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6 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

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2 Jun 2025 · 13 min read

More Than Clay and Coal: Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary

Looking back to move forward – our history, our voice, our momentum – and we’re just getting started.

2 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

From Potbanks to Protest – Meet the Women Who Changed Staffordshire

Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History Talk

27 May 2025 · 1 min read

The Goods Yard Stoke-on-Trent: From Bonded Warehouse to Modern Urban Quarter

Join me for a walk through the restored vaulted cellars beneath The Goods Yard in Stoke-on-Trent, where we explore the site’s transformation from a 19th-century bonded warehouse into a

22 May 2025 · 1 min read

Moorcroft Pottery is in danger, and your help is needed to save it

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15 May 2025 · 11 min read

Eagle House, Eccleshall – From Workhouse Origins to Award Winning B&B

A Quiet Survivor of Eccleshall’s Past – The Many Lives of Eagle House

12 May 2025 · 1 min read

FREE History Talk: The Story of Reginald Mitchell with The Red Haired Stokie

The Reginald Mitchell Wetherspoons, Hanley

30 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Moorcroft Closes After Over a Century of Craftsmanship

The fall of another historic Burslem pottery firm prompts questions about we protect the future of Stoke-on-Trent's ceramics industry

24 Apr 2025 · 3 min read

The Leopard, Burslem: A Building Worth Fighting For

How a Local Community is Fighting to Restore a Unique Historic Landmark and Reclaim Its Heart

21 Apr 2025 · 3 min read

Trentham’s Italianate Tower – Hidden in Staffordshire’s Countryside

A peaceful footpath leads to a surprising piece of history from one of Staffordshire’s great houses.

21 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History

A Talk Celebrating the Lives of Remarkable Women from Staffordshire's Past with Jenna Goodwin – The Red Haired Stokie

12 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Plans are in motion for the futire of The Leopard, Burslem – but what do you think it should be?

One of Burslem’s most iconic buildings – and one of my personal favourites – is finally back in the spotlight, and this time you have the chance to help shape its

8 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Longton Carnival Parade & Pig Walk 2025

Step into Stoke-on-Trent’s past with the Longton Pig Walk – a vibrant community event that brings a brilliant piece of local history back to life! This joyful tradition is inspired

8 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

The Hidden History of Alton Towers: From Iron Age Fort to World-Famous Theme Park

🎢 Tickets now on sale! 🎟️ Think you know Alton Towers? Think again... Join me, Jenna Goodwin – The Red Haired Stokie, for a thrilling deep dive into the real story behind one

4 Apr 2025 · 5 min read

The Fenton Mace: A Symbol of Pride, Remembrance, and Rebirth

After 115 years, Fenton finally has its own ceremonial mace – and it’s more than just a long-overdue symbol. The newly unveiled Fenton Mace, affectionately known as The Forget-Me-Not Mace,

31 Mar 2025 · 18 min read

Did You Know the UK’s Ambulance Service Started in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent?

Long before paramedics in green uniforms and flashing blue lights became part of everyday life, a man in Burslem quietly changed the course of emergency care forever. In 1874, Hiram

27 Mar 2025 · 21 min read

The Terrifying Tale of Thomas Meakin, Buried Alive in Staffordshire

A chilling local legend in North Staffordshire tells of Thomas Meakin, a young man who was allegedly buried alive in 1781. The story spans the quiet village of Rushton Spencer

24 Mar 2025 · 3 min read

The Hidden WWII Pillbox Disguised as a Cottage at Rudyard Lake

Ever noticed this little brick building on the road to Rudyard Lake? It might look like an old cottage or utility building – but this curious structure is actually a WWII