Bath Street, Stafford

Description:Another view taken from Albion Place looking towards Bath Street in Safford. Most of the buildings in this picture were demolished shortly after the photograph was taken in 1930, to make way for a new Police Station.

The building on the right was once the home of Colonel William Brookes, a retired East India Officer, who had an illegitimate daughter, called Anne by his housekeeper. When Anne grew up she married William Palmer, the notorious Rugeley poisoner. Both Anne and her mother were among Palmer’s victims. In 1923 the premises were occupied by Scott & Clarke who were Drapers. Milliners and Outfitters. On the left is the smithy of Samuel Davis, a registered shoeing smith.

Photograph donated by Stafford Historical and Civic Society, who retain copyright ownership. Photographer: Bertram Sinkinson.