Story of my life

Bamboo bench honouring Stoke-on-Trent's canal heritage goes on display in Hampshire

- Sentinel Reporter

A BAMBOO bench which was inspired by a Stoke-on-Trent family's history has gone on display at a prestigious, award-winning gardens and arboretum in Hampshire.

The bench, which was created by artist Spencer Jenkins as part of a Brilliant Bamboo project with Middleport Matters, was made from bamboo harvested at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, where it can now be seen until September 7.

Local resident Sandra Smith met Spencer at a creative session in Middleport, where she talked about the Middleport Pottery canal cranes and their connection to her family history, particularly her grandfather George Page.