Did You Know?
Cannock Chase has a strong cultural heritage, which can be traced back to mediaeval times. From a flamboyant Marquis, pioneering MP, to brass bands, theatre groups and artists, creativity is at the heart of our community. There's some fascinating characters and creative success stories that illustrate our ‘Creative Chase’, so we've listed a few below. We know there's definitely lots more, so if you have an interesting story to tell about the history of culture and creativity in Cannock Chase, please do drop us a line.
Jennie Lee
MP for Cannock and founder of The Open University.
Thomas & Balthazar Hennezel
The story of glass making in the West Midlands, with a Rugeley connection.
Henry Paget
5th Marquis of Anglesey, known as 'the Dancing Marquess'.
Harry Wilding
Victorian puppeteer who toured the world, with his 'Champion Marionette Theatre'.
