Which museum has the Staffordshire Hoard?

the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
The Staffordshire Hoard is on display at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery.

When did the Potteries museum open?

1956
The museum opened on its current site in 1956 as the Stoke-on-Trent City Museum & Art Gallery. The building was designed by the city architect; J. R. Piggott. Over the winter of 1985/6 the Spitfire was moved from its previous home in a glasshouse outside the museum to a specially constructed gallery within the museum.

Where can I view the Staffordshire Hoard?

The Staffordshire Hoard is free to see at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, and when it is on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery .

Is Hanley museum free?

Admission Free We offer free public WiFi at the museum – simply connect to ‘SotCC-Guest’ and complete the registration page. Our Access and Learning Policy can be found here.

What was found in the Staffordshire Hoard?

The find. The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork ever found. Discovered in a field near the village of Hammerwich, near Lichfield, Staffordshire (UK) on 5 July 2009, it consists of almost 4,600 items and fragments.

When was Hanley museum built?

13th October 1956
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Hanley The City Museum & Art Gallery was officially opened by Alderman Horace Barks on the 13th October 1956. The enlarged museum and art gallery was opened by Prince Charles in 1981.

What was found in the Staffordshire hoard?

What was the value of the Staffordshire hoard?

£3.2m
When the hoard first went on display to the public people queued for hours to see it. Declared treasure and given a value of £3.2m, the region did manage to keep it in the local area. It is now jointly owned by Birmingham City Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

Who discovered the Staffordshire hoard?

Terry Herbert
The first pieces of the hoard were discovered in 2009 by local metal-detectorist Terry Herbert on farmland close to his home in Hammerwich parish, near Lichfield in Staffordshire.

Who is Gladstone Pottery named after?

Minister William Ewart Gladstone
1869 – 1939 Gladstone Pottery got its name from the Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, who served as PM for 12 years. The engine house was built in 1875, which featured a steam engine which ground raw materials, replacing child labour when it was less available.

Which is the Best Art Gallery in Staffordshire?

Get to know artists old and new, including The Lowry of The Potteries Arthur Berry, in the outstanding collection at Barewall Gallery.

Where can I see the Staffordshire Hoard in Birmingham?

The Staffordshire Hoard is on display at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery . It is not currently on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery as the Museum and Art Gallery is closed until 2022 due to essential electrical works.

Is there a World War 1 Museum in Staffordshire?

Experience life in a World War One trench at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, dedicated to the people of Staffordshire who have served the UK in conflict, and hear re-enactments of ancient battles.

Which is the best theatre to visit in Staffordshire?

The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum reveals all about the creator of the first comprehensive English dictionary, while one of the best theatres in Staffordshire, the Garrick Theatre, is a hotbed of cultural activity which the celebrated 17 th Century actor would have been proud of.