The Terrifying Tale of Thomas Meakin, Buried Alive in Staffordshire In 1781, 21-year-old Thomas Meakin from Rushton Spencer was declared dead and buried in the canal town of Stone. A year later, his coffin was reopened – and what they found inside became one of North Staffordshire’s most disturbing legends. Did his employer, a respected apothecary, murder him? Did jealousy and social status play a role? And was Thomas really buried alive? This true story spans two towns, a mysterious illness, and a loyal pony that refused to leave its master’s grave. With historical records, grave clues, and local lore, we explore what really happened – and why Thomas’s body was quietly moved to the isolated hilltop church of St Lawrence’s in Rushton Spencer, where his grave still stands today. ⚰️ Part true crime, part tragic history – this is a story you won’t forget. Read the full article and watch the video here - https://www.theredhairedstokie.co.uk/the-terrifying-tale-of-thomas-meakin-buried-alive-in-staffordshire/ #rushtonspencer #staffordshire #northstaffordshire #murdermystery #buriedalive #coldcase #staffordshiremoorlands #stone #whodunnit #myth #legend #folklore

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The Tea Time Alarm traditions in Stoke-on-Trent, the ceramics capital of the world! Does your area have any Tea Time Alarm traditions? #teatime #teatimealarm #teaalarm #cupoftea #stokeontrent #thepotteries #spode #teatime @Wedgwood @World of Wedgwood @yorkshiretea @Tetley @TVLA.gov @tvla.gov.uk @TVLA.Gov.UK

It's always fabulous to see and hear the stunning steam engines from Churnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC chugging through the beautiful Staffordshire countryside! Especially on a beautiful spring day like today. How lucky we are in Staffordshire to have two working heritage railways! https://linktr.ee/theredhairedstokie @CVR1992 #staffordshire #staffordshiremoorlands #steamtrain #train #heritagerailway #trains

Handsome Arnold in the Spring sunshine! #cat #rescuecat #spring #sunshine #gingercat

My painted mug at World of Wedgwood Can't wait to see it when it's been fired! #stokeontrent #staffordshire #worldofwedgwood #wedgwood #pottery #potterypainting

Old cars > New cars #snow #ice #ukweather #freezing #freezingweather #snowday #snowfall #weather #volkswagen #mk2golf #vw #retrocar #classiccar #wintervibes #uksnow #snowing

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