Tag: Stoke-on-Trent Centenary Celebrations

Art Exhibition Celebrates City’s Centenary

“A Century of Us” is an art exhibition that celebrates Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary.

“A Century of US”, an exhibition at the Potteries Centre, runs until Tuesday, September 30. It showcases work by local artists and honours Stoke-on-Trent’s rich heritage. The exhibition features original 2D and 3D artwork, including paintings, drawings, photographs, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, linked to the Potteries.

Amy Whittaker, The Potteries Centre’s Director, said: “This exhibition is a celebration of our city’s centenary. We’re excited to showcase the talent of local artists while honouring the history, culture and people that have shaped Stoke-on-Trent over the past 100 years.”

Admission Free. The exhibition is open from 10:00 to 17:00.

Paint your own centenary mug

Go to Middleport Pottery on the 23rd or the 29th of July and paint your own Stoke-on-Trent Centenary Mug.

When you have finished painting your mug, leave it at the pottery. It will fire your mug in its kiln, and you can collect it when it has been fired.

This is a free activity suitable for people aged 16 and above. Pre-booking required. For more details, contact Middleport Pottery.

Northern Soul at Tunstall’s Golden Torch

Claybody Theatre has produced an original podcast about Stoke-on-Trent’s role in the birth of Northern Soul to celebrate our city’s centenary.

To discover Northern Soul at the Golden Torch in Tunstall during the 1960s, go to https://www.claybodytheatre.com/productions/audio/platform-no-1-a-claybody-original-podcast/