Join us this August for the very first Arthur Berry Weekend Walking Tour, setting off from Ford Green Hall in Smallthorne—Berry’s birthplace and the neighbourhood that profoundly influenced his life and work. This inaugural walk, taking place on Sunday 10th August, will follow a route from Smallthorne to Moorland Inn, with local historian and author Mervyn Edwards as your guide. Meet at the Ford Green Hall Café from 10.30am for an 11am start. The walk is free to attend and will finish around midday. This will be an inspiring opportunity to explore the streets and stories that helped shape one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most iconic artists.
Duration = 1 hour approximately
Free of Charge
No need to book.
Wear strong shoes, or walking shoes/boots.
Also on:-
-Sunday 17th August - Burslem to Middleport, meet from 10.30am at the Barewall Art Gallery, 2-4 Market Place, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4AT. The tour concludes in Burslem where the Chartist Festival will be taking place in Burslem's market place. Duration is approx 1 hour.
-Saturday 23rd August - Middleport to Wolstanton, meet from 10.30am at Middleport Pottery, Port St, Burslem, Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3PE. The tour will conclude on Wolstanton High Street. Duration is approx 1 hour.
This event is in collaboration with the Barewall Art Gallery.
Additionally visit Arthur Berry exhibition 'A Sense of Space' opens at Barewall Studio 9th Aug to 21st September. Includes original artworks and artifacts never seen before. Free. Open 10am to 4pm Tues to Sat or call 07932717718.
With thanks to The National Lottery Players & The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Also check out other Arts events in Stoke On Trent, Festivals in Stoke On Trent, Exhibitions in Stoke On Trent.
