The Red Haired Stokie

Molly Leigh

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,

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wolstanton

28 Jan 2023 · 4 min read

A 250 Year Old Staffordshire Murder Mystery

The Gravestone In the heart of Staffordshire at the centre of the UK is St Margaret's Church. In the oldest part of the graveyard lies a slab of

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abbey hulton

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

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mining

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

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newcastle-under-lyme

28 Jan 2023 · 5 min read

A New Castle, Built in the 12th Century, Is What Gives Newcastle-Under-Lyme Its Name

Newcastle-under-Lyme was not mentioned in the Domesday Book, because there wasn't much there at that time. The town that we know and love now grew quickly around a

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history

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

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