These summer walks will be an inspiring opportunity to explore the streets and stories that helped shape one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most iconic artists. All will start at 11am and explore the landscapes that inspired Berry’s work and life.

For those unable to join in person, downloadable self-guided versions of the walks will soon be available at: www.arthurberry100.co.uk.

Tickets: No need to book.
Additional Notes: Wear strong shoes, or walking shoes/boots

This event is in collaboration with the Barewall Art Gallery.

Times: All walks start at 11am, with meeting from 10.30am

Duration: Approximately one hour

Sunday 10th August: Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne to Moorland Inn

Meet at the Ford Green Hall Café from 10.30am for an 11am start. The walk is free to attend and will finish around midday. Follow a route from Smallthorne to Moorland Inn, with local historian and author Mervyn Edwards as your guide. Duration approx. 1 hour.

Notes: Visit the Ford Green Hall Museum to see the newly gifted Arthur Berry artwork titled: Old Man Seated (Black and White), 1984 on Mixed Media, measures 39cm x 52cm, which has now gone on public display in the tearoom at the much-loved heritage museum, open to the public Sun to Thurs 1pm-4pm. www.fordgreenhall.org.uk.

Sunday 17th August: Burslem to Middleport

Meet from 10.30am at the Barewall Art Gallery, 2-4 Market Place, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4AT with local historian and author Mervyn Edwards as your guide. The tour concludes in Burslem where the Chartist Festival will be taking place in Burslem's market place. Duration is approx 1 hour

Saturday 23rd August: Middleport to Wolstanton

Middleport to Wolstanton, meet from 10.30am at Middleport Pottery, Port St, Burslem, Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3PE with local historian and author Mervyn Edwards as your guide. The tour will conclude on Wolstanton High Street. Duration is approx 1 hour.