Description:A tinted postcard view of the ford at Downs Banks. Published by A.W. Tilley, newsagent and stationers, 7 Radford Street, Stone.
In 1946 Joule's purchased the land from Viscount Sidmouth. It was presented to the National Trust on 22 July 1950 'as a thank offering for victory in the 1939 - 45 War and as a memorial to those who died there'. Endowed by public subscription, Downs Banks was then officially handed over to the National Trust.