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Born and bred in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, Jenna Goodwin isn't just an artist; she's a storyteller of the city's soul. With her camera or pencil in hand, she weaves tales of cobbled streets and smoky chimneys https://linktr.ee/theredhairedstokie

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Today is the final day to order the 2026 Stoke on Trent calendar before it goes to print. If you’ve been meaning to grab one, now is the time to do it.Β 

Order here before it’s too late:
https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/2026-stoke-on-trent-calendar-pre-order

30.11.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hot off the press! The Staffordshire Signal's second issue is live online. Print hits Staffordshire next week - grab yours fast! All info here: https://thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk/news/where-to-find-the-staffordshire-signal-and-how-to-have-it-delivered-to-your-home.html #StaffordshireSignal

28.11.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ever wondered about the hidden history beneath Alton Towers' rides? This estate's story stretches back over a millennium, from Iron Age forts to Gothic revival masterpieces. Prints available! #AltonTowers https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/alton-towers-aerial-autumn-view

20.11.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s a new poll live now on my Patreon, where you can help choose which video I should finish and post next.

Join here to vote - https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-video-do-143758594?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

17.11.2025 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting news! Meet The Staffordshire Signal, a new indie lifestyle mag celebrating our county's charm! Dive into local stories, support community projects & keep our culture thriving. Read the first edition free online or grab a print copy soon.Β  www.thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk #staffordshire

20.10.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A beautiful, misty, Sunday sunrise in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

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12.10.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love Stoke-on-Trent? My 2026 calendar is now up for pre-order! Each month, enjoy a stunning snap capturing our city's soul. Limited editions, printed locally Only Β£15 with UK delivery. Grab yours before they're gone! https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/2026-stoke-on-trent-calendar-pre-order

17.09.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well, you voted for Stoke-on-Trent for the calendar, so a Stoke-on-Trent calendar you shall have!Β 

Pre-orders will open soon, so make sure you are signed up for my newsletter at www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk so you don't miss it!

17.09.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The weather is looking good for tomorrow!

Join me in Alton on Saturday, 6th September, for a guided history & heritage walk.Β 

https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/exploring-altons-past-with-the-red-haired-stokie-guided-history-heritage-walk-30th-august-2025

05.09.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ready to step back in time? Join Jenna Goodwin, The Red Haired Stokie, on Aug 16, 2025, at 10 AM for a 3-mile heritage walk through Chesterton. https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/exploring-chestertons-past-with-the-red-haired-stokie-guided-history-heritage-walk-16th-august-2025

12.08.2025 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for something free to with the kids today? Head down to Longton Exhange!

Music, activities, bouncy castle, exotic animals and all kinds of fun, completely free!

They were just setting up when I was there but it is on until 3pm, and is on for the next 3 Fridays as well!

01.08.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you've enjoyed anything I've done, I'd love an honest review! It helps small creators like me.Β 

The Staffordshire Signal - https://share.google/ZlKFTpSfNZC7KAshJ &Β https://www.facebook.com/thestaffordshiresignal
The Red Haired Stokie - https://www.facebook.com/theredhairedstokie

06.07.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ll be on 6 Town Radio today at 11 am with the lovely Paula Welsh, chatting all things Stoke‑on‑Trent! Tune in to hear about our fabulous city and the stories that make it shine.Β 

Listen live at πŸ‘‰ https://www.6towns.co.uk/paula-welsh/

See you on air! 🎧

09.06.2025 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Join The Red Haired Stokie & win up to Β£25K! πŸŽ‰ Support local history with Staffordshire Moorlands Community Lottery for just Β£1/week.Β  Let's keep our stories alive and maybe win big! https://www.staffsmoorlandscommunitylottery.co.uk/support/the-red-haired-stokie-cic

06.06.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Happy Stoke-on-Trent Day! πŸŽ‰ Celebrating 100 years of stories, from potbanks to pioneers. Dive into our heritage with The Red Haired Stokie and join us in the present with The Staffordshire Signal. Here’s to the next 100! πŸ₯³ #StokeOnTrent100 #LoveStoke #SupportLocal

05.06.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A bartender pours a refreshing beer into a glass at a Montreal bar during the day.

A bartender pours a refreshing beer into a glass at a Montreal bar during the day.

🍻 Celebrate Father’s Day & National Beer Day with "Ales, Tales & Taverns" in Newcastle-under-Lyme! Join Jenna Goodwin for a 3-hour pub walk packed with history, stories, and drinks. Perfect for history buffs and beer lovers alike! 🎟️ Grab your tickets: TheRedHairedStokie.com 🍺 #PubWalks #FathersDay

28.05.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chatterley Whitfield's going from black to green πŸŒΏπŸ”‹ Plans are set to transform this historic site into a hub for renewable energy and digital innovation. Old buildings are getting a new life, blending history with a bright future for Stoke-on-Trent. πŸš€ #BlackToGreen #Sustainability

21.05.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover the hidden history of Froghall this Saturday, May 24th!
From its industrial past to canal tales, there's more than meets the eye. Join the guided walk!

https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/exploring-froghalls-past-with-the-red-haired-stokie-guided-history-heritage-walk-24th-may-2025

21.05.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for summer plans? Join me for guided history walks & talks in Staffordshire! From historic pubs to local legends, there's something for everyone.Β 

https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/collections/guided-history-heritage-walks-the-red-haired-stokie

#LocalHistory #ExploreStaffs

16.05.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just caught & Juliet at the Regent Theatre in Hanley! 🎭 It's a fun twist on Shakespeare with hits from Britney, Katy, and more. 🎢 Lee from Steps and Jay from The Wanted stole the show! Go see it before May 17, 2025! Tickets: andjulietthemusical.co.uk #StokeCulture #TheatreNight

13.05.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The weather’s looking fab for my history walk around Oakamoor tomorrow! If you’re looking for something to do with some like-minded people, come and join us.

https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/exploring-oakamoors-past-with-the-red-haired-stokie-guided-history-heritage-walk-10th-may-2025

09.05.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Moorcroft Pottery, a name known across the world and loved right here in Stoke-on-Trent, has closed after more than 100 years of craftsmanship.Β 

πŸ”— https://www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/moorcroft-closes-after-over-a-century-of-craftsmanship/

30.04.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the stunning grounds of Sandon Hall in Staffordshire, an unexpected piece of local history stands quietly on the landscape – the top of Trentham Hall’s once-majestic tower.

https://www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/trentham-tower/

21.04.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History - Join me for a night celebrating Staffordshire's amazing women at Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek!  June 11, 2025, 7-9pm  https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/well-behaved-women-rarely-make-history 🍻 #WomenInHistory #Leek #Staffordshire #StokeonTrent

21.04.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tickets for my Alton Towers talk have officially sold out – thank you so much to everyone who’s joining me!

πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦° The next talk will be Staffordshire Women Through History Make sure you’re signed up to my newsletter to be the first to hear when tickets go live:
πŸ‘‰ www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk

14.04.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Leopard, Burslem could be brought back to life – but what should it become?
Heritage hub, arts space, community venue?
https://www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/plans-are-in-motion-for-the-futire-of-the-leopard-burslem-but-what-do-you-think-it-should-be/
#Burslem #StokeonTrent #Staffordshire

12.04.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow is Timothy Trow Day. Join the 10am memorial opposite West End Methodist Church to honor the 21-year-old hero who saved a child from drowning in 1894. πŸŒŠπŸ•ŠοΈ https://fb.me/e/4rKOgjg5D Check my history walks here: https://www.theredhairedstokie.com #LocalHero #TimothyTrow

11.04.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I thought I'd try the Chat GPT trend that everyone is doing. What do you think, accurate representation of me? 🀣

www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk

10.04.2025 06:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tickets now on sale!
The Hidden History of Alton Towers: From Iron Age Fort to World-Famous Theme Park

Join @redhairedstokie for a fascinating talk uncovering the real story behind Alton Towers!
Wed 30 Apr | 7–9pm

https://www.theredhairedstokie.com/products/the-hidden-history-of-alton-towers-talk

08.04.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks so much to everyone who’s booked onto my Mow Cop walk – it’s now sold out!Β 

It’s a steep, rocky one but packed with local history and brilliant views.

More walks here: www.theredhairedstokie.com
Alton Towers history talk coming soon – tickets out later today!

www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk

08.04.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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