Stoke-on-Trent Living Heritage

Discover more about the heritage and culture of Stoke-on-Trent, uncovering hidden stories of the fascinating people, places and events that shaped the area through the centuries. Explore the trails using the GPS-enabled map. You’ll also find plenty of interesting facts, compelling videos, and hear about famous and lesser known events from the area’s history along the way. Stoke-on-Trent: A Living Heritage City (LHC) is a two-year UKSP-funded Pilot – project-managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council – showcasing the cultural heritage assets and rich historical narratives of the city, using both physical and digital interpretation. The ‘Seeds’ programme utilises additional funding matched from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants. The aim of the programme is to create a shared heritage ‘narrative trail’ across the city working in partnership, and involving and inspiring residents and visitors – towards showcasing the city’s living heritage to the widest possible audiences.