StaffsStokeHistory
@ArchandHeritage
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Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service with the William Salt Library and the County Museum Service. We are based in Stafford & Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
Joined July 2014
Over 3000 visitors so far! 🎉
Thousands have visited the Staffordshire History Centre since its opening! 🎉 We're proud to have delivered this amazing space for @StaffordshireCC, blending a new extension with the restored historic William Salt Library. Have you visited? 👀 #Staffordshire #History #Restoration
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Join us next week for a storytime at the History Centre! Rhyme, wiggle and learn about geology in this imaginative sensory adventure. Tuesday 4th February 10:30am - 11am Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LZ Free - no need to book Ages 1-5
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Tomorrow's free lunchtime spotlight talk is about one of our more unusual items; the Scold's Bridle! Join us at 1pm in the Staffordshire History Centre.
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Open now at the Brampton Museum and Art Gallery 🏖️🍦🎢🚂
Have you seen our latest exhibition? We're delighted to be hosting @ArchandHeritage 'Leek to Llandudno', which is all about holidays. It's free to visit and open 10am - 5pm Tuesdays - Saturdays and 1.30 - 5pm on Sundays. #staffordshire #seaside #holidays #nostalgia
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Join us at the history centre Friday lunchtime for the first in our new programme of spotlight talks - this one is all about our carriages!
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To mark #NationalBirdDay we are heading back to 1985 with this fantastic birdwatching image from Doxey Marshes. We especially like the cow grazing near the hide!
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Wishing all of our followers, visitors, supporters and service users a very happy new year. We look forward to sharing more Staffordshire history in 2025.
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Did you know you can explore Staffordshire Past Track by theme? We have enjoyed looking at these Christmas celebrations.
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We hope everyone is having a relaxing festive period. If you are looking for something festive to read take a look at our blog post that links to our Christmas traditions article.
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Oh come all ye crafty! We're excited to make some festive creations at the History Centre. Drop in before 1:30pm today to make your own paper doll, moving picture, pop up theatre or vintage photograph. Merry Twixmas everyone!
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Wishing all of our followers, visitors and service users a very merry festive period. Thank you for your support during the past year. Whilst we take a short break from social media please visit our website if you need to get in touch.
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Here are our Christmas opening times, you can also find them on our website:
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We had a fantastic time crafting festive treasures on Saturday, so we're doing it again! Come along this Friday to make Victorian paper toys to take home with you. Friday 27th December 10:30pm - 1pm £2.50 per child
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Today we are sharing some our our favourite festive collections as we get into the Christmas mood. Anyone for a beef mince pie?!! What is your favourite Christmas treat or tradition? 🎄
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Thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas crafts today: we had a fantastic time exploring Victorian paper toys. Don't worry if you missed it: we're running this craft session again on 27th of December. Drop in 10:30am-1pm for more creative fun!
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Anyone can contact Samaritans free any time from any phone, even from a mobile without credit. Call 116 123 #LightUpTheNight For more support:
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Today is our family friendly Christmas Craft session - drop in between 10.30 and 2.30 at the Staffordshire History Centre. £2.50 (cash only please).
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We've been having a great time today preparing our festive craft activities for Saturday: visit the History Centre 10:30am - 2-:30pm to make your own paper toys and whimsical crafts! No booking required, ages 4+. Cost of £2.50 per child to cover craft materials
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Pop up theatres, paper dolls, Victorian toys and vintage photography: come along and create your own festive wonders to take home! Ages 4+. Saturday 21st December, 10:30am-2:30pm Drop in - No booking required £2.50 per child for craft materials (cash only please)
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Join us for festive lunch time crafts at the Staffordshire History Centre! Explore unusual Victorian Christmas cards and craft your own using our weird and wonderful archive collection. Friday 20th December 12:00 - 1:30pm Free - no booking required!
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