Tag: localhistory
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Lichfield History Access Point
Nestled in the heart of Lichfield, our History Access Point brings together historical resources from across the county to illuminate the histories of Staffordshire, Lichfield and the county’s residents. The HAP has table space, physical reference materials and digital resources in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s. Located on the first floor of St Mary’s…
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Staffordshire History Festival 2023
Throughout September and October we will be showcasing and celebrating local history during the Staffordshire History Festival. This annual event is supported by archives and heritage and led by our libraries and arts colleagues. This year our main festival events include our sold out heritage open day and brand new walking tours of Eastgate Street…
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Restoring the Shelves
Recently representatives from the Friends of the William Salt Library presented a cheque for £15,764 to fund restoration work on original library shelving in the William Salt Library Trustees Room. The shelving was installed in 1918 when 19 Eastgate Street became the new home for the William Salt Library, after the collection outgrew its first…
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A Sense of Place
Participant painting flowers at one of the workshops Using the collections to inspire art, creativity and conversation From January 2023 the Archives and Heritage team have been joining forces with Staffordshire Libraries to deliver a creative wellbeing programme in two community managed libraries in Stafford. The Staffordshire Creative Residency formed part of the regional A…
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Rugeley Power Station
On the 9th May, we launched the exhibition ‘Keeping the Lights On: A History of Rugeley Power Station’ at the Museum of Cannock Chase. The event was well attended with former power station employees, their friends and family and others who are interested in the local landmark. All came together to reminisce and view the…
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