henshall, taking over from his brother-in-law James Brindley after his death in 1772.

[9] In November 2019, the Price and Kensington Teapot Works in Longport was demolished partially by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, after surveys revealed parts of the structure were at risk of collapse.

Councillor Daniel Jellyman said "... it is with deep regret that this privately-owned building has fallen into such poor condition... [A] part of the building is in an unsafe and dangerous condition, leaving the city council with no option but to take steps to ensure that the public are not exposed to harm.

West Midlands Trains provide hourly stopping services each way between Crewe and Birmingham New Street.