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Born and bred in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, Jenna Goodwin isn't just an artist; she's a storyteller of the city's soul. With her camera or pencil in hand, she weaves tales of cobbled streets and smoky chimneys https://linktr.ee/theredhairedstokie
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Join me this Saturday for a history walk around Tunstall! 🏛️✨ Discover hidden stories, lost landmarks, and surprises in Stoke-on-Trent’s historic town. 📅 March 8 📍 Tunstall Clock Tower ⏰ 10 AM https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/collections/guided-history-heritage-walks-the-red-haired-stokie

🌞🚶‍♂️ Ready to walk through history? I've just launched new guided history walks! From Stoke to the Moorlands, let's explore hidden stories together. Book your spot! 👉 https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/collections/guided-history-heritage-walks-the-red-haired-stokie Where do you want to explore next?

A huge thank you to Philip Nanney Williams for sending me a copy of his incredible book, Adams: Britain’s Oldest Potting Dynasty. 📖 If you love Stoke-on-Trent’s pottery heritage, you need to read this!  You can grab a copy here: 📖 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CVYGL2 Website: https://adams-history.com/

Got any epic Newcastle-under-Lyme memories? 🌟 Whether you were a market regular, weekend raver, or pint enthusiast, they want to hear your stories! Share your tales & pics for a fab project. Let's relive the good times! 🎉📸 #LoveNUL #Throwback

🍕🥂 Valentine’s with a twist! Celebrate with pizza, prosecco, and purpose at NSCG's Charity Night on Feb 14, 2025. Enjoy food, fun, & fundraising for The Macari Foundation. 🎉❤️ Grab tickets & make a difference! Every penny counts. More info online! #ValentinesDay #Fundraiser

Fossil hunting in Lathkill Dale, Derbyshire! We explored Ricklow Quarry, packed with 340-million-year-old Gigantoproductus fossils, before heading to Lathkill Head Cave. https://www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/fossil-hunting-at-lathkill-dale-derbyshire-ancient-sea-creatures-hidden-history/

Can anyone guess where I have been today from this photo? And do you know this coat of arms, or what building it is on? Comment your guess below, and I'll give the answer later today! https://s.mtrbio.com/ipwlziymfd

Great news for Stoke-on-Trent! Hanley’s Bethesda Chapel is set for an exciting new chapter. Re-Form Heritage is stepping in to save this historic gem, transforming it into a hub for education, culture, and events. www.theknot.news/p/from-risk-... #stokeontrent

🎬 FREE FILM SCREENING: Nursing on Film! 🎞️ 🗓️ When? Tues, Jan 28, 11:00am 📍 Where? Mitchell Arts Centre, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent Journey through nursing's history in North Staffordshire with rare footage from the 1920s-80s. No booking needed! 🅿️ Free parking at Tesco. Don't miss it!

🌟 Upcoming Walks with The Red Haired Stokie – Book Now! 🌟 👟 Explore the history of North Staffordshire! 8th Feb: Kidsgrove  12th Feb: Stoke Night Photography Walk 22nd Feb: Newcastle-under-Lyme  8th March: Tunstall  12th April: Mow Cop  🎟️www.theredhairedstokie.com

🎸 Lemmy’s Coming Home to Burslem! 🎸 A brand-new bronze statue of Motörhead legend Lemmy Kilmister will be unveiled in his birthplace, Burslem, on 8th May 2025 as part of the band’s 50th-anniversary celebrations! 🔗 www.theknot.news/p/rock-icon-... #Motorhead50 #Burslem #StokeonTrent

📸 Ready to level up your photo game? Join me this Sunday in Fenton! Explore hidden gems in Stoke-on-Trent with tips from award-winning Jenna Goodwin. https://s.mtrbio.com/tmedvkoqxu #stokeontrent

I'll be live on air with Lee on Six Towns Radio between 7.20 and 7.40 tonight, so make sure you tune in! https://s.mtrbio.com/xmwaurkmac

Did you know one of England’s rarest medieval relics was discovered in a cottage in Uttoxeter?  👉 Read my full article to find out more:

Join me this Saturday, 18th January, for a guided walk through Trentham (not the gardens), uncovering the area's fascinating history. https://s.mtrbio.com/lxfnsoxdfg #StokeOnTrent

Discover the serene ruins of Croxden Abbey in the heart of Staffordshire and uncover its rich history. Watch now: youtu.be/TLMRCGdXA0M

🍎🔥 Join the 2025 Penkhull Wassail! 🔥🍎 An ancient torchlit celebration with music, dancing, and cider, blessing the apple tree to ensure a fruitful year ahead. FREE & family-friendly! 📅 Sat 18th Jan 2025 📍 Penkhull Village Hall Event details: https://s.mtrbio.com/dypzhaqrwg

One of my favourite ever local buildings in the snow! Can you guess where? linktr.ee/theredhaired...

"Stoke’s worse than ever?" 🤔 Really? In 15 years: 🏠 New homes 🎓 89.8% of schools Good/Outstanding 💼 More start-ups lasting longer 🌳 Parks restored 🚨 Violent crime down 💷 Wages up, unemployment down Check the facts before disagreeing: 👉 www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/what-has-imp... #StokeOnTrent

💬 Let’s talk about local journalism in Stoke-on-Trent… At yesterday’s council budget briefing, media outlets reported the facts – good, bad, and progress. But Stoke-on-Trent Live? They posted 4 negative, clickbait articles. Why? www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/the-harm-of-... #StokeOnTrent

Do you prefer to listen to your local history instead of reading/watching it? Then check out my podcast on all apps! The latest episode is up! Don't forget to follow me on your favourite platform so you never miss an episode! www.buzzsprout.com/2179167/epis...

🎉 Win a Stoke-on-Trent 2025 Calendar! 🎉 Celebrate Stoke-on-Trent's centenary with my last calendar! 🗓️ Like, repost, and sign up for my free newsletter at www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk to enter. The winner will be announced 8th Jan! No spam – just local history & events. Good luck! 🎉 #stokeontrent

What Happened to Seighford Hall? A Staffordshire Estate’s Rise and Fall Its story spans more than 450 years, encompassing Tudor craftsmanship, ghostly encounters, industrial magnates, and even a stint as a nightclub. Today, the hall lies abandoned. www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/what-happene...

📸✨ Trentham’s Winter Light Trail looks stunning from above – glowing trails and festive magic lighting up the night. Great to see events like this in Stoke-on-Trent! linktr.ee/theredhaired... #TrenthamGardens #WinterLightTrail #StokeOnTrent

🎉 The Knot’s First Year! 🎉 This year, we’ve: 📩 Reached 2,500 inboxes weekly. 🌐 Hit 40,000 monthly reads online. 📚 Launched The Knot Life directory. 📰 Covered exclusive stories in Stoke & Staffordshire. We’re 40% to our membership goal. Help us thrive in 2025! 💖 www.theknot.news/p/the-knots-...

A striking aerial shot of Fenton’s proud history – its 19th-century Town Hall and Albert Square, beautifully illuminated. Prints and canvases: www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/fen... #StokeOnTrent #FentonTownHall #LocalHistory #TheForgottenTown #DronePhotography #Staffordshire

Facebook is down pass it on! Just thought I'd start the trend! 🤣 (Do we have trending on here?) linktr.ee/theredhaired...

Exciting plans for Rye Park & Astley Place include new homes, green spaces, and a music venue! 🎶 Plus: tackling food poverty, saving heritage buildings, £1m for young people, and JCB's bumper gift drive! 🎁 Read more: www.theknot.news/p/revamp-for... Subscribe to our free newsletter for good news!

A fantastic video from 1960 about The Burslem Scheme, by Kathleen and Ken Jupp. This video shows areas all around Burslem and shows the area being renovated, buildings being painted and the general area being made better. Don't forget to subscribe! youtu.be/_OuR3YDG7_A

The 2025 calendars are here! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered – I’ll be spending the next few days sorting orders, delivering the local ones, and shipping the rest. Keep an eye on the post! 📬 Shoutout to The Calendar Company in Stafford! linktr.ee/theredhaired...

The hidden history of Providence Independent Churchyard in Upper Tean, Staffordshire deserves to be told. This quiet graveyard holds stories of faith, resilience, and a bold nonconformist movement that shaped the village’s past. 📜 Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/-jArdgZD_Tg

Just found a chilling 1870 case of possible spontaneous human combustion while researching! 😱 Edith Lake, of Upper Tean, tragically died in a fire at 4 New Road. Fascinated by the story and diving deeper—I'll write a full article soon. Love local history? linktr.ee/theredhaired... #HistoryMystery

🚫 Walley’s Landfill is CLOSED! Discover how locals made it happen and what’s next 👉 www.theknot.news/p/stink-no-m... ✉️ Subscribe for free updates! #StokeOnTrent #GoodNews

📸 Explore Stoke-on-Trent for the Centenary! Join me for Photography Walks & Heritage Tours across Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire. Celebrate 100 years of our city! 📍 Find all the details & book now: www.theredhairedstokie.com Spaces are limited - don’t miss out! #stokeontrent #photography

Explore The Longest Yarn at Stoke Minster from Nov 21 to Dec 5. This 80-meter knitted tribute to D-Day brings history to life in a creative way. Free entry. Learn more: www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/the-longest-... ❤️ Love local history? Discover more here: linktr.ee/theredhaired... #TheLongestYarn

80 Years Ago Today at 11:11am there was the largest non nuclear explosion of WW2 in Staffordshire. www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/there-are-ww...

Lights, Camera, Action: Why Filmmakers Should be Flocking to Stoke-on-Trent Affordable, authentic and accessible, our city offers a versatile canvas for filmmakers, whether they're seeking pot banks and cobbles or grand historic houses www.theknot.news/p/lights-cam...

Stoke Minster is honestly such a beautiful and striking building. #stokeontrent #stokeupontrent #staffordshire #stoke #potteries #stokeminster

How You Can Help Shape the Future of The Red Haired Stokie I want your feedback on exciting ideas for raffles, heritage projects, and more! Read my blog and share your thoughts through a short poll: www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/how-you-can-... #stokeontrent #staffordshire #history #heritage

A snowy day in Longton. A beautiful winter day makes everything look beautiful, especially our historic buildings! I may make some of these available to buy in my on-line shop if people are interested, just let me know which ones you like the most. linkpop.com/jennatheraven #stokeontrent #longton

It's a beautiful, snowy day here in Staffordshire! Let's see who got what snow and share some photos! Comment below with your snow photos, and where and when you took them! www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk

🎞️ Bringing Hanley’s ABC Cinema to Life in Fenton The Home ABC Cinema has 34 seats and celebrates Hanley’s ABC & cinema history with vintage artefacts, red velvet curtains & a 35mm projector. 📖 Read more: www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/bringing-the... #StokeOnTrent #Fenton #HanleyABC #CinemaHistory

🌟 Share Your Voice with The Knot Life! 🌟 Write for our free community blog and share your stories, recipes, events, or creative ideas! 🖋️ From local news to business updates, unleash your creativity and inspire others. 👉 Get started: theknot.life/article/ #CommunityBlog #StokeOnTrent #Staffordshire

🌟 Good News for Stoke-on-Trent & Staffs! 🌟 🎖️ Care Farming’s Wellies Project wins King’s Award for mental health work 🐾 🏥 NHS Diabetes Remission spaces open 🎢 Alton Towers Black Friday: Free child stays 2025! 🔗 More: www.theknot.news 🔗 List events: www.theknot.life #StokeOnTrent #Staffordshire