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Jenna Goodwin
Photographer, artist, writer, historian, explorer, animal lover, and nonconformist
Eagle House, Eccleshall – From Workhouse Origins to Award Winning B&B
A Quiet Survivor of Eccleshall’s Past – The Many Lives of Eagle House
FREE History Talk: The Story of Reginald Mitchell with The Red Haired Stokie
The Reginald Mitchell Wetherspoons, Hanley
Moorcroft Closes After Over a Century of Craftsmanship
The fall of another historic Burslem pottery firm prompts questions about we protect the future of Stoke-on-Trent's ceramics industry
The Leopard, Burslem: A Building Worth Fighting For
How a Local Community is Fighting to Restore a Unique Historic Landmark and Reclaim Its Heart
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.
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
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 future. Yes, The Leopard is stirring once more. Following the devastating fire in January 2022 that left the Grade II-
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 by John Aynsley (1823–1907), a celebrated pottery manufacturer and four-time Mayor of Longton, who helped create
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 of Staffordshire’s most iconic landmarks. From an Iron Age fort to a world-famous theme park, the story of
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, represents civic pride, artistic excellence, and a community’s powerful message: Fenton is not forgotten. I had
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 Syson – a Crimean War veteran and town hall caretaker – became England’s very first ambulance man. Operating from Burslem Town
