A full-colour guidebook to the revived Two Saints Way will be launched in Stone and six other places in November along the ancient pilgrimage route between the cathedral cities of Chester and Lichfield.
The author, David Pott, who re-opened the 92-mile Two Saints Way in 2012 when he was living in Stone, will be walking the route to each venue in a special pilgrimage to mark the launch.
“I don’t know if a book has been launched by pilgrimage before but it seemed a good way of doing it. It gives me an opportunity to check how things are along the route, and I’ll see if I
can also sell a few copies to anyone I meet as I go!
“It’s exciting that The Two Saints Way is part of a significant pilgrimage revival these days. Spiritual or faith based tourism is one of the fastest growing segments in the travel industry
and here is a major trail right on our doorstep. The Two Saints Way will bring economic benefits to the region and this new guidebook is a big step on the journey.”
The guidebook is packed with pictures, facts and maps that make walking the route easy and informative.
David will also be delivering copies of the guide to schools along the route, funded through the Staffordshire Community Foundation. As High Sheriff of Staffordshire, Ann Fisher journeyed with others along The Two Saints Way last year to raise funds and she is enthusiastic about the guidebook and the Two Saints Way.
She said: “There is a wealth of information in this new guide. On our pilgrimage, I learnt a great deal about areas which have been familiar to me for many years, but I had no idea of their rich history. Our group had a real sense of walking in the footsteps of St Chad and I would highly recommend both The Two Saints Way and the guidebook.”
‘The Two Saints Way’ costs £12.99 and is available at launches in the following locations:
Sunday Nov 1 @ 2:30pm St John’s Church Vicar’s Lane CHESTER CH1 1SN
Monday Nov 2 @ 6:30pm Nantwich Bookshop, 46 High St, NANTWICH CW5 5AS
Tuesday Nov 3 @ 4:00pm, Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum, Brook Lane, Englesea Brook, CREWE CW5 5QW
Wednesday Nov 4 @ 3:30pm Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST1 3DW
[box type=”shadow” align=”aligncenter” ]Thursday Nov 5 @ 7:30pm Christ Church Centre, Christ Church Way, STONE ST15 8ZB[/box]
Friday Nov 6 @ 3:00pm Mayor’s Parlour, Civic Centre, Riverside, STAFFORD ST16 3AQ
Saturday Nov 7 @ 2:30pm Lichfield Cathedral LICHFIELD WS13 7LD, followed by refreshments at St Chad’s Church, St Chad’s Rd, LICHFIELD WS13 7ND
There is a charge of £5 for the launch at Nantwich Bookshop which requires prior booking by phoning 01270 611665. All events other launches are free but please email
twosaintsway@gmail.com by October 22 to confirm attendance so hosts can have an idea of numbers expected.
After the launch, guidebooks will be available through The Northumbria Community online shop at www.northumbriacommunity.org/shop/ or by calling 01670 787645. It will also be available via bookshops.
