Devil's Ring and Finger, Mucklestone
These two standing stones are probably Neolithic in origin, and may have formed part of a megalithic chambered tomb. They are no longer in their original position.
They are both about 6 feet (1.8m) ...
Devil's Ring and Finger, Mucklestone
These two standing stones are probably Neolithic in origin, and may have formed part of a megalithic chambered tomb. They are no longer in their original position.
They are both about 6 feet (1.8m) ...
Late medieval finger ring, found at Loggerheads
This is a late medieval silver finger ring. The hoop is flat and engraved on the exterior with text interspersed with cross-hatching. The legend begins with a cross pattee and reads '+IESUS'. Following ...
Medieval gold finger ring, Audley
A complete gold and gem set finger ring. The hoop is sub-circular in shape, with no decoration on the band. The gem is set in a rectangular raised bezel, positioned with the long edges at right angles ...
Old Stafford Society visit to the Devil's Ring and Finger, Mucklestone
The Old Stafford Society was a local history group, founded in 1925. They organised many visits to places of historical interest.
A Society member poses for the photographer at these two ancient standing ...
Old Stafford Society visit to the Devil's Ring and Finger, Mucklestone
The Old Stafford Society was a local history group, founded in 1925. They organised many visits to places of historical interest.
Philip Dale poses for the photographer by these two ancient standing ...
Old Stafford Society visit to the Devil's Ring and Finger, Mucklestone
The Old Stafford Society was a local history group, founded in 1925. They organised many visits to places of historical interest.
Members of the Society are gathered by these two ancient standing stones, ...
Accordionist marionette, by Waldo Lanchester
Marionette of a female accordionist, with a painted face and short black hair, holding an accordion. She wears a striped blue dress, a ring on her finger and yellow flowers in her hair.
Waldo Lanchester ...
Brindley Village, Cannock Chase
Children, adults and dogs with entrance to Brindley Village in background with the sign 'Brindley Village' to the right. People in photograph (left to right): seated on verge is Douglas Davis; standing ...
Cross Ways, Pottal Pool, Cannock Chase
A postcard view of what is now the A34 Cannock to Stafford Road disappearing into the distance. The Penkridge to Rugeley Road comes from the left and onwards to what was, during World War I, Rugeley Camp. ...
Horsefair, Rugeley
A postcard view of Horsefair, Rugeley, looking towards the railway arches. Note the finger direction posts on the traffic island. At this time the north-south traffic would have passed through the narrow ...
King George V and Queen Mary Coronation procession, Handsacre
The Coronation of George the V and his wife Mary as King and Queen took place in Westminster Abbey on 22nd June 1911.
The procession headed by the Armitage band commenced at this point in Handsacre ...
Mowing machine maintenance, Rodbaston, Penkridge
A student setting the fingers on a Bamford mowing machine finger bar. Standing behind him is his instructor, Mr J.D.G. Harris.
Rodbaston College's origins lie in 1919 when the War Agricultural Committee ...
Mucklestone
The small village of Mucklestone is situated south-west of Newcastle- under - Lyme and adjoins the county boundary with Shropshire. It is the most westerly parish in Staffordshire. The Battle of Blore ...
Newcastle under Lyme Market
Local people talking about Newcastle-under-Lyme market in 1968:-
Well, the market in the old days – it was a cross between an outdoor theatre and a market. If you wanted a good night’s entertainment ...
Pottal Pool, near Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
This postcard view shows what is now the main A34 Cannock to Stafford Road disappearing into the distance. The Penkridge to Rugeley Road comes from the left and onwards to Rugeley Camp. The junction ...
Road junction, Madeley Heath
A postcard view of the road junction at Madeley Heath. To the left is Newcastle Road (A525) leading towards Madeley and to the right is the A531 leading towards Wrinehill. The village war memorial, dedicated ...
Staffordshire Pottery Manufacturers discuss Crime on the Canals - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
At the meeting described in this pamphlet, pottery manufacturers complained that their wares were regularly stolen in transit on the canals - despite precautions taken by some carriers.
This problem, ...