Made in Staffordshire: The Inventions that Changed the World
Discover the ideas born in Staffordshire that shaped history
A talk with Jenna Goodwin – The Red Haired Stokie
📍 The Copeland Room, Spode Museum, Stoke
📅 Friday 15th November 2025
🕥 10:30 am
Join local historian and storyteller Jenna Goodwin for a fascinating morning uncovering the Staffordshire inventions that helped shape the world. From everyday essentials to global game-changers, these stories reveal the creativity, ingenuity, and bold ideas born right here in the county.
Expect surprising discoveries, entertaining storytelling, and an inspiring look at the people behind Staffordshire’s proud history of innovation.
The Little Vintage Tea Room will be open before and after the talk, serving drinks, cakes, and light meals on beautiful Spode china.
Afterwards, why not explore the Spode Museum itself and browse the shop, where you’ll find a treasure trove of gorgeous Stoke-on-Trent pottery from all eras and makers – all at fantastic prices and supporting the museum.
About the Venue
Hosted in the Copeland Room at the Spode Museum, this accessible space is reached by lift with toilets on the same floor. The wider site celebrates the heritage of Spode, one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most famous names, and continues to support the city’s living legacy of creativity and craftsmanship.
Let’s celebrate Staffordshire’s inventors, innovators, and pioneers – and the county’s impact on the world.
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