Edward McCann carte de visite, Uttoxeter

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Date:1870 - 1879 (c.)

Description:The reverse of a carte de visite produced by Edward McCann, Uttoxeter photographer, in the 1870s.

Edwrad McCann was born in Hereford in the 1820s and his family originally came from Ireland. He served in the Army and on his return to England settled in Uttoxeter in about 1860. He was a Sergeant Major in the local Yeomanry Cavalry and became Assistant Overseer, responsible for collecting poor rates in the town. In 1870 began taking photographic portraits and by 1880 had opened tobacconists shop. The photography business was taken over by his son, Alfred in 1884, who in turn was succeeded by his son Gerald in 1943. the business finally closed in 1966.


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1660s
Token, Uttoxeter
Token, Uttoxeter

An octagonal copper half penny token issued by John Halsley of Uttoxeter, mercer. ...

1900s
McCann's Photographers and Tobacconists, Uttoxeter
McCann's Photographers and Tobacconists, Uttoxeter

Alfred McCann's photographic shop and studio at 27 High Street, adjoining the tobaconnists ...

1920s
Carnival on Carter Street, Uttoxeter
Carnival on Carter Street, Uttoxeter

Parade of fancy dress contestants walking along Carter Street, Uttoxeter. The characters ...

1940s
Farmer with wheat
Farmer with wheat

A farm worker holding two tall sheaves of wheat. This photograph has the caption: ...

1960s
High Street, Uttoxeter
High Street, Uttoxeter

A view of High Street, Uttoxeter with a zebra crossing bottom right, Titley's electrical ...

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Image courtesy of: Mrs G.S. McCann

Donor ref:D617-1-3-1-18r (37/23066)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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