Jenna Goodwin - The Red Haired Stokie (Page 3)

10 Feb 2024 · 7 min read

The Secrets Beneath Audley: The Hidden Mine Shaping Our Understanding of Geology

The Kent Hill Gravel Mine and Quarry in Audley, Staffordshire, remained undocumented in early mapping records, including Yate's 1775 map, Teesdale's 1832 map, and the first

8 Feb 2024 · 4 min read

Ladydale Well, Leek: From Ancient Pilgrimages to Modern Preservation

Leek is home to many important historical sites, but one of its oldest and most intriguing is tucked away down an unsuspecting side street. Known as Ladydale Well, Lady Wall

6 Feb 2024 · 14 min read

Broad Eye Windmill, Stafford: The Midlands Tallest Windmill

Broad Eye Windmill, a historic landmark in Stafford, has stood tall and witnessed numerous changes over the centuries. Delve into the rich history of the tallest windmill in the Midlands,

3 Feb 2024 · 1 min read

Staffordshire's Lost Estate: The Ruins of Teddesley Hall

Join me as I step back in time to explore the remnants of Teddesley Hall, near Penkridge, Staffordshire. Discover what remains of this historical site and learn about its past,

29 Jan 2024 · 3 min read

Lights, Camera, Burslem! Step into the little-known 'Hollywood' era of this historic Potteries town

"A Pottery Girl's Romance" is a silent melodrama filmed in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent in 1918. This film is notable for being commissioned by William Rhodes, the Manager

28 Jan 2024 · 14 min read

Middleport’s Forgotten Gems: Exploring the History of Port Vale Mill and Middleport Calcining Works

In the heart of Middleport, situated between Longport and Newport along the Trent & Mersey Canal, stand two significant testaments to the area's rich industrial past: the Middleport

3 Jan 2024 · 6 min read

The Silent Spire: The Rise and Decline of St John the Evangelist Church, Goldenhill

St John the Evangelist Church, known also as the Parish Church of St John the Elder, stands as a landmark in Goldenhill, a suburb of Stoke-on-Trent. Originally rooted in a

1 Jan 2024 · 4 min read

A Young Historian's Dream: Witnessing the Time Team Excavation at Burslem in 1999

As a self-professed local history nerd, some of my fondest childhood memories are intertwined with explorations of local history. One such unforgettable experience was in 1999 when the acclaimed Time

29 Dec 2023 · 21 min read

Cliffe Park Hall, Staffordshire: From Grandeur to Decay

Cliffe Park Hall is an architectural gem nestled above the picturesque Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire. The lake itself inspired the naming of one of England's most celebrated authors,

19 Dec 2023 · 9 min read

Secrets of Stone, Staffordshire: Exploring the Hidden Underground Remains of a Medieval Priory

Hidden underneath a large house in Stone, Staffordshire is what remains of Stone Priory. It is a significant historical monument, embodying the complex interplay of legend and historical fact. The

6 Dec 2023 · 5 min read

Unraveling the Stafford Knot: Tracing the Origins of Staffordshire's Emblem

The Stafford Knot, correctly known as the Stafford Knot and often mistakenly called the Staffordshire Knot, is an emblem steeped in the rich tapestry of English history. This symbol, distinguished

1 Dec 2023 · 4 min read

Murder on Wetley Moor

In the early 19th century, Wetley Moor, a rural area teeming with natural beauty and small-scale mining activity, witnessed a mysterious and tragic event. The story revolves around Thomas Sherwin,

29 Nov 2023 · 3 min read

Help Us Save and Restore Longton Cemetery Chapel

I want to share a story of dedication and community spirit that centres around the Grade 2 listed chapel in Longton Cemetery. This architectural gem, constructed in 1868 with its

28 Nov 2023 · 8 min read

Longton Then & Now

Longton sits at the southern end of Stoke-on-Trent. It's particularly known for its numerous preserved pot banks, showcasing the city's ceramics history. Out of the six

23 Nov 2023 · 1 min read

Primrose Cottage, Stafford

Tucked away in the middle of Stafford is this beautiful little 17th-century thatched cottage that has been given a new lease of life. You can now also join my Patreon

22 Nov 2023 · 1 min read

Finding Pottery Fragments in the Rubble, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent

Everywhere you turn in Stoke-on-Trent there is evidence of our history, even in the most unlikely places, like a pile of rubble at the side of a street. If you

8 Nov 2023 · 1 min read

The Burslem Scheme - 1960

I found this fantastic video in the archives of Burslem being renovated in the 1960s. It's awful that our towns don't get this much care and

7 Nov 2023 · 1 min read

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Hey everyone! I invite you to join me on Patreon, where we can delve into the captivating history of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire together. As a patron, you are pivotal in