Description:This postcard view shows the Stone House at Slitting Mill, Rugeley. This Grade II listed building dates from the late 16th or early 17th century. Its name originated from the large blocks of ashlar (dressed stone) that were used in its construction.
Until the beginning of the 19th century, the Stone House was the property of the Weston family, who built it. In 1807, Sarah Hopkins, a local philanthropist, moved in and around this time the building was altered and extended. During the Second World War, The Stone House became the base for the Air Ministry’s Number 20 Works Area. By 1957, it had become their No 6 Works Area Headquarters. In later years the Stone House was redeveloped as a private residence.
This postcard was published by Bells’ Photo Co., Ltd, Leigh-on- Sea, Essex. It was franked in Rolleston and later on the same day in Burton upon Trent on 23 September 1907. It was sent to an address in Stafford.