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First World War living history day at Sandon Hall
Sandon Hall will revive its role as a recovery home for wounded soldiers during the First World War on Sunday…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
9th June 2016
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!
Fourth generation at Canal Cruising Company
It's the oldest hire boat operator in the UK and now the fourth generation of the Wyatt family have started working…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
8th February 2016Great War multimedia exhibition goes on tour
A new multimedia exhibition that commemorates the Great War and life on the Home Front in Staffordshire through poetry and film…
Author: Andy MacDonald
3rd February 2016Stone, the birthplace of Hovis
The story of one of Stone's most famous sons - the creator of Hovis bread - was told on the…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
21st January 20161915: list of men who had left Stone for the First World War
A century ago, hundreds of men from Stone had left their home town for the horrors of the First World…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
10th December 2015Can you help with details of this Wheatsheaf cup?
Do you know anything of the history of this cup? It's a 'loving cup' and was bought by chef Paul…
Author: Jamie Summerfield5th September 2015Fallen Stone soldier’s photo found in Cornwall shop
Last May, we posted a request for information regarding the soldiers of Stone commemorated on memorials in the town. Since then…
Author: Andy MacDonald4th September 2015Packed programme of history talks in Stone
Some dates for your diary if you're interested in local history - Stone Historical and Civic Society have a packed programme…
Author: Andy MacDonald
18th August 2015Call for opinions on plans to revamp county archives
Visitors to Stone farmers' market on Saturday 1st August will be able to to have their say on plans to deliver…
Author: Andy MacDonald
27th July 2015Churn lid unearthed at Norton Bridge is from Saxon times
Archaeologists have discovered that a wooden butter churn lid unearthed at a major rail development near Stone (more HERE) is from the…
Author: Andy MacDonald
24th May 2015Historic Stone water mill opens up to the public
One of Stone's most historic buildings has started its summer programme of monthly open days. Mosty Lea Water Mill is…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
13th May 2015Stone Historical Society 2014/15 programme
There's a packed programme of talks from Stone Historical and Civic Society in their new programme, which gets under way…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
2nd September 2014Reunion to mark Lotus closure 40th anniversary
A reunion is being held in Stone in September to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of the Lotus…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
21st August 2014WW1 commemoration service on 3rd August
The centenary of the start of the First World War will be marked in Stone with a day of commemoration…
Author: Jamie Summerfield24th July 2014Staffordshire Hoard exhibition in Stone
A special touring exhibition that tells the story of the discovery of the Staffordshire Hoard will be on display at…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
30th June 2014Historic Stone water mill open to the public
The historic water mill in Stone that featured in a recent episode of Channel 4's The Restoration Man will…
Author: Jon Cook
27th May 2014
