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

MINTON IN HARTSHILL

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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SHARED STORIES VOL 2
Aug
1
to Aug 26
Event, Edinburgh Fringe 2025

SHARED STORIES VOL 2

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WELBY & WRIGHT | EDINBURGH FRINGE 2025 (Fringe venue #493)

Friday 1st August - Tuesday 26th August 2025

Open every Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm (throughout the Fringe)

CONVERSATIONS IN CLAY…

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

Location: Welby & Wright | Atelier & Gallery, 79 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8BU

(Opposite EICC Edinburgh Intenational Convention Centrę).

*See our full ‘Events’ list for ‘Evening Drinks Reception’ & other events

WELBY & WRIGHT | CERAMIC CITY STORIES


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#SharedStories | Finale Reception & Drinks (BCB 2023)
Nov
3
5:00 PM17:00
BCB 2023, Event

#SharedStories | Finale Reception & Drinks (BCB 2023)

#SHAREDSTORIES

Celebrate the past: look to the future

Raise a glass with us to mark the close of the #SharedStories exhibition (& final weekend of BCB) at an informal finale evening reception. Visitors will have a final opportunity to explore an eclectic mix of historic & contemporary tiles & exquisite (re)drawings exhibited in a traditional ceramic tile works; one of the city’s hidden historic gems!

This exciting exhibition has been created and curated by artists Danny Callaghan (Ceramic City Stories, Stoke-on-Trent) and Craig Peebles (Welby & Wright, Edinburgh). It reflects a two-year creative collaboration driven by a shared love for tiles and architectural ceramics. Guests will be able to meet and chat with the two artists during the event.

Artist Ruth Impey (Glasgow) will also be present & has contributed an additional display telling the story of Scotland’s forgotten industrial potteries (50 Pots). Contemporary work will also feature including ‘Glasgow Smogware’ & ‘Beithir’ mosaic tiles from Stockingfield Bridge made in partnership with artist Louise Nolan (Make It Glasgow).

Visitors will also have a last opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes of The Firing Line, a manufacturer that still produces ‘dust press’ tiles using 100 year old technology and traditional techniques. We hope you enjoy this collection of new artworks, historical artefacts and shared stories. Join us for a special night on the tiles!

Evening Reception & Drinks

5:00pm - 8:00pm Friday 3rd November

*Guests are welcome to arrive & leave at any time between 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Limited availability, booking required for this event. Please register your interest using the form below. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

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