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Jun 21

Museum to be invaded by Anglo-Saxon warriors

To celebrate the opening of the new Staffordshire Hoard exhibition, Dark Age Discovery, the museum will be invaded by Anglo-Saxon warriors in search of their lost gold.  The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Warrior Gold Saturday 21 July 10.30am – 4pm Meet re-enactors from the Poor Cnights of St Chad as they demonstrate what life …

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May 02

VIP unveiling for 9ft Staffordshire Saxon sculpture

Residents are being given the chance to attend an exclusive VIP preview of the unveiling of a new work of art inspired by the world-renowned Staffordshire Hoard. The Staffordshire Saxon – an inspiring nine foot sculpture of an Anglo-Saxon warrior – will be unveiled to the public at an after-hours event at the Potteries Museum …

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Mar 22

9ft warrior to showcase the Staffordshire Hoard

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has announced today it is a partner in a project to engage two welding apprentices and a local artist, Andy Edwards, to create and cast a 9ft tall Mercian Warrior statue. Apprentice Jak Forester, aged 21, of Prime Street, Northwood, said: “It’s been a once in a lifetime experience to working on …

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