Staffordshire
Properties and events in Staffordshire
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'Unpacking the V&A Wedgwood Collection': Behind the scenes tours
Take a look behind-the-scenes of the Unpacking Project at V&A Wedgwood Collection with a guided tour around our collection storage space.
15 Bottle Ovens Built in the City
Join Potteries Heritage Society to find out about the only 15 remaining bottle ovens that were built in the City of Stoke-on-Trent.
A Century of Land Reclamation in Fenton
A guided walk exploring the heritage of Fenton's beautiful green spaces. Discover the hidden history that lies beneath the area's parks and green spaces.
A Forgotten Princess: Irene Duleep Singh and the Evolution of Mental Health and Law
Following World Suicide Prevention Day, this Heritage Open Days event explores the tragic life of Princess Irene Duleep Singh (d.1926) and how attitudes to mental health have evolved over the past century — through history, law, and royal legacy.
A History of the Trent Valley Railway Talk
A fully-illustrated history talk about the establishing of the Trent Valley Railway Company.
A Walking Tour of Arnold Bennett's Burslem
A walk around Burslem to historical buildings featured in the novels of Arnold Bennett, and on which we have mounted blue plaques over recent years. At each stop there will be readings of Bennett extracts featuring the building we've arrived at.
All Saints Church Open Days
All Saints Church will be open from 1000 until 1700 on Saturday, 13th September, followed by a Service of Celebration. On Sunday, 14th September, we will have Morning Worship as normal, and the Church will be open for the rest of the day until 5.00pm.
All Saints' Church Sandon
A family-friendly event through our history—a unique behind-the-scenes tour of this gem of a Grade I listed church building and ancient graveyard will take you from Norman origins to the present day. Family fun activities outside and plenty of cake!
Architecture of Potteries Ovens
This talk will look at the various types of ovens and kilns which were used in our area for the firing of tableware, tiles and bricks, as well as the calcining kilns used for the manufacture of flint and bone ash as raw materials.
Arnold Bennett - Dudson Heritage Walk in Hanley
ARNOLD BENNETT Society in collaboration with The Dudson Centre, guided walk from the Centre to the Arnold Bennett Statue, outside the Potteries Museum in Hanley.
Arthur Berry’s Burslem: Discover & Colour
Celebrate Arthur Berry’s centenary at Barewall Gallery with free colouring books and drop-in creative sessions – a fun, family-friendly way to explore Burslem’s heritage.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum Stores - Tours
Go behind the scenes and discover the treasures in our museum stores for Heritage Open Days!
Bethesda Chapel
An opportunity to look at the chapel known as 'The Cathedral of the Potteries' and its interesting and unusual architecture. When it was built over 200 years ago it was said to have the largest span of any chapel outside London.
Biddulph Grange Garden open gates
Walk in the footsteps of James and Maria Bateman, creators of Biddulph Grange Garden. Enter either from the National Trust entrance, Bateman walk behind the adjacent St Lawrence church or mile walk from the adjacent country park.
Big Battlefield Walk Weekends - Battle of Hopton Heath 1643
Join a fascinating tour of this important Civil War battlefield
Birthplace Guided Tours
Enjoy a free tour of the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum.
Bottle Oven Facts
Potteries Heritage Society is opening up a wealth of information about bottle ovens. Each of the 29 separate bottle oven sites in Stoke-on-Trent will feature a QR code link to Bottle Oven Facts, as well as further information about bottle oven types.
Bottle Ovens of Longton Walk
Find out about our iconic bottle ovens by exploring the historic pottery town of Longton on this fascinating walk.
Brindley's Mill, Mill Street
Brindley's Mill is a working water-powered corn mill built in 1752.
Building the excitement - Creating a circus
What does it take to turn an empty space into a magical world overnight? Join us for this fascinating talk on the architecture of the circus from 1768 to present day.