Stoke-on-Trent
Properties and events in Stoke-on-Trent
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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.
Charles Barry and His Grand Designs for Trentham
An illustrated talk by Jon Heal about the architect Charles Barry, renowned for his work designing the Palace of Westminster, but who also designed an Italianate palace in Trentham for the 2nd Duke and Duchess of Sutherland.
Chatterley Whitfield and Colliery Tours
A Victorian Time Capsule - As seen on the Lloyds TV advert, Hidden Britain by Drone, Abandoned Engineering...... A chance to visit Chatterley Whitfield Colliery, which closed in 1977 and became a museum. New Heritage Centre, NO UNDERGROUND TOURS
Donation of a Legacy: from Pottery Production to Connecting Communities
Take a step back in time and walk the history of the Dudson legacy, from pottery production to people. Discover centre's rich history and let's go on a journey together through its transformation from disused factory into thriving community.
Ford Green Hall
Ford Green Hall was built in 1624 for Hugh Ford. It is a fine example of a timber-framed farm house. The Ford family lived at the Hall for nearly 200 years.
Salt, Pepper and Vinegar bottle ovens
See the three calcining bottle ovens known locally as 'Salt, Pepper and Vinegar' at close quarters and learn about how the manufactured products were used in the local pottery industry.
St Bartholomew's Church Norton-le-Moors
St Bartholomew's Church Norton-le-Moors is a Grade II listed. building, with outstanding views towards the Staffordshire Moorlands. Visitors to the belfry and the Church will be able to learn more about its fascinating history.
Stoke Minster
Explore the belfry, see tombs of the founders of world famous potteries of Spode and Wedgwood, get up close to exquisite stained glass windows, get a birds eye view of the Minster with unique drone footage. Display on the new City heritage walk.
Trentham and its Architects – the men behind the bricks and mortar
Discover the four men who designed the buildings that marked Trentham out as a thriving estate village in the 1800s. Come and see what remains of their work and what has been lost.