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SHARED STORIES VOL 2
Sep
6
to Oct 18
BCB 2025, Edinburgh Fringe 2025, CLAYHEAD, Exhibition, Event, HODs 2025, Made in Stoke-on-Trent

SHARED STORIES VOL 2

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CERAMIC CITY STORIES STOKE-ON-TRENT

(*Presented to coincide with British Ceramics Biennial 2025 & Heritage Open Days 2025)

6th September - 18th October 2025 - please see below for specific opening times & dates.

CONVERSATIONS IN CLAY…

Explore exquisite encaustic tiles and strange studio ceramics in this unusual and eclectic exhibition created and curated by artists Danny Callaghan (Stoke-on-Trent) and Craig Peebles (Edinburgh).

Location: Ceramic City Stories, Winkhill Mill, Swan Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7RH

(10 minutes walk from Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station & BCB 2025 at SpodeWorks).

Specific opening dates & times:

September

Sat 6th (10am - 5pm), Sun 7th (10am - 5pm)

*Preview opening during installation. Please note the exhibition will be a work-in-progress but you are welcome to visit us - come & say hello!

Friday 19th (10am - 3pm), Sat 20th (10am - 3pm), Sun 21st (10am - 12noon)

*Part of Heritage Open Days 2025 (free factory tours 12noon on Fri 19th & Sat 20th, see separate event listings for booking places)

Thursday 25th (10am - 3pm), Friday 26th (10am - 3pm) Saturday 27th (10am - 12noon)

October

Friday 3rd (10am - 5pm), Saturday 4th (10am - 5pm)

Thursday 9th (10am - 3pm), Friday 10th (10am - 3pm) Saturday 11th (10am - 12noon)

Thursday 16th (10am - 5pm), Friday 17th (10am - 5pm) Saturday 18th (10am - 12noon)

*See our full ‘Events’ list for Factory Tours, Evening Drinks Reception & other events.

CERAMIC CITY STORIES | WELBY & WRIGHT

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SHARED STORIES | CLOSING DRINKS
Oct
17
5:00 PM17:00
BCB 2025

SHARED STORIES | CLOSING DRINKS

JOIN US between 5.00pm - 8.00pm on Friday 17th October for a friendly and informal gathering to raise a glass to our 'Shared Stories Vol 2' exhibition. No booking or rsvp; you are welcome to invite friends and just turn up on the day.

This exhibition has opened alongside (& benefitted from) the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB 2025). It offers a mix of exquisite encaustic tiles and unusual studio ceramics created and curated by artists Danny Callaghan (Ceramic City Stories) & Craig Peebles (Welby & Wright). The work reflects their long creative collaboration driven by a shared love for tiles and architectural ceramics.

The event also offers a final opportunity to visit Winkhill Mill and peek into an historical Stoke-on-Trent tile manufactory. The Firing Line produces dust pressed tiles using traditional techniques and 100 year old cast iron machinery. Visitors will be able to see the production space, presses, kilns and tiles.

10 minutes walk from Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station and BCB 2025 at SpodeWorks. Free and unrestricted parking is to be found adjacent to the building and in neighbouring streets (although it can be busy during weekdays).

Access is limited to this historical industrial building. It involves a number of steps and two floor levels (former loading bay). Unfortunately, it is not suitable for people who use a wheelchair. However, some areas could be accessed with prior discussion and agreement regarding an alternative door and arrangements. To discuss possibilities, please email Danny: hello@ceramiccitystories.info

CERAMIC CITY STORIES | WELBY & WRIGHT

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MINTON IN HARTSHILL
Sep
20
4:00 PM16:00
HODs 2025, Event, Exhibition, BCB 2025

MINTON IN HARTSHILL

SORRY - NOW FULLY BOOKED However, if you are willing to be on a ‘RESERVE LIST’ please fill in/submit the form below as people do drop out & places may become available. We will contact you to let you know by 9am on the day of the event (Saturday 20th September)

Explore the exciting legacy of the Minton family in Hartshill. In the mid-nineteenth century, pottery manufacturer, Herbert Minton, transformed the village, building Holy Trinity Church, worker’s houses and the school at his own expense.

  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday 20th September

Join us for a gentle walk of around 2 miles, pausing to share thoughts and stories from our Minton enthusiasts and experts along the way. We will gather at Holy Trinity Church (Main Entrance) and explore many interesting historical buildings and sites including: Longfield House and Cottage,

Stoke Cemetery and Minton graves, Royal Infirmary site, Minton Cottages, School and School House and the Vicarage & coach house.

Pre-booking is required; please request your place(s) using the form below:

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SECRET MUSEUM | FACTORY TOURS
Sep
19
to Sep 20
HODs 2025, Event, Exhibition, BCB 2025

SECRET MUSEUM | FACTORY TOURS

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As part of national Heritage Open Days 2025, visitors are offered a rare opportunity to join a guided tour behind the scenes at Winkhill Mill, Swan Street, Stoke, a traditional ceramic tile manufactory. The Firing Line produces dust pressed tiles using traditional techniques and 100 year old cast iron machinery.

There is also a chance to see SHARED STORIES VOL 2 an exhibition of contemporary encaustic tiles and studio ceramics, created and curated by artists Danny Callaghan (Ceramic City Stories) and Craig Peebles (Welby & Wright).

Two Secret Museum | Factory Tours will be offered:

  • 12:00noon - 1:30pm Friday 19th September

  • 12:00noon - 1:30pm Saturday 20th September

Pre-booking is required; please request your place(s) using the form below:

CERAMIC CITY STORIES | WELBY & WRIGHT

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