The Red Haired Stokie

24 Apr 2025 · 3 min read

The Leopard, Burslem: A Building Worth Fighting For

How a Local Community is Fighting to Restore a Unique Historic Landmark and Reclaim Its Heart

21 Apr 2025 · 3 min read

Trentham’s Italianate Tower – Hidden in Staffordshire’s Countryside

A peaceful footpath leads to a surprising piece of history from one of Staffordshire’s great houses.

21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History

A Talk Celebrating the Lives of Remarkable Women from Staffordshire's Past with Jenna Goodwin – The Red Haired Stokie

12 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Plans are in motion for the futire of The Leopard, Burslem – but what do you think it should be?

One of Burslem’s most iconic buildings – and one of my personal favourites – is finally back in the spotlight, and this time you have the chance to help shape its

8 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Longton Carnival Parade & Pig Walk 2025

Step into Stoke-on-Trent’s past with the Longton Pig Walk – a vibrant community event that brings a brilliant piece of local history back to life! This joyful tradition is inspired

8 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

The Hidden History of Alton Towers: From Iron Age Fort to World-Famous Theme Park

🎢 Tickets now on sale! 🎟️ Think you know Alton Towers? Think again... Join me, Jenna Goodwin – The Red Haired Stokie, for a thrilling deep dive into the real story behind one

4 Apr 2025 · 5 min read

The Fenton Mace: A Symbol of Pride, Remembrance, and Rebirth

After 115 years, Fenton finally has its own ceremonial mace – and it’s more than just a long-overdue symbol. The newly unveiled Fenton Mace, affectionately known as The Forget-Me-Not Mace,

31 Mar 2025 · 18 min read

Did You Know the UK’s Ambulance Service Started in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent?

Long before paramedics in green uniforms and flashing blue lights became part of everyday life, a man in Burslem quietly changed the course of emergency care forever. In 1874, Hiram

27 Mar 2025 · 21 min read

The Terrifying Tale of Thomas Meakin, Buried Alive in Staffordshire

A chilling local legend in North Staffordshire tells of Thomas Meakin, a young man who was allegedly buried alive in 1781. The story spans the quiet village of Rushton Spencer

24 Mar 2025 · 3 min read

The Hidden WWII Pillbox Disguised as a Cottage at Rudyard Lake

Ever noticed this little brick building on the road to Rudyard Lake? It might look like an old cottage or utility building – but this curious structure is actually a WWII

22 Mar 2025 · 1 min read

Stoke Lantern Parade 2025

Stoke-upon-Trent was glowing last night for the annual Lantern Parade! The streets came alive as crowds gathered outside Stoke Library to take part in a magical evening of light, colour,

20 Mar 2025 · 4 min read

Why Bramshall Road Park in Uttoxeter is a Window into Staffordshire’s Past

We were up bright and early this morning and took the dogs for a walk at Bramshall Road Park in Uttoxeter, a place I’d never explored. Imagine my surprise

19 Mar 2025 · 5 min read

A Morning Well Spent in the Churnet Valley

This morning, I woke up, saw the sunshine, and thought, this weather is too good to waste! So I grabbed my bike, my drone, and my phone and headed off

16 Mar 2025 · 1 min read

USATC 6046: A Hardworking Steam Survivor in the Staffordshire Countryside

🚂 USATC 6046: A Hardworking Steam Survivor in the Staffordshire Countryside 🚂 Today, I filmed USATC 6046 powering through the Churnet Valley Railway, cutting through the stunning Staffordshire landscape and the post-industrial

14 Mar 2025 · 33 min read

How Stoke-on-Trent’s Six Towns Shaped the City’s Coat of Arms

Stoke-on-Trent is famously composed of six historic towns, Burslem, Fenton, Tunstall, Stoke-upon-Trent (often called Stoke Town), Longton and Hanley, each of which developed its own coat of arms or heraldic

11 Mar 2025 · 1 min read

Stoke-on-Trent's Forgotten Pauper's Graveyard - Chell Workhouse

Did you know a nearly forgotten pauper's graveyard is hidden in the middle of a housing estate in Chell, Stoke-on-Trent? Opposite the old Chell Workhouse, later Westcliffe Hospital,

5 Mar 2025 · 1 min read

The Great Pottery Throwdown Bird Baths & Gladstone Pottery Museum

Join me as I take a look at the stunning bird baths from The Great Pottery Throwdown before exploring the Gladstone Pottery Museum and Stoke-on-Trent’s incredible ceramic heritage. From

27 Feb 2025 · 1 min read

New Guided History Walks for Spring & Summer – Now Available to Book!

🌿 Spring & Summer Walks are Now Live! 🌿 Exciting news! I’ve added brand-new guided history walks to my website, perfect for spring and summer. This year, I’m expanding beyond