Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel
“This sealed lead box, untouched for nearly 100 years, gives us a direct link to our past - a moment frozen in time, now ready to be shared with the present, said Dr Simon Constable, chief executive officer of the University Hospitals of North Midlands which runs the Royal Stoke.
“It is more than an object. It is parts of our heritage and represents the enduring commitment of those who came before us to the health and well being of our community.
“As we open it this year, we are not just uncovering artefacts - we are recognising our past. And as we continue building a modern, sustainable NHS for Stoke-on-Trent and beyond, we do so on the strong foundation laid by generations of staff and supporters.”
Discovered was 100 year old copy of the Sentinel, coins and a letter to King George V and Queen Mary dated 5 June 1925. The capsule, buried during King George’s visit, was formally opened as part of Stoke-on-Trent's centenary celebrations on June 5th, 2025.
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