Heritage and Art Books, Plays, Media and Posters

Discover our extensive collection of art books, local history publications, DVDs, and heritage media celebrating the rich cultural legacy of Stoke-on-Trent and the Potteries.

Art Books & Exhibition Catalogues

Explore our unique collection of art history books, artist monographs, and exhibition catalogues connected to artists past and present at Barewall. Many books are from artist estates, donated to the gallery for sale, including works related to the Stoke School of artists such as Arthur Berry, Maurice Wade, George Mallalieu, and Jack Simcock. Featured titles include Arthur Berry: A Ragged Richness and Derek Higginson Exhibition Catalogue 2017.

Stoke-on-Trent & Potteries Heritage Books

Browse our comprehensive collection of 100+ local history books covering Burslem, Hanley, Tunstall, Longton, Stoke, and Fenton. Titles include works by historian Mervyn Edwards, the Images of England series, and specialist publications on pottery heritage, industrial history, and local culture.

Arnold Bennett Collection

Discover 15+ Arnold Bennett novels, poetry collections, and biographical works including The Card, Clayhanger, The Old Wives' Tale, and Riceyman Steps. We also stock Arnold Bennett-related heritage publications and DVDs.

Historical DVDs & Films

Watch Stoke-on-Trent history come alive with our collection of historical films and documentaries from the 1900s to 1980s, including the Six Towns on Film series covering all six towns, Potteries at War archive footage, and heritage documentaries. Most of the DVDs have been compiled by Ray Johnson MBE, Professor of Film and founder of The Staffordshire Film Archive.

Poetry Books by Local Poets

Explore our collection of 22+ poetry books by local Stoke-on-Trent and Potteries poets. Featured poets include Arthur Berry with Dandelions (Centenary Edition 2025), Nick Degg with  Chalk and Chaze, Roger Bloor with Stacking Winter Wood, and many more contemporary Staffordshire poets. Browse anthologies including A Staffordshire Poetry Collection and Poems from the 53rd Parallel.

Plays & Theatre

Discover Claybody Theatre plays by Deborah McAndrew including Dirty Laundry, The D Road, The Card (Arnold Bennett adaptation), and Song of The Sytch. We also stock illustrated books including Ballad of The Streets illustrated by Ian Pearsall.

Vintage Art Magazines & Journals

Discover rare Studio International art magazines from the 1960s-1970s and other vintage art publications.

Exhibition Posters

Browse exhibition posters from Barewall gallery shows and found art posters perfect for collectors.

Local Publishers

We proudly stock books from locally connected publishers including Churnet Valley Books, Clayhanger Press, and many self-published works by regional authors.