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Colin Grazier

Colin Grazier

Able Seaman Grazier, from Tamworth, helped crack the Enigma code that turned the tide of World War 2

Local Heroes

Captain Scott's Heritage (VIDEO)

Fran Clarke is travelling to the Antartic to save artefacts from Scotts expedition to the South Pole

Tean World War 2 Plane Crash

A fighter aircraft for the US Army crashed into houses at Tean in 1944. The pilot was killed.

Staffordshire Hoard

Find out more about the largest-ever haul of Anglo-Saxon gold found in Britain

Who will have the Hoard?

Have your say on where the 'Staffordshire Hoard' of Anglo Saxon gold should be kept.

Dr Johnson at 300

The tercentenary celebrations of the birth of Doctor Samuel Johnson. We list some of them here

Following in Scott's steps

A local lady recreates Scott's historic expedition to the antarctic

Keele Levitation

Find out more about an attempt by Keele University students to levitate the Clock Tower in 1970.

Raven Mason Pottery Exhibition

A unique display of Mason’s ceramics will be exhibited at Keele Hall, for a limited time only

Fred Horry - murderer

Fred Horry went from being a Burslem businessman to being hanged for murder

'John Baskeyfield VC'

40 years after the film 'John Baskeyfield VC' was made, it has been restored for a special screening

Chimney pot museum

The Chimney Pot Museum in Burslem looks set to re-open in 2009 after getting new funding.

Robin Hood of Staffordshire(?)

There is evidence that the famous outlaw may have come from Staffordshire, not Nottingham

Thomas Wardle

The industrialist oversaw Leek's growth in the world of luxury textiles in the 19th century

Mosty Lea Mill

Find out more about Mosty Lea Mill, the 19th century flint mill, which is now a tourist attraction

Darwin at 200 - events

Many events celebrating the 'Charles Darwin 200' anniversary are being held in Staffordshire

The 'Blore Heath 1459' Overture

Find out how the bloody battle of Blore Heath in Staffs inspired a composer to write a new work.

History Messageboard - form

Post requests for info about local historic facts & artefacts - and also post your helpful answers!

Darwin + Staffordshire

A few of the curious facts, coincidences & observations that connect Staffordshire to Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin in Staffordshire

The great nineteenth-century naturalist gained inspiration - and a wife - in this county

Maer Village - Photo Gallery

Charles Darwin spent a lot of time in Maer in north Staffs. What would he have seen on his walks?

History Questions & Answers

Your Staffordshire history questions - answered by you!

Leek's History - interview (Audio)

Cath Walton tells Terry Walsh all about the history of Leek, as researched for her latest book

Holy Holly Day (Audio)

BBC Staffs Becky Wood finds out all about the day that celebrates the famous Civil War battle

Minton Papers (Audio)

The 300 year-old Minton Collection archive is being sold by its owners Waterford Wedgwood

The Stafford Knot

Ever wondered where the knot came from? Or why it's so important? Find out all the info here...

The birth of Stoke-on-Trent

In March 2010 it’ll be a 100 years since the six towns became one

Family History

If you live in Staffordshire, this article can help you to trace your family history.

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