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Connecting The Potteries to the World

The Warehouse, Etruria Industrial Museum, Etruria Vale Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4RB

  • 11 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

An illustrated talk exploring the 18th and 19th Century development of the canal network which drove the Industrial Revolution in North Staffordshire and made the mass production of pottery possible.

We will look at the needs of the industry, the origins of the narrow canals system and the people who helped it grow. The talk is presented by Andy Perkin of the Potteries Heritage Society and will include time for discussion and questions.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 11 September:
1900

Location & directions

The Warehouse, Etruria Industrial Museum, Etruria Vale Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4RB

Directions:
The Warehouse is next to the top lock at Etruria Junction. Free parking is available off Kilndown Close, off Etruria Vale Road, ST1 4RB.
Contact on day:
Andy Perkin
Telephone number:
+447989141910

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Places are limited so pre-booking online is preferred but not essential.
Booking website:
https://www.potteries.org.uk/connecting-the-potteries-book
Booking opens:
31 Jul 2024 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
03 Sep 2024 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Limited disabled parking onsite. Access from Lower Bedford Street.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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