The latest in a series of “Teapot Tours” highlighting the rich potteries heritage of Staffordshire will take to the water.
The Teapot Boat Ride organised by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce will unlock the mysteries of the Trent and Mersey Canal, with tour members going on board a narrow boat.
They will learn about the numerous factories that created teapots – and other world-beating ceramics – in their heyday.
Discovering untold stories that shaped Stoke-on-Trent into a modern-day cultural hub, guests will also travel through the 1.6 mile long Harecastle Tunnel.
Passage through the Tunnel – which was originally designed for transporting bulky cargoes of clay to factory doors – minimised breakages of finished products sent to market in the early 19th century.
The Teapot Boat Ride, which takes place on Thursday, August 10, is co-hosted by Simon Davies, co-founder and Managing Director of ProtectaPet.
Simon devised the Teapot Tours with the aim of connecting industry with the arts, to help people learn about the Potteries’ history and to create a Trent and Mersey Canal-based vision for the future.
“We want to highlight our heritage gold which would be the envy of most places in Britain,” said Simon.
“Going forward local businesses and heritage experts are developing a vision for the disused Price and Kensington Teapot Works at Longport which could be developed into an arts event space.
“Our ongoing Teapot Tours, which are open to allcomers including members of the Chamber, raise the profile of the area’s heritage.”
Following the boat ride, participants will embark on a leisurely two-mile stroll through Bathpool Park, ending up at the Blue Bell Inn, Kidsgrove for drinks and informal networking.
To start the tour, guests will gather at 1.30pm at the Kidsgrove Train Station Car Park.
Sponsoring the event are Cris Cohen from Feasted, Tom Edwards of We are Culla and the Blue Bell Inn.
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