Centenary festival to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent's heritage
"Anyone who knows me knows I love Stoke-on-Trent - so it's great to be able to celebrate our heritage during our centenary year and beyond," she added.The projects and events include:A two-day Ceramic Symposium curated by Prof Neil Brownsword and Dr Alasdair Brooks of Re-Form Heritage at Jubilee HallA photographic exhibition showcasing the city and its people over the last century with a series of historical walking tours at Stoke MinsterAn audio documentary exhibition at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station highlighting the city's role in the Northern Soul movementThe development of new family-friendly workshops at Ford Green HallFurther information about future events and projects would be released in the coming months, the city council said.A number of events have been held in Stoke-on-Trent to celebrate 100 years since it was granted city status by King George V in recognition of its contribution to the pottery industry.
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