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Armed Forces Day to be celebrated on for Staffordshire
As the county prepares to celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June, people from across Staffordshire are being invited…
Author: Lauren Walker
23rd June 2020
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!
The Changing Face of Stone – A Poem by Constance Hall
Written around 30 years ago, Stone Historian Philip Leason shares this poem by Constance Hall who wrote several poems about…
Author: Jon Cook
30th May 2020A reminder why World War 2 didn’t end on VE Day
Whilst the nation prepares to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day tomorrow, Tom Jowett reminds us that VE didn't…
Author: Jon Cook
7th May 2020Marking 20 years since Keele lecturer helped cancel Third World debt
As the G20 have announced a deal to suspend the debt payments of 77 of the world's poorest countries to…
Author: Lauren Walker
3rd May 2020Helping hand to capture history of county’s rural communities
People interested in local history or who may have old family documents at home will get the chance to find…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd March 2020No charge for community VE Day celebration road closures
Stafford Borough Council has announced that local communities looking to put on events to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE…
Author: Jon Cook
12th February 2020Swynnerton Camp marks 80-year anniversary at annual Remembrance event
Swynnerton Training Camp and Training Area, near Stone, was built 80 years ago in 1939, at the beginning of World…
Author: Jon Cook
30th December 2019Sandon Hall’s First House and Garden Tour of 2019
A rare opportunity to to see behind the grand doors of Sandon Hall will be available when the Earls of…
Author: Lauren Walker
6th November 2019Last hours of generation at Meaford ‘B’ Power Station 28th September 1990
Massive thanks to Steve Turner who sent this interesting video and back story regarding the Meaford 'B' Power Station and…
Author: Jon Cook
30th October 2019Crown Wharf site tours offer a glimpse of historic transformation
Lead sponsor Joule’s Brewery is breathing life back into its founding home, and as part of the forthcoming Stone Food…
Author: Lauren Walker
30th August 2019New exhibition is ‘distinctively Staffordshire’
If you've got an interest in local history then a new exhibition will give people the chance to explore some…
Author: Jon Cook
20th August 2019Stone park pays tribute to 40th Naval Anniversary
Stone's award winning Stonefield Park is paying tribute to the town’s association with the Royal Navy. A carpet bed in…
Author: Lauren Walker
6th August 2019Great War conference explores Staffordshire’s WWI legacy
A free event will allow people interested in Staffordshire’s Great War to find out more about it's legacy. Entitled ‘Reflections’,…
Author: Lauren Walker
26th February 2019Armed forces communities receive more funding support
Organisations from across Staffordshire are being invited to apply for funding to help support their local Armed Forces Communities. Open…
Author: Lauren Walker
11th February 2019Eccleshall Library exhibits “A Chase Through Time”
Cannock Chase's fascinating history is being explored by a new pop-up exhibition touring the county’s libraries. Currently being hosted in…
Author: Lauren Walker
28th January 2019Staffordshire’s role in WWI in pictures
A unique collection of photos and images portraying Staffordshire’s role during the First World War can now viewed after being brought…
Author: Lauren Walker
31st December 2018
