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Stafford History Day: Parks, Prisons & Purveyors of Fine Goods

Stafford History Day: Parks, Prisons & Purveyors of Fine Goods

When

March 28, 2026    
10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Where

Staffordshire History Centre
Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ

Event Type

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Join us at the Staffordshire History Centre for a day of free activities as part of the second Stafford History Day.

Twenties Takeover Exhibition in the gallery – 10 to 4

Pop Up Mini Displays in the research room – 10 to 2.30

  • The Stafford Floods of 1946
  • Victoria Park
  • Up Your Street

Meet the Expert: Conservation Demo in the Gallery – 12.30 to 1.30 and 2.30 to 3.30

Drop-in and see our expert Lisa demonstrate techniques for cleaning, preserving and caring for archive collections.

Spotlight Talks in the activity room (15 -20 minutes)

  • Stafford Shoemaking at 11am
  • Alice Hawkins: Stafford Suffragette at 12 noon
  • Crime & Punishment: The Rugeley Poisoner at 2pm
  • Tales of Tea: the Stafford Tea Tasters at 3pm

Toys, games & trails for families in the historic library – 10 to 4

Try out pick up sticks & dominoes, follow the conservation bug trail and make a badge to take home.

All activities are drop-in and free.