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1940s nostalgia lined up with War in the Valley 2016
The Churnet Valley Railway is getting ready for another nostalgic journey, as Staffordshire’s Little Switzerland gets transported back to…
Author: Andy MacDonald
5th September 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!
Festival offers chance to celebrate Staffordshire’s history
September sees the start of a major history festival across the county. Staffordshire’s Libraries, Arts, Archives and Heritage services will…
Author: Andy MacDonald
22nd August 2016Exhibitions to take Staffordshire’s heritage into local communities
People across Staffordshire will get a taste of the county’s fascinating history in two new exhibitions set to tour the…
Author: Andy MacDonald
22nd August 2016Staffordshire Hoard secrets revealed 7 years on
After years of research, conservation, cleaning and reconstruction, secrets from the field of gold, where the Staffordshire Hoard was found,…
Author: Andy MacDonald
9th August 2016Norman re-enactment to commemorate Hastings anniversary at Stafford Castle
This year marks the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Stafford Castle is archaeologically important as one of the…
Author: Andy MacDonald
7th August 2016Rare archives shed light on conscription during WWI
Stories of conscientious objectors and how bakers, butchers and farmworkers fought conscription are amongst a rare collection of Military Appeal…
Author: Andy MacDonald
1st August 2016War hero exhibition comes home to Wedgwood Museum
An exhibition launched to pay tribute to Major Cecil Wedgwood, a war hero and Chairman of the world renowned Wedgwood…
Author: Andy MacDonald
28th July 2016First 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 2016Fourth 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 MacDonald18th 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 2015
