Gun Moor topic of history talk...

THE next meeting of the Moorlands History Live group will focus on Gun Moor.

Events witnessed at the Moorland Peak near

Leek with Alan Weeks of Swythamley Historical Society will take place on Wednesday, March 2 at 7.30pm in Warslow Village Hall,

A spokeswoman for the event said: “In 2019 the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust acquired Gun Moor because of its unique habitat and wildlife but had to take out a large loan.

“Alan Weeks of Swythamley Historical Society was asked if he could give a talk on the history of Gun Moor as a small part of their fundraising campaign to pay off their loan. At the time he knew only a couple of facts about what had taken place on and around the moor.

“But with a bit of digging around, he discovered that Gun Moor had witnessed a considerable number of events over the years – from prehistoric earthworks to post WW1 oil drilling; from monkish sheep pastures to modern day murder and much more besides – Bonnie Prince Charlie and the last local hanging. So come to the talk to hear all about it.”

Covid safety measures will be in place but please wear a mask if you can. Everyone is very welcome!

History Live meets on the first Wednesday of the month September to May (but not January) at 7.30pm in Warslow Village Hall to listen to great speakers and enjoy sharing an interest in local history.

Entrance is just £3 which includes refreshments and homemade bakes!

To find out more contact Janet on 01298 84624, email: historylivewarslow@gmail. com or the new website: www.historylive.co.uk.