Legacy and Continuity: International Ceramic Symposium
A two-day symposium celebrating the rich ceramics heritage of the city and its modern World Craft City status.
This symposium is one of the highlight events for the Stoke-on-Trent 100: Centenary Heritage Festival. Dr Alasdair Brooks and Professor Neil Brownsword in collaboration with Jingdezhen Ceramic University, China, bring together speakers from across the globe to outline the international impact of Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramic industry. This two-day symposium celebrates the rich ceramics heritage of the city and its modern World Craft City status to engage both scholars and members of the public in a discussion of the past and present of Staffordshire ceramics. The symposium is free to attend and is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Book your place at the symposium at the link below:
Stoke-on-Trent 100: A Heritage Festival for the Centenary
Following a successful bid for £186,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are pleased to present the Stoke-on-Trent 100: A Heritage Festival for the Centenary – as the city celebrates 100 years since receiving official city status.
This programme of events, jointly organised by the city council and key partners, highlights Stoke-on-Trent’s World Craft City Status, showcases the work delivered through the Living Heritage City initiative, and outlines the city’s ambitions for heritage in the future.
Join us for a city-wide celebration of the historic achievements of the city’s past, and look ahead to the future heritage legacy of the next 100 years. With opportunities to learn new skills, contribute to conversations, and support the city’s cultural heritage organisations.
Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Stoke-on-Trent 100: A Heritage Festival for the Centenary is made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Upcoming events:
Arthur Berry 100 Weekend Walking Tour
A Celebration of Stoke-on-Trent's Centenary at Ford Green Hall
Legacy and Continuity: International Ceramic Symposium
Plus, more events to be announced soon!
About The National Lottery Heritage Fund:
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK’s heritage. Using money raised by National Lottery players we support projects that connect people and communities to heritage. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more. Heritage can be anything from the past that people value and want to pass on to future generations. We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.