Stafford History Day

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Step Back in Time and Celebrate Stafford’s Heritage! 🌟
Join us in Stafford Town Centre for a free, family-friendly celebration of the town’s rich history! This exciting event invites you to explore Stafford’s fascinating past while enjoying activities, performances, and historical experiences throughout the day.
Event Highlights 🎉
📜 Historical Tours – Visit iconic landmarks including St Mary’s Church, St Chad’s, The High House, and The Alms Houses, with expert guides bringing Stafford’s past to life.
🎭 Vibe 1 Radio Roadshow Market Square
📚 Talks & Presentations – Engage with local history experts at The Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Café open, indoor stalls, and exhibitions from 10 AM to 4 PM
🏛️ Stafford Library ‘Staffordshire Shakespeare Society’ will perform for approximately 30 mins at 11:30am and 12:30pm.
Including many scenes from plays performed at Stafford Castle and the Gatehouse over the last 30 years
📜🏛️📖The Staffordshire History Centre will have a special programme of spotlight talks, pop up displays and object handling, a trail and badge making for children. Exhibition 'twenties takeover' will be on display.
Our events will run between 10.30 and 3.30 and will be free
Heritage Sites Open to Explore 🏰
🕍 St Mary’s Church, a breathtaking example of medieval architecture,
⛪ St Chad’s Church, renowned for its remarkable Norman architecture and medieval charm, invites visitors to explore its peaceful interior
🏛 Stafford Heritage Trail
Ancient High House
Book trail to coincide with the day, a great children's trail at the house. Historical Stafford Town Tours
📍 Market Square -
Medieval battle reenactments (Stafford Castle)
William Emery & Son - Classic 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Hearse.
Street Food, retail stalls, mobile bars
🎨 Studio Fresh Arts & Crafts Shop 🗺️✨
📢 Calling Local Businesses!
We’d love for you to get involved! If your business has a unique story, trade, or craft, help bring Stafford’s history to life. Decorate your shop windows with pictures and memorabilia, add bunting for a festive feel, and share the journey of your trade with visitors. Free pitches are available for local businesses to showcase their products.
📩 Get Involved!
Make this day truly special! To participate or book a pitch, contact Nikki at nikki@lrpartnership.co.uk.
**If you would like to be involved, please contact lorraine@lrpartnership.co.uk with details of your planned activities.
Let’s celebrate Stafford’s incredible heritage together!
📅 Organised by: LR Partnership Events / Staffordshire Cultural Events CIC
💰 Supported by: Stafford Borough Council, Stafford Town Centre Partnership and UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)in association with Vibe 1 Radio
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As we gather information from each historical place of interest about their plans for the day, we will continue to update page.

Dates

The event runs from 10:00 to 16:00 on the following dates.
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