Staffordshire Hoard leaflet - Thedms.co.uk
Staffordshire Hoard leaflet - Thedms.co.uk
Staffordshire Hoard leaflet - Thedms.co.uk
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Un<strong>co</strong>ver the Dark Ages<br />
Learn about the <strong>Hoard</strong> and the world<br />
of the Anglo-Saxons. Follow the story<br />
of the <strong>Hoard</strong> from the day it was<br />
unearthed and see some of the<br />
fascinating techniques experts have<br />
used to find out more about it.<br />
Explore the <strong>Hoard</strong> using<br />
interactive digital media<br />
as part of the exhibition.<br />
This dazzling exhibition featuring<br />
over two hundred specially<br />
chosen artefacts from the<br />
<strong>Staffordshire</strong> <strong>Hoard</strong> is a unique<br />
opportunity to find out about<br />
this world famous dis<strong>co</strong>very.<br />
Make the most of<br />
your visit here<br />
Make the time to see some of the<br />
other great attractions whilst you are<br />
in Stoke-on-Trent.<br />
Special<br />
Offers<br />
A short walk away brings you to Emma<br />
Bridgewater where you can de<strong>co</strong>rate a<br />
plate, do some factory shopping or go on a<br />
factory tour. Gladstone Pottery Museum takes you back to<br />
the Victorian era with its bottle ovens, <strong>co</strong>bbled <strong>co</strong>urtyard<br />
and you can throw your own masterpiece. With over 20<br />
pottery factory shops, famous names such as Wedgwood,<br />
Portmeirion, Moorcroft and Aynsley, there is plenty to keep<br />
you occupied in the City.<br />
For special offers available at attractions and<br />
ac<strong>co</strong>mmodation and more ideas on things to do click on<br />
www.visitstoke.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>uk</strong> for more information.<br />
Or <strong>co</strong>ntact the Tourist Information Centre for your free<br />
information pack on 01782 236000<br />
E. stoke.tic@stoke.gov.<strong>uk</strong><br />
www.stokemuseums.org.<strong>uk</strong>/pmag<br />
Explore the meaning of the<br />
<strong>Hoard</strong> and the symbols which<br />
de<strong>co</strong>rate it. See how fragments<br />
of the <strong>Hoard</strong> have been<br />
re<strong>co</strong>nstructed and brought to<br />
life through replicas and<br />
interactives.<br />
The <strong>Hoard</strong> has also inspired<br />
members of the <strong>co</strong>mmunity to<br />
produce their own works, displayed<br />
alongside the main exhibition.<br />
There is an inspiring programme of<br />
hands-on workshops for schools.<br />
Visit the specially<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmissioned 9ft<br />
sculpture of the<br />
<strong>Staffordshire</strong> Saxon<br />
Warrior who is on<br />
proud display within<br />
the Museum’s foyer.<br />
During your visit you will also be able to see the<br />
world's greatest <strong>co</strong>llection of <strong>Staffordshire</strong> ceramics,<br />
a WW2 Spitfire and outstanding displays of fine and<br />
de<strong>co</strong>rative art, plus local and natural history. Enjoy<br />
light refreshments in the cafe including <strong>Staffordshire</strong><br />
oatcakes and browse the museum shop which stocks<br />
a range of locally produced ceramics and official<br />
<strong>Staffordshire</strong> <strong>Hoard</strong> merchandise.<br />
See a full programme of activities and events at...<br />
www.stokemuseums.org.<strong>uk</strong>/pmag