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SECRET MUSEUM | EVENING RECEPTION

Ceramic City Stories, Winkhill Mill, Swan Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7RH

  • 19 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A rare early evening opportunity to visit Winkhill Mill and peek into a traditional Stoke-on-Trent tile manufactory. Visitors will also be able to explore a special exhibition of stunning encaustic tiles and unusual studio ceramics.

The Firing Line produces dust pressed tiles using traditional techniques and 100 year old cast iron machinery. Visitors will be able to look into the production space from a 'viewing area' and see the presses, tiles (on drying racks) and kilns. You will also be offered a drink!

The exhibition called 'Shared Stories Vol 2' is a mix of exquisite encaustic tiles and unusual studio ceramics created and curated by artists Danny Callaghan (Ceramic City Stories) & Craig Peebles (Welby & Wright). The work reflects their long creative collaboration driven by a shared love for tiles and architectural ceramics.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location & directions

Ceramic City Stories, Winkhill Mill, Swan Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7RH

Directions:
10 minutes walk from Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station & BCB 2025 at SpodeWorks. Free & unrestricted parking is to be found adjacent to the building & in neighbouring streets (although it can be busy during weekdays).
Contact on day:
Danny Callaghan
Telephone number:
+447999350176

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please let us know how many places you would like to book by following the link below to our website event listing and online booking form.
Booking contact name:
Danny Callaghan
Booking telephone number:
+447999350176
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://ceramiccitystories.info/events/2025/8/7/kwcs477aey0e31j2o13ls1tmvuqeni
Booking opens:
01 Aug 2025 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
19 Sep 2025 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Access is limited to this historical industrial building. It involves a number of steps & two floor levels (former loading bay). Unfortunately, it is not suitable for people who use a wheelchair. However, some areas could be accessed with prior discussion & agreement regarding an alternative door & arrangements. To discuss possibilities, please email Danny: [email protected]

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
50
Est. tour duration:
3 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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