The Red Haired Stokie (Page 8)

6 Apr 2023 · 9 min read

Uncovering Stoke-on-Trent's Hidden Legacy: The Birthplace of Photography - Thomas Wedgwood

As a professional photographer in Stoke-on-Trent, I have always been interested in the history of photography. But what few people know, is that the invention of photography has its roots in Stoke-on-Trent, where a pioneering figure played a crucial role in its development: Thomas Wedgwood.

4 Apr 2023 · 1 min read

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent - Why is the investment into this town being wasted on the wrong things?

The town of Hanley, in Stoke-on-Trent, is one that holds much potential and history, yet the investment into this town is being spent in all the wrong places. Derelict buildings,

3 Apr 2023 · 13 min read

Stoke Then & Now

Stoke-upon-Trent, often referred to as simply Stoke has a long and rich history. Reaching as far back at least to the Romans and their road that ran from Deva (Chester)

26 Mar 2023 · 12 min read

Burslem Then & Now

Burslem, Stoke on Trent, is known as the 'Mother Town' of the Potteries. This small town has a rich history and heritage that dates back centuries. It was

23 Mar 2023 · 4 min read

Chatsworth House - Explore the Rich History & Breathtaking Landscapes of the Most Iconic Stately Home in England

Chatsworth House is one of the most iconic stately homes in England. Located in the Peak District, it has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549.

8 Mar 2023 · 8 min read

Influential Stoke-On-Trent Women - International Women’s Day

Stoke-on-Trent is the home and birthplace of many famous people from all walks of life. And while there are many articles and posts about them, I can't seem

2 Mar 2023 · 5 min read

The Tutbury Hoard - Thousands of Silver Coins Found in the River Dove

On a sunny day on the 1st of June 1831, a group of unsuspecting workmen from the cotton mill in Tutbury were digging in the river Dove to clear the

22 Feb 2023 · 5 min read

The Chained Oak - The Facts Behind the Folklore

The Chained Oak of Alton is a 700-year-old English oak tree which has been the subject of legend, superstition and folklore for centuries. The tree has become a popular tourist

14 Feb 2023 · 5 min read

Could a Cannonball, Found in a Field in Werrington, Staffordshire, Be Proof That Oliver Cromwell Fought a Battle There in the English Civil War?

Metal detecting is a hobby of mine, and although I am yet to find gold, I have found some very interesting bits of local history. We know that Oliver Cromwell

12 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

Chatterley Whitfield

This weekend we had the fantastic opportunity to have access to the amazing time capsule that is Chatterley Whitfield. It is probably one of the most recognisable sights on the

8 Feb 2023 · 6 min read

Fenton Then & Now

Fenton is most certainly one of the most beautiful towns in Stoke-on-Trent. As a town that was usually forgotten, it flourished with a beautiful community and a stunning heritage. Both

5 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

An old building is hidden behind Dilhorne Hall

Dilhorne Hall was a beautiful hall built in the 1830s by the Buller family. There have been halls on the site since the 13th century. Unfortunately, the hall was demolished

1 Feb 2023 · 6 min read

Hanley Then vs Now

This post is the first of a series that I am working on, of up-to-date then and now photographs. Stoke-on-Trent is ever-changing, but more so in recent years. So many

29 Jan 2023 · 1 min read

Old vs New photos of Hanley

I went out last week to get some up to date photos of Hanley. It has got such a bad reputation recently that I wanted to see the contrast between

29 Jan 2023 · 1 min read

A Tunnel under Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Looks like I have a new tunnel to research! I have found out that apparently there is a tunnel hidden underneath Newcastle-under-Lyme. There are reports that a digger fell into

29 Jan 2023 · 4 min read

Buried Alive? Another Staffordshire Mystery

💡All Saints Church, Leigh was rebuilt in 1846 by Thomas Johnson of Lichfield after a fire. An Unusual Funeral Charles Blood was a local man, born in 1844 he lived

29 Jan 2023 · 8 min read

Lockdown - How One British Village, Eyam, Over 350 Years Ago, Perfected the Art of Quarantining and Social Distancing.

Hidden in the depths of Derbyshire lies a beautiful little village with a poignant history. Over 350 years ago, the rural village of Eyam, pronounced 'Eem', quarantined themselves

29 Jan 2023 · 5 min read

Mow Cop Tunnel & Tramway

Did you know that there was a hidden tunnel below Mow Cop? Mow Cop is very well known throughout Staffordshire and Cheshire for its folly or little castle. Sitting proud