Winkhill Mill, Swan Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7RH

Visitors are offered a rare opportunity to join a guided tour behind the scenes at Winkhill Mill, a traditional ceramic tile manufactory. The Firing Line produces dust pressed tiles using traditional techniques and 100 year old cast iron machinery. There is also a chance to see Shared Stories Vol 2, an exhibition of contemporary encaustic tiles and studio ceramics, created and curated by Danny Callaghan (Ceramic City Stories) and Craig Peebles (Welby & Wright).

Booking: Pre-book online: ceramiccitystories.info/events/2022/9/9/secret-museum-virtual-open-doors-endmj-j3xr3

Website: ceramiccitystories.info/

Winkhill Mill, Swan Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7RH

A rare opportunity to visit Winkhill Mill and peek into a traditional Stoke-on-Trent tile manufactory. Visitors will also be able to explore a special exhibition of stunning encaustic tiles and unusual studio ceramics. The Firing Line produces dust pressed tiles using traditional techniques and 100 year old cast iron machinery. Visitors will be able to look into the production space from a 'viewing area' and see the presses, tiles (on drying racks) and kilns. The exhibition called 'Shared Stories Vol 2' is a mix of exquisite encaustic tiles and unusual studio ceramics created and curated by artists Danny Callaghan (Ceramic City Stories) & Craig Peebles (Welby & Wright). The work reflects their long creative collaboration driven by a shared love for tiles and architectural ceramics.

Booking: not required

Website: ceramiccitystories.info/

Stoke Minster
Glebe Street
Stoke on Trent
ST4 1LP

Explore the belfry, see tombs of the founders of world famous potteries of Spode and Wedgwood, get up close to exquisite stained glass windows, get a birds eye view of the Minster with unique drone footage. Display on the new City heritage walk. Discover the stories that have made the site of Stoke Minster a place for the people of Stoke on Trent since the 7th Century! Guided tours of the interior and grounds are available and run every half an hour from 10.00am. The last tour will start at 13.00.

Booking: not required

Website: achurchnearyou.com/church/4513/

Stoke-on-Trent Station, Station Road, ST4 2AA

Saturday 13th September
Monday 15th September

Join Mark Smith, Chair of the North Staffs Rail Study Group, for a guided walking tour of the history of the North Staffordshire Railway's headquarters station, covering key features of the public areas. These include Winton Square, the hotel and main front, the scene from the north and south ends of the platforms, and the WW1 memorial arch. Attendees will be able to compare historic views of Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station with the Grade 2 listed building that remains today. Tours are not suitable for children under 12.

Booking: Pre-book online: eventbrite.co.uk/e/stoke-on-trent-railway-station-guided-tour-tickets-1548015458909

Website: northstaffsrail.org.uk/