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Staffordshire 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 2014
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!
Historic 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 2014World War 1 information and photos wanted
Steve Booth from Stone Historical Society is hoping that our readers can help with information and especially photos for their…
Author: Jon Cook
11th May 2014Talbot and Pheasant ladies darts fundraise for Claire Hubbard
All darts and no drama as the Talbot Ladies darts team threw off against the Pheasant Ladies in a 12…
Author: Josh Cope
20th April 2014Claire’s dream now a reality through anonymous donation
St. Michael's teacher and mum-of-two Claire Hubbard has expressed her gratitude after an unexpected £10,000 donation that has made her…
Author: Josh Cope
15th April 2014Musician’s tribute to The Star of Stone
A musician from Stone has recorded a song about the town's purchase of a Spitfire during the Second World War.…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
10th February 2014Appeal over Stone’s First World War soldiers
Stone Historical and Civic Society need your help to tell the stories of men from Stone who lost their lives…
Author: Jamie Summerfield3rd February 2014Stone Historical Society’s 2013/14 programme
Stone Historical and Civic Society's 2013/14 programme gets under way this week after their summer break. Meetings are held monthly…
Author: Jamie Summerfield16th September 2013Manor Hill First School – from the archives
Manor Hill First School celebrated their diamond anniversary at the end of the summer term with an extra special leavers'…
Author: Jamie Summerfield29th July 2013Manor Hill celebrates diamond anniversary
For the past year, pupils, staff and parents have been celebrating Manor Hill Primary School’s diamond anniversary - ending with…
Author: Josh Cope25th July 2013Brewing heritage day at Lymestone
Lymestone Brewery are holding a Brewing Heritage Day at their Mount Road base to celebrate their fifth birthday in the…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
27th May 2013Remember The Picture House cinema?
Huge thanks to Keith Hanmer for this brilliant slice of Stone's history. It's a programme from December 1938 for the…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
22nd May 2013Medieval seal returns for good
The 12th Century Seal Matrix of Stone Priory, which was bought for the town following an appeal last year, has…
Author: Jamie Summerfield14th May 2013Heritage walk around Stone
A heritage walk takes place in Stone on Thursday 9th May as part of the 2013 Stafford Borough Walking Festival.…
Author: Jamie Summerfield7th May 2013History Monthly: Stone’s lost boozers
The Unicorn, The Blue Bell, The Castle, The Union... just some of Stone's boozers that are no longer with us.…
Author: Jamie Summerfield2nd May 2013History Monthly: Stone street names part 4
This month Philip Leason, chairman of Stone Historical Society, continues to look at Street names associated with people. Find out…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
24th April 2013
