The Sunday School Movement set about improving the lives of the working class by educating children. Taking the Bible as their textbook children were taught to read and write on their only day of the week not labouring.
Learn the story of this revolutionary movement which gave thousands of children ‘the most powerful weapon’ in a powerful animated projection on Burslem’s Old Sunday School.
Hear The Light Night Community Choir perform live as part of The Most Powerful Weapon on the Thursday and Friday evenings of Light Night at 6:15pm, 6:25pm & 6:35pm.
Lyrics inspired by founder of the Movement, Robert Raikes and by Nelson Mandela. Music written by Mary Keith.
Outside of the live performances, audiences will be able to hear an audio recording of the Choir as part of the projection.
The Old Sunday School was built in 1836 and closed in 1977. Beyond repair, the main body was demolished in 1987 with only the portico remaining.
One of four stunning animated projections which will illuminate pieces of Stoke-on-Trent’s history in Burslem. Especially commissioned for Light Night Stoke-on-Trent from renowned projection experts, Illuminos.
Discover the other projections in Stoke-on-Trent Illuminated:
Ghosts of The Leopard
Settling in Stoke-on-Trent
On Shining Wings
Stoke-on-Trent Illuminated is presented as part of Light Night Stoke-on-Trent.
Find out more and plan your visit here.
The Light Night Community Choir Members
Anthony Wright | Barbara Eardley | Bernard Besly | Claire Stevens | Claire Wright | David Woolley | Di Morris | Doug Phillips | Heather Rushton | Helen Blakeman | Hilary Sides |Jane Besly | Jane Lythgoe | Janet Mason | Jen Phillips | Joanne Finney | Judy Tindall | Julia Crooks | Karen Freeman| Karen Taft | Kate Smith | Linda Longshaw | Lisa Ebberley |Maisy Hughes | Marie Morris | Mary Dale | Mary Issitt | Michelle Fry | Mo O’Sullivan | Rebecca Leach | Sadie Hughes | Sarah Colclough | Shiya Wright | Susan Belfield | Victor Maclaren
