Uncovering St Mark's With Mervyn Edwards.
St Mark's Church, Snow Hill, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4LT
A talk by Author and Historian Mervyn Edwards to uncover the hidden history of St Mark's church, Shelton.
Locally referred to as the 'Potters Cathedral', St Mark's holds an important place in the history of the area. Find out more about the rare Tinworth Reredos, the Minton Hollins tiles that were made by potters just around the corner from St Mark's and the link between the Twyfords and the church.
VR tours of the newly conserved church tower will be available to enable you to get a unique birds eye view of Shelton and beyond.
Find out more about Mervyn Edwards here http://www.merver.co.uk
The event is part of a the Under One Roof a capital works and community engagement programme and is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 12 September:
- 11am-1pm and 7pm-9pm
Location & directions
St Mark's Church, Snow Hill, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4LT
- Contact on day:
- Sarah Bonam
- Telephone number:
- +447921126692
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Wheelchair access to main spaces.
Additional information
There is a bus stop outside the church in Snow Hill. Bus times can be found here https://bustimes.org/stops/3890D031701 If you are coming by car, parking is available in the side streets. You will not be able to park in the church yard. You are welcome to bring your bike in to the church yard to keep it safe
- Max no of people per tour:
- 200
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
