I recently joined The Knot Pod to chat about Stoke’s history, challenges, and opportunities - from the decline of the high street to the hidden gems that make this city special.
Watch the full episode here
In this episode, we dig into:
🏙️ The high street decline - What caused it, and what can be done to bring life back to our town centres.
📚 Stoke’s overlooked history - Including surprising stories like Stoke’s role in the invention of photography.
🚀 Opportunities in Stoke - Why this city is a great place to start a business or creative project.
🧹 Litter and public spaces - The small things that could make a big difference in how people feel about their community.
🎨 Stoke’s creative future - Why culture and creativity are key to the city’s next chapter.
If you care about Stoke’s past, present, and future - or you’re curious about where we go from here - give it a watch or a listen, and learn how even the smallest steps can lead to big changes.
📲 Full episode here:👉

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