The Red Haired Stokie (Page 3)

29 Apr 2024 · 8 min read

Celebrating Clarice Cliff: A Stoke-on-Trent Legend Honoured with a Blue Plaque in Shelton

A blue plaque commemorating Clarice Cliff has been unveiled in Snow Hill, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. It is a profound acknowledgement of her vast influence in art and design, particularly within the

27 Apr 2024 · 5 min read

The Ivy House Trough, Hanley: A Monument to Man, Beast, and Community

Halfway up Bucknall New Road, as you are heading towards Hanley, an unassuming drinking trough stands as a testament to the area's past. Unveiled in September 1879, this

23 Apr 2024 · 7 min read

Preserving Fenton's Heritage: Albert Square Conservation Area Expanded

The Expansion of Albert Square's Conservation Area in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent In the heart of Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Albert Square stands as a historically rich site that has recently seen

19 Apr 2024 · 17 min read

The Forgotten Estate: Blythe House, Blythe Bridge

Blythe House, once a prominent estate and mansion in Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, has largely faded from local memory, with its historical significance overshadowed by modern developments like the high school

16 Apr 2024 · 9 min read

From Royalty to Tolkien: The Story of Essex Bridge in Staffordshire

Essex Bridge, located near Great Haywood, Staffordshire, is a historic structure deeply ingrained in England's architectural and cultural heritage. This Grade I listed packhorse bridge crosses the River

7 Apr 2024 · 19 min read

Hulton Abbey: Uncovering the Secrets of Stoke-on-Trent's Forgotten Abbey

Hulton Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery, is a relic of medieval England and the country's rich monastic history. Established between 1219 and 1223 by Henry de Audley, it

25 Mar 2024 · 21 min read

Revealing the History of the Hall Behind Park Hall's Name

Stoke-on-Trent, a city famed for its pottery industry, has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous historic estates that once punctuated its landscape with grandeur and elegance. Among these, the

18 Mar 2024 · 5 min read

Park Hall, Weston Coyney: The Unseen Front of WWII Deception

During World War II, the hills of Park Hall, Weston Coyney played an unexpected role in the war effort, a fact unbeknownst to many of its residents. A small area

13 Mar 2024 · 9 min read

The Villas, The Vampire, and The Lamp Post, Stoke

Tucked away up an unsuspecting side street in Stoke, The Villas stand as a testament to Victorian ingenuity and aesthetics. Built between 1851 and 1855, this collection of 24 houses

6 Mar 2024 · 5 min read

The Duke of Bridgewater Inn: A Glimpse into Longport's Past

Longport, near Burslem, is home to a master Potter's House that once belonged to the Wedgwood Family. While many might assume I am referring to Wedgewood's

23 Feb 2024 · 12 min read

Beyond the Beer: The George and Dragon, Meaford

Located in Meaford, Staffordshire, the George and Dragon Pub stands as a significant part of the village's history, tracing back to the 19th century. This establishment has experienced

16 Feb 2024 · 16 min read

The History of Beech Caves, Staffordshire: A Story of War, Work, and Wild Nights

In the Triassic period, a vast expanse of time stretching from around 252 to 201 million years ago, the landscape that would eventually become the area around the Beech Caves

14 Feb 2024 · 3 min read

Immediate Action Needed: Support Our Heritage Protection Law

I'm reaching out to everyone who holds our UK heritage as close to their hearts as I do. Our historic and heritage buildings are under an unprecedented threat,

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