Jenna Goodwin Photographer, artist, writer, historian, explorer, animal lover, and nonconformist Stoke-on-Trent https://linkpop.com/jennatheraven 88 posts
4 Jun 2024 · 4 min read The Leopard, Burslem to Become Assisted Living Facility: Planning Application Submitted The Leopard, a beloved Burslem pub with an important history, could be given a new lease on life if plans submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council are approved. The application proposes Read more
31 May 2024 · 13 min read Exploring Leek's Oldest House: 2 Clerk Bank Nestled in the heart of Leek, Staffordshire, Nos. 2-4 Clerk Bank is more than just a row of charming cottages; it is a window into the rich history of this Read more
13 May 2024 · 12 min read The Riley Arms, High Lane: From Historic Pub to Community Co-op Sitting at the top of High Lane, The Riley Arms has been a cornerstone of community life for nearly two centuries. From its early days as a lively pub to Read more
7 May 2024 · 4 min read Cobalt Chronicles at Spode Works: Weaving History with Modern Art Stoke-on-Trent, known for its rich industrial heritage and vibrant artistic scene, is now home to an exciting new art installation at the iconic Spode factory. The installation, entitled "Cobalt Read more
29 Apr 2024 · 8 min read Celebrating Clarice Cliff: A Stoke-on-Trent Legend Honoured with a Blue Plaque in Shelton A blue plaque commemorating Clarice Cliff has been unveiled in Snow Hill, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. It is a profound acknowledgement of her vast influence in art and design, particularly within the Read more
27 Apr 2024 · 5 min read The Ivy House Trough, Hanley: A Monument to Man, Beast, and Community Halfway up Bucknall New Road, as you are heading towards Hanley, an unassuming drinking trough stands as a testament to the area's past. Unveiled in September 1879, this Read more
23 Apr 2024 · 7 min read Preserving Fenton's Heritage: Albert Square Conservation Area Expanded The Expansion of Albert Square's Conservation Area in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent In the heart of Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Albert Square stands as a historically rich site that has recently seen Read more
19 Apr 2024 · 17 min read The Forgotten Estate: Blythe House, Blythe Bridge Blythe House, once a prominent estate and mansion in Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, has largely faded from local memory, with its historical significance overshadowed by modern developments like the high school Read more
16 Apr 2024 · 9 min read From Royalty to Tolkien: The Story of Essex Bridge in Staffordshire Essex Bridge, located near Great Haywood, Staffordshire, is a historic structure deeply ingrained in England's architectural and cultural heritage. This Grade I listed packhorse bridge crosses the River Read more
7 Apr 2024 · 19 min read Hulton Abbey: Uncovering the Secrets of Stoke-on-Trent's Forgotten Abbey Hulton Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery, is a relic of medieval England and the country's rich monastic history. Established between 1219 and 1223 by Henry de Audley, it Read more
25 Mar 2024 · 21 min read Revealing the History of the Hall Behind Park Hall's Name Stoke-on-Trent, a city famed for its pottery industry, has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous historic estates that once punctuated its landscape with grandeur and elegance. Among these, the Read more
18 Mar 2024 · 5 min read Park Hall, Weston Coyney: The Unseen Front of WWII Deception During World War II, the hills of Park Hall, Weston Coyney played an unexpected role in the war effort, a fact unbeknownst to many of its residents. A small area Read more
13 Mar 2024 · 9 min read The Villas, The Vampire, and The Lamp Post, Stoke Tucked away up an unsuspecting side street in Stoke, The Villas stand as a testament to Victorian ingenuity and aesthetics. Built between 1851 and 1855, this collection of 24 houses Read more
6 Mar 2024 · 5 min read The Duke of Bridgewater Inn: A Glimpse into Longport's Past Longport, near Burslem, is home to a master Potter's House that once belonged to the Wedgwood Family. While many might assume I am referring to Wedgewood's Read more
23 Feb 2024 · 12 min read Beyond the Beer: The George and Dragon, Meaford Located in Meaford, Staffordshire, the George and Dragon Pub stands as a significant part of the village's history, tracing back to the 19th century. This establishment has experienced Read more
16 Feb 2024 · 16 min read The History of Beech Caves, Staffordshire: A Story of War, Work, and Wild Nights In the Triassic period, a vast expanse of time stretching from around 252 to 201 million years ago, the landscape that would eventually become the area around the Beech Caves Read more
14 Feb 2024 · 3 min read Immediate Action Needed: Support Our Heritage Protection Law I'm reaching out to everyone who holds our UK heritage as close to their hearts as I do. Our historic and heritage buildings are under an unprecedented threat, Read more
10 Feb 2024 · 7 min read The Secrets Beneath Audley: The Hidden Mine Shaping Our Understanding of Geology The Kent Hill Gravel Mine and Quarry in Audley, Staffordshire, remained undocumented in early mapping records, including Yate's 1775 map, Teesdale's 1832 map, and the first Read more