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Rediscovering the Potteries: Must-See Stops at Stoke-on-Trent's Heritage Festival

Rediscovering the Potteries: Must-See Stops at Stoke-on-Trent's Heritage Festival

Behind the Scenes: Exclusive Tours and Talks at Stoke-on-Trent's Heritage Festival

Hidden History, the Tunnels and Passages Underneath Staffordshire

Hidden History, the Tunnels and Passages Underneath Staffordshire

You cannot walk anywhere in Staffordshire without there being a rumour of a tunnel or some secret passageway beneath your feet. Whether you are in a town or village, or out in the countryside. It may be part of an old mine, we have plenty of them in Staffordshire. Or

Burslem Then & Now

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 once a thriving industrial centre, with many pottery factories and coal mines. From its humble beginnings in the 17th century

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

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 to find any that celebrate the women of our fair city. So in honour of International Women's Day,

Molly Leigh - the True History of an Independent, Wealthy, Land Owning Woman

Molly Leigh - the True History of an Independent, Wealthy, Land Owning Woman

Join me on a captivating journey as we delve into the remarkable life of Molly Leigh, the Burslem Witch. Uncover the true history of this extraordinary woman—a fiercely independent, wealthy landowner who defied societal norms in 18th-century England. We shed light on Molly's life, her alleged witchcraft,

The Leopard, Burslem - A Rich History to a Bitter End

The Leopard, Burslem - A Rich History to a Bitter End

I think many of us expected this; the end of another heritage building that was lost to fire. It seems to be the way in which many of our old buildings end their life in Stoke-on-Trent. So much so actually, that it is a morbid running joke across the city.