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Our top tips for what’s on and what to see and do in Stoke-on-Trent this coming week (16 - 22 January)… For even more ideas, visit our What’s On page.
Re-Form Evening Lecture - A Light at the End of the Tunnel: the Development of Firing in the Pottery Industry between the Wars with Dr David Barker
Middleport Pottery – 17 January
This presentation charts the demise of the iconic bottle oven and gradual move away from firing with coal in the pottery industry. The romantic view of the bottle oven held today by residents of the Potteries does not reflect reality. Bottle ovens were inefficient, often unreliable and their reliance upon coal contributed to the 'smoke nuisance' which was of great concern to the local authorities and residents alike in the pottery towns. However, the move towards alternative, cleaner fuels was slow and limited by their availability, the nature of the pottery factories themselves and by the innate conservatism of many manufacturers. Slowly the case was made; new types of pottery oven were introduced, including the gas-fired tunnel oven, and the economies of continuous firing resulted in major developments in many of the larger factories until the outbreak of war in 1939. This is a little-known chapter in the story of the history of the pottery industry, but one which shaped developments in the second half of the 20th Century and which changed forever the skyline of the Six Towns.
Dr David Barker is an archaeological consultant and ceramics specialist. He has lectured and published widely on many aspects of ceramics and ceramic history. He was Senior Archaeologist for Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Keeper of Archaeology at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
The Bluejays
New Vic Theatre – 18 January
The Bluejays are back again for a rocking and rolling night at the New Vic!
This fantastic evening of live music will feature a brand new set including the classic hits of the 1950s and the 1960s!
Experience the history of rock and roll music like never before featuring hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more.
Friday Twilight – The Ballard of Mulan
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery – 20 January
Discover the real heroine behind the Chinese Legend that inspired Disney's film in this solo stage performance.
Woman, Warrior, Legend. For 10 years Mulan fought as man in the army - now it's time to go home but can she return to her old life and become a woman again.
Trentham Makers Market - Trentham Estate
Trentham Estate - 21 January
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The Makers Market will showcase award-winning local food & drink, art, craft producers, and vintage artisans.
Organised by the leading artisan market company in the North of England, which already hosts regular Makers Markets across the region, it will showcase original art, quirky modern craft, vintage, and plenty of artisan food and drink. As well as being able to stroll around the market it will also give shoppers the opportunity to meet the makers and – of course – sample some of the delights on offer.
Chinese New Year of the Rabbit at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery - 22 January
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Welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit at the museum with traditional music and dance including Unicorn, Dragon and Lion dance performances.
Other activities include Chinese craft workshops, firecrackers, acrobatics and much more.
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Middleport Pottery, home of Burleigh, is an award-winning visitor destination in the heart of Burslem, the Mother Town of the Potteries. World famous Burleigh pottery has been created here using traditional methods since 1889.
The New Vic, one of the country's most successful producing theatres, delivers a programme of international-class work in-the-round alongside award-winning community and education programmes, and a varied line-up of one-night events.
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery houses Designated Collections and displays fine and decorative arts, costume, local history, archaeology and natural history collections as well as the world's greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. It is also home to the fascinating Staffordshire Hoard and the outstanding Spitfire Gallery. Relax at the museum cafe or browse the Foyer Shop for unique quality gifts. Follow children's trails and enjoy drop-in activities and special events. There are also changing exhibitions throughout the year.
Home to Trentham Gardens, Trentham Shopping Village and Trentham Monkey Forest - this is a destination with something to please everyone!
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