Saturday with Arnold
A series of 5 forty five minute to one hour videos screening on facts of Arnold Bennett relating to the Dudson location, Hope street and surrounding area. Plus a production of a 6th one.
The videos will promote the fact that the Dudson centre is located at the birthplace of the greatest writer, Arnold Bennett, the author of the Five Towns Stories. There will also be an exhibition of items relating to Bennett at each of the screenings. The production of the sixth video will encapsulate a combination of these facets and a 'virtual Bennett walk' featuring Mervyn Edwards with relevant film archive from Staffordshire Film Archives. This video will be in the form of a continuously running 'streaming' video which can loop on an unattended screen all day if needed or on special event occasions.
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.