stoke-on-trent - The Red Haired Stokie

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 · 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

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,

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

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

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