Knotty

KnottyThe Story of the North Staffordshire Railway (2 hours) The NSR was established in 1846, and grew to become a profitable network linking with the larger railway companies around it. It responded to public needs, creating a Loop Line through the heart of the Potteries, and growing and adding stations as suburbs of towns developed. It took advantage of local mineral resources and carried off product of the coal industry. Its sturdy development beat of

We start with a celebration of Jollees nightclub with audience members and performers – with special appearances by Mel Scholes

and people were proud to work for The Knotty

The restoration of the Caldon Canal The annual events of Club Day

It builds understanding and respect for both older people as former workers and members of the former mining community

Queens Park in colour

The Story of the North Staffordshire Railway  (2 hours)

Caverswall China – plus a complete film on sagger-making and a film on craft pottery of the 1950s

then see boats working the tunnel in the 1940s

Designed by the great theatre architect Frank Matcham

60 minutes - £12

Key areas featured are the transformed Hanley Deep Pit site to create Central Forest Park

Gordon Mitchell