A History of Stoke-on-Trent in 8 Places
Also known as ‘The Potteries’, Stoke-on-Trent was once the world’s leading pottery manufacturer.
How We Built Suburbia: The Development of England’s Suburbs
Discover how suburbanisation in England over the past 200 years has changed people’s lives.
The Story of Maurice Dobson: The Tough-As-Nails, Openly Gay Ex-Miner
The little-known story of a charismatic, openly gay ex-coalminer from Barnsley.
Burton upon Trent: The Beer Capital of England
Once home to the biggest breweries in the world, Burton upon Trent became one of the great curiosities of the Victorian era.
What Was the Capital of England Before London?
London has long been the centre of England’s government, business and finance. But has it always been the capital?