The exhibition of William Blake’s pictures of Stoke-on-Trent and further afield marks the 150th birthday of this important local photographer.
His most famous image of Smoky Stoke was the one jokingly named “Fresh Air for the Potteries”, when the air certainly wasn’t. But Mr Blake’s story is as fascinating as his images, from his birth in Pittsburgh, USA, to settling in Longton and recording local Potteries life for 50 years.
Local historian Jon Heal has been searching through the various collections of Blake’s photos and will explain why we are so lucky that so many survived.
Talk at 1pm, tickets £10 and includes a Cream Tea. Please book in advance by calling 01782 232323 or emailing MuseumEvents@stoke.gov.uk
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