history 23 Apr 2023 · 8 min read Tunstall Then & Now Tunstall is one of the youngest towns in the Potteries, and although it is not mentioned independently in the Domesday Book, it is believed to have been a part of Read more
photography 6 Apr 2023 · 9 min read Uncovering Stoke-on-Trent's Hidden Legacy: The Birthplace of Photography - Thomas Wedgwood As a professional photographer in Stoke-on-Trent, I have always been interested in the history of photography. But what few people know, is that the invention of photography has its roots in Stoke-on-Trent, where a pioneering figure played a crucial role in its development: Thomas Wedgwood. Read more
stoke 3 Apr 2023 · 13 min read 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) Read more
burslem 26 Mar 2023 · 12 min read Burslem Then & Now Burslem, Stoke on Trent, is known as the 'Mother Town' of the Potteries. This small town has a rich history and heritage that dates back centuries. It was Read more
alton 22 Feb 2023 · 5 min read The Chained Oak - The Facts Behind the Folklore The Chained Oak of Alton is a 700-year-old English oak tree which has been the subject of legend, superstition and folklore for centuries. The tree has become a popular tourist Read more
chatterley whitfield 12 Feb 2023 · 4 min read Chatterley Whitfield This weekend we had the fantastic opportunity to have access to the amazing time capsule that is Chatterley Whitfield. It is probably one of the most recognisable sights on the Read more
fenton 8 Feb 2023 · 6 min read Fenton Then & Now Fenton is most certainly one of the most beautiful towns in Stoke-on-Trent. As a town that was usually forgotten, it flourished with a beautiful community and a stunning heritage. Both Read more
hanley 1 Feb 2023 · 6 min read Hanley Then vs Now This post is the first of a series that I am working on, of up-to-date then and now photographs. Stoke-on-Trent is ever-changing, but more so in recent years. So many Read more
hanley 29 Jan 2023 · 1 min read Old vs New photos of Hanley I went out last week to get some up to date photos of Hanley. It has got such a bad reputation recently that I wanted to see the contrast between Read more
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