1975 - Gladstone Night at Jollees, the night club in Longton 'above the bus station'
Gladstone Pottery Museum - Jollees Night
1975 - Carols in the Yard with the World Premiere Performance of the Clayhanger Theme
1975 - Bazaar | Fund raising event
1976 - The First Exhibition | Exhibition and book launch by Kathy Niblett
The demolition of the Bluebell Works, Longton and a chance conversation were the combined impetus behind the Exhibition and Catalogue of Portrait Figures by Sampson Smith. Since Sampy had been such a significant manufacturer in Longton it seemed appropriate to remind local people, and collectors alike, about the man and his work. The exhibition was held in the recently-opened Gladstone Centre.
The book which accompanied the exhibition was written by Kathy Woolliscroft (now Niblett). After 40 years it remains the only book written about Sampy. Sampy, Sampson Smith, Manufacturer of all kinds of Figures in Great Variety Grant Aided by West Midlands Arts
Exhibition, Book and Catalogue of Portrait Figures by Sampson Smith - 1976
Images from the Terry Woolliscroft Collection
1976 - Brass and Clogs with the Royal Doulton Band and Miss Lavington Evans
1977 - Mud and Water Man - Michael Cardew Retrospective Exhibition
A retrospective exhibition of pottery by Michael Cardew was opened in the Gladstone Centre on August 6th by Michael Cardew himself. It displayed the work of one of England's greatest potters from 1923 - 1977 and was complimented by detailed and illuminating texts and illustrations.
Gladstone Pottery Museum - Michael Cardew exhibition
1977 - Kilns of the Potteries | Seminar 23 & 24 April 1977
Gladstone Pottery Museum - Kilns of the Potteries Seminar 23 & 24 April 1977
Organised by the London Kiln Study Group
1978 - The Last Bottle Oven Firing in The Potteries
Gladstone Pottery Museum Story - 24 Hours in the past
Paul Niblett and Nerys Williams take part in the show as extras
2015 - Fifth Longton Beer Festival | July 2015
Gladstone Pottery Museum Story - Beer Festival 2015
2015 - Heritage Open Day | 12 September 2015
Gladstone is the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal burning ovens made the world's finest bone china. Traditional skills, original workshops, the cobbled yard and huge bottle ovens transport visitors back in time.
LONGTON HISTORY WALK
There was a Longton History walk with local historian and volunteer Phil Rowley at 1400 on Saturday.
2015 - Exhibition for the Autumn : 'Talking with the Dead - Spiritualism in Stoke-on-Trent'
Stoke is famous for its pits & pots but who knew the secret history of Stoke Spiritualism?
The exhibition at Gladstone Pottery Museum was from 1 September to 31 October 2015.
"Most of our visitors know how important pits and pots are in the history of Stoke-on-Trent but in our new exhibition we're telling one of the untold stories of the everyday life of our city. 'Talking with the Dead - Spiritualism in Stoke-on-Trent' is an exhibition which looks at how the Spiritualist religion has played a significant role in Stoke-on-Trent’s history since 1870 and is free with admission in September and October.
It has brought together memories, objects and photographs from three local spiritualist churches, the Longton church being one of our neighbours. Whether you are a cynic, believer or just curious it offers an interesting look at a hidden past of out local area."
2015 - Classic Bus, Running Day | 27 September 2015
The Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society held a rally and running day at Gladstone. Preserved buses and rides on a classic vehicles using the comprehensive free bus service around the area. The shop and café was open for refreshments.
Classic Bus Running Day
2015 - Twilight Carols in the Cobbled Yard (in filthy, awful weather but the show must go on!)
Photos: Nerys Williams
Photos: Nerys Williams
Our brilliant manager, super-skilled demonstrators and Phil, our wonderful volunteer singing in the rain.
Photos: Nerys Williams
2016 - July's Gladstonebury Beer and Music Festival
"Most of our visitors know how important pits and pots are in the history of Stoke-on-Trent but in our new exhibition we're telling one of the untold stories of the everyday life of our city. 'Talking with the Dead - Spiritualism in Stoke-on-Trent' is an exhibition which looks at how the Spiritualist religion has played a significant role in Stoke-on-Trent’s history since 1870 and is free with admission in September and October.
