Stafford Viewed from Coton Hill

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Date:1685 - 1686 (c.)

Description:View of Stafford from the east. The churches of St. Chad's (left) and St. Mary's can be seen in the centre. Above the town, on the hill, are the remains of Stafford Castle.

This print, drawn and engraved by Michael Burghers, was commissioned by Dr. Robert Plot for his book 'Natural History of Staffordshire', published in 1686.


Timeline

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1880s
Martin Street, Stafford
Martin Street, Stafford

View looking towards Greengate Street. On the left are the Old Blue Posts and ...

1900s
Izaak Walton's Birthplace, Stafford,
Izaak Walton's Birthplace, Stafford,

Izaak Walton's birthplace, Eastgate Street, painted after the building was demolished. The ...

1930s
Martin Street, Stafford
Martin Street, Stafford

View looking towards Eastgate Street. 15 Martin Street, on the right, is now ...

1950s
Queen Elizabeth II's Visit to Stafford
Queen Elizabeth II's Visit to Stafford

Queen Elizabeth II ascending the staircase in County Buildings. With her is the ...

1980s
Devadason Family Wedding, Stafford Registry Office,
Devadason Family Wedding, Stafford Registry Office,

Wedding group on the steps of Stafford Registry Office on Eastgate Street.

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Creators: M. Burghers (engraver) - Creator

Donor ref:G95.119.0001 (18/2000)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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