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Beyond the Bottle Oven Tour launches linking Gladstone Pottery Museum and Duchess China

Discover the story of Stoke-on-Trent pottery from past to present. The new 'Beyond the Bottle Oven Tour' links the historic Gladstone Pottery Museum with the working Duchess China 1888 factory.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 12 Mar 2026

Beyond the Bottle Oven Tour launches linking Gladstone Pottery Museum and Duchess China

Former MP Joan Walley to speak on Burslem’s heritage buildings at history club talk

Former MP Joan Walley joins the Burslem History Club this March to discuss the architectural legacy and future preservation of the Mother Town's most famous landmarks.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 6 Mar 2026

Former MP Joan Walley to speak on Burslem’s heritage buildings at history club talk

Steel Man statue to return to original foundry as Stoke-on-Trent celebrates its industrial heritage

The iconic Steel Man statue returns to Goodwin PLC foundry this March, making way for a new monument in Hanley dedicated to the pioneering women of the Potteries.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 6 Mar 2026

Steel Man statue to return to original foundry as Stoke-on-Trent celebrates its industrial heritage

Stoke-on-Trent sets out 25-year vision to reshape city centre

Residents are invited to shape a "realistic and practical" masterplan for 2050, focusing on brownfield housing, a revitalised night-time economy, and stronger heritage links in the city centre.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 28 Feb 2026

Stoke-on-Trent sets out 25-year vision to reshape city centre

Signed 1966 World Cup Final Programme to Go Under the Hammer

Football history arrives at Cuttlestones Auctioneers this March as a rare 1966 World Cup Final programme, signed by the legendary England squad and Sir Alf Ramsey, leads a prestigious collectors' sale.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 28 Feb 2026

Signed 1966 World Cup Final Programme to Go Under the Hammer

Strong public response as heritage restoration fund attracts over 600 votes

Residents across the Potteries have cast hundreds of votes to decide the future of Stoke-on-Trent's historic monuments, as a new £240,000 restoration fund prepares to move into its next phase.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 28 Feb 2026

Strong public response as heritage restoration fund attracts over 600 votes

Castle Classics Rolls Back Into Newcastle-under-Lyme This March

Newcastle-under-Lyme’s town centre is set to be transformed into a vibrant showcase of motoring history this March, as over 100 classic and retro vehicles line the Ironmarket and High Street.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 25 Feb 2026

Castle Classics Rolls Back Into Newcastle-under-Lyme This March

Re-Form Heritage welcomes Andrew Emery as new Chief Executive

Born-and-bred Stokie Andrew Emery returns to the Potteries to lead Re-Form Heritage, bringing over 20 years of experience to the charity’s mission of regenerating the city’s historic fabric.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 25 Feb 2026

Re-Form Heritage welcomes Andrew Emery as new Chief Executive

Tunstall’s historic clock tower chimes again following specialist repairs

A landmark moment for Tunstall as the town's Grade II listed Clock Tower returns to full working order, marking a key milestone in the ongoing regeneration of the town centre.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 13 Feb 2026

Tunstall’s historic clock tower chimes again following specialist repairs

Leek’s indoor markets thrive after £3.4 million transformation

Leek's historic Butter and Trestle markets have seen a massive resurgence since their £3.4m renovation, attracting nearly 400,000 visitors in a single year and becoming a vibrant hub for community events and independent business.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 6 Feb 2026

Leek’s indoor markets thrive after £3.4 million transformation

Behind the scenes with Arthur Berry at V&A Wedgwood Collection, followed by art and wine lunch

The Lunar Art and Wine Society joins forces with the V&A Wedgwood Collection and Barewall Art Gallery for an exclusive heritage event. Discover newly catalogued Arthur Berry masterpieces in the museum stores before enjoying a curated lunch at Lunar.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 3 Feb 2026

Behind the scenes with Arthur Berry at V&A Wedgwood Collection, followed by art and wine lunch

The Big Battle of Abbots Bromley Returns This Summer with Explosive Living History Spectacle

History thunders back to life this June as Abbots Bromley hosts one of the UK's largest living history events. Featuring 200 reenactors, Napoleonic battles, and immersive camps, the spectacle at High Ash Farm promises an unforgettable journey from 1066 to WWII.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 3 Feb 2026

The Big Battle of Abbots Bromley Returns This Summer with Explosive Living History Spectacle

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