North Staffordshire History

Of all the famous names who have hailed from the Potteries, few in their lifetime gave more honest, unalloyed pleasure than Gertrude Astbury...

Probably at some point in early to mid July 1934, Burslem hosted the world premier of the first film of an up-and-coming star, when, accordi...

'If only to hear the remarkable singing by Lily Lonsdale, the entertainments given by the Royal Gipsy Children are well worth atten...

The Queens Palace, Rhyl In the first few years on the road Lily and Ernie appeared in numerous venues up and down the country, includin...