Downs Banks, Stone

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Date:1907

Description:View of the ford at Downs Banks, Stone. In the eighteenth century Bluebarn Farm on Downs Bank grew hops for Joule's Brewery.

In 1946 Joule's purchased a 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.

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Creators: Mr P.C. Dutton ( Photographer ) - Creator

Image courtesy of: Staffordshire Museum Service

Donor ref:P2009.014.0001 (37/24481)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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