Molly Leigh
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
wolstanton
The Gravestone In the heart of Staffordshire at the centre of the UK is St Margaret's Church. In the oldest part of the graveyard lies a slab of stone that from afar seems no different to the rest—until you look closer and realise that the engraving is
abbey hulton
There are always rumours of tunnels. The thought of a hidden subterranean world beneath our feet is always intriguing. Unfortunately, most of these rumours are simply not true. On this occasion, however, they turned out to be real—but they aren't quite tunnels. The History of Abbey Hulton
newcastle-under-lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme was not mentioned in the Domesday Book, because there wasn't much there at that time. The town that we know and love now grew quickly around a castle that was built in the early 12th century. This castle was built to replace an old wooden
history
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
