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Stone stop-off for Diamond Jubilee boat
A historic steam-powered narrowboat that will be representing Staffordshire in the 1,000-boat flotilla on the Thames as part of the Diamond…
Author: Jamie Summerfield 5th April 2012
History
Find out about the amazing history of Stone through various articles and news reports. Stone is a town steeped in history so read on to find out more!
History Monthly: Fatal coach accident
Today we are all too sadly aware of fatalities as a result of road accidents, writes Stone Historical Society chairman…
Author: Jamie Summerfield31st March 2012Performers needed for right royal knees up!
Bands, singers and other performers from Stone are needed for a right royal knees up in the town - a…
Author: Jamie Summerfield29th March 2012Date set for Jubilee street party
Stone's Diamond Jubilee street party on the High Street will take place on Sunday 3rd June, starting at 2pm. The…
Author: Jamie Summerfield20th March 2012Spring Diamond Jubilee concert
Stone Choral Society are making an early start in celebrating the Diamond Jubilee with their next concert, 'Coronation Anthems'. The…
Author: Jamie Summerfield20th March 2012Stone set for Jubilee celebrations!
There will be a street party in Stone to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, as well as the lighting…
Author: Jamie Summerfield16th March 2012Origins of town to be recreated
The moment in Middle Age history that gave Stone its name will be recreated as part of the first official…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
14th March 2012History Monthly: The old Joule’s clock
The clock that was once over the entrance to Joule's Brewery in Stone has returned to the High Street after restoration.…
Author: Jamie Summerfield3rd February 2012Share your Jubilee events!
Stafford Borough Council has urged people in Stone to let the whole borough know what they are doing for the…
Author: Jamie Summerfield1st February 2012Historic brewery items to go up for auction
Items relating to famous Stone brewery Joule’s are set to go under the hammer at West Midlands auction house Cuttlestones…
Author: Jamie Summerfield22nd January 2012Christmas in Victorian Stone
This month's History Monthly by Philip Leason, the chairman of Stone Historical Society, looks at Christmas in Victorian Stone, and…
Author: Jamie Summerfield19th December 2011Hundreds take a look at Medieval seal
The Medieval seal from Stone Priory that was found in a Surrey field is now back in the town, and…
Author: Jamie Summerfield3rd December 2011Medieval seal is coming home
The recently discovered Medieval seal from Stone Priory that was found in a field in Surrey will be on show…
Author: Jamie Summerfield29th November 2011Stone in the First World War
To mark Remembrance Day, this month's History Monthly by Philip Leason, the chairman of Stone Historical Society, looks at the…
Author: Jamie Summerfield11th November 2011History Monthly: The Bishop of Guyana
Stone Historical Society chairman Philip Leason will be writing a special post each month for A Little Bit of Stone.…
Author: Jamie Summerfield11th October 2011Memories of hall needed for centenary
St Michael's Hall in Lichfield Street celebrates its centenary in November and the manager is asking people in the town…
Author: Jamie Summerfield29th September 2011
