etruria 30 Oct 2023 · 4 min read Preserving our Heritage: The Resurrection of Etruria's Iconic Chapel Take a look at the history of Etruria's Old Chapel and its new use as a beautiful funeral venue. This should be used as an example of what can be done without historic buildings. Read more
heritage 8 Sep 2023 · 7 min read 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 Read more
abandoned 27 Apr 2023 · 11 min read 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 Read more
history 23 Apr 2023 · 8 min read Tunstall Then & Now Tunstall is one of the youngest towns in the Potteries, and although it is not mentioned independently in the Domesday Book, it is believed to have been a part of Read more
photography 6 Apr 2023 · 9 min read Uncovering Stoke-on-Trent's Hidden Legacy: The Birthplace of Photography 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 Read more
hanley 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, Read more
stoke 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) Read more
burslem 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 Read more
women 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 Read more
chatterley whitfield 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 Read more
fenton 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 Read more
hanley 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 Read more
tunnel 29 Jan 2023 · 8 min read Stoke's Hidden Tunnel, Lost Canal and Its Victorian Hero At the height of the industrial revolution, canals, railways and tramlines crisscrossed the landscape of Stoke-on-Trent. The now-defunct Newcastle-under-Lyme Canal was completed in 1800 and ran for over 3 miles Read more
Molly Leigh 29 Jan 2023 · 12 min read 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, Read more
abbey hulton 28 Jan 2023 · 6 min read Are There Hidden Tunnels Beneath 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 Read more
mining 28 Jan 2023 · 6 min read Stoke-on-Trent Is Sinking - Into the Thousands of Disused Mines Beneath It A History of Coal Mining in Stoke-on-Trent Coal and Ironstone have been mined in Stoke-on-Trent from as early as 1282 and continuing right up to 1998. The city sits upon Read more
history 26 Jan 2023 · 11 min read 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 Read more