Residents and visitors to Stafford are being invited to meet some of the area’s leading artists at a series of free Open Studios Weekends on 17th – 18th and 24th – 25th September, as part of Staffordshire’s Enjoy Art season. Since 2002, Staffordshire Open Studios Weekends have seen thousands of people meet with artists and [...]
Nick Fletcher is one of Britain’s top antiques experts. He has appeared on BBC and ITV programmes, has written several books and is also the antiques columnist for the Express & Star. In this fascinating insight into the antiques business Nick Fletcher will reveal many trade secrets and advise on how to buy and sell. [...]
A note to you in-education folk there’s a strike regarding the tuition fees on tomorrow midday. Again this has definitely been set up by students as it starts at 1pm, plenty of time to lie-in on your day off. – 1:00pm – 1:30pm: meet in Market Square. – 1:45pm: speeches/noise making/slogans etc. – 2:00pm: protest [...]
Become a real life treasure hunter. Learn from experts and handle real archaeological artifacts, antiques and documents from the past. Items from the Roman period through to WWII, including Anglo Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian and Victorian. Free admission. Supported by Staffordshire Arts and Museum Service and private collectors. via Stafford Borough Council – Heritage [...]
Come and join us for a fun packed day, we have a hog roast, birds of prey, bouncy castle, fancy dress competition, free admission to our children’s play area, craft stalls including: Cake stall, leather maker, candle maker, jewellery maker, wood turner, Shugborough ales and much more! 20% of the takings from the Hog roast [...]
Displays and demonstration from experts in embroidery, crochet, knitting and sewing. Exhibition of 17th century embroidery. Felt making workshop and children’s French Knitting workshop. Free admission. Supported by the Borough Broderers. via Stafford Borough Council – Heritage Events 2010.
Meet King Charles I at the Ancient High House, visit the local history groups in the County Buildings where there is a full talks programme and take a look around the 17th century English Civil War re-enactors encampment in the market square. Free admission. Organised by the Staffordshire Heritage Group. via Stafford Borough Council – [...]
Knight, damsel or peasant. Choose your costume and don’t forget your camera! Hands on dressing up fun for all the family. Join us for a guided tour of the Castle at 11am and 2pm. Free admission. In support of Heritage Open Days. via Stafford Borough Council – Heritage Events 2010.[topicblocks id="/en/stafford_castle" comment="When you publish this [...]
Gracious gowns to army greatcoats. Try on the costumes and uniforms from times gone by. Join us for a guided tour of the House at 11am and 2pm. Free admission. Supported by the Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum. In support of Heritage Open Days. via Stafford Borough Council – Heritage Events 2010.[topicblocks id="/en/ancient_high_house" comment="When you publish this [...]
Wednesday 18th August at 10:00am the Mayor of Stafford, Councillor Malcolm Thomas Millichap, will open “The Bible Today” Exhibition at the Stafford Gatehouse. The exhibition will then be open from 10am – 7:30pm on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Other events also taking place – see Stafford Bible Week website via Staffordshire Events Calendar A [...]