Made in England: Public Involvement

Made in England was a project in three parts. The first was a mosaic installed in the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke. The second was a series of public workshops. The third was a website documenting the project: www.made-in-england.net As the project depended on public involvement, it was essential that as many people [...]

Made in England: Stoke-on-Trent

I remember my first development trip to Stoke. I drove up the M40.  Repeatedly listening to the same CD,  I’d achieved a meditative high of anticipation and excitement, when the phone rang. It was a Stoke-on-Trent number. ‘Hello duck’ said an unfamiliar voice. ‘Snow is forecast. Best get here early.’ It was the landlady from [...]