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Preserving our Heritage: The Resurrection of Etruria's Iconic Chapel

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.

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

Stoke Then & Now

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) to Derventio (Derby) via Stoke. However, the modern town owes its growth and prosperity to the Industrial Revolution, which brought

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,

Stoke's Hidden Tunnel, Lost Canal and Its Victorian Hero

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 from Newcastle to the Trent & Mersey Canal at Stoke. But did you know that part of it is still