Doll Pageant Entry, Stafford,
Gladys Holt with her pageant entry 'Dolls' Mannequin Parade'.
The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best decorated entries and along ...
Donkey Rides, Milford Common Fair,
Milford was a very popular weekend destination for visitors in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Excursion trains ran between Stafford and Milford stations.
A weekend fair, with donkey ...
Dorman's Decorated Float, Stafford Pageant,
Decorated float entered in the Stafford Pageant by local engineering company W.H. Dorman Ltd. On the back of the float can be seen a Dorman's generator.
The annual procession through Stafford ended ...
Doxey Local Mayor with Mace, Stafford Pageant,
The annual Stafford Pageant included a procession through the town, and ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best decorated entries and along the route collections were made ...
Doxey Local Mayoral Turnout, Stafford Pageant,
'Mock Mayor' procession entered in the Stafford Pageant by the Doxey district. There was often great rivalry between the Littleworth and Doxey districts for the best Local Mayoral turnout in the procession.
The ...
Duckie Dodds in Gramophone Costume, Stafford Pageant,
Duckie was married to Percy Dodds who owned the Golden Key shop on Gaol Road. She won first prize with this costume, which 'records' the amount of money collected each year for Stafford Infirmary.
The ...
Duckie Dodds in Locksmith Costume, Stafford Pageant,
Duckie was married to Percy Dodds who owned the Golden Key shop on Gaol Road. She won first prize with this costume.
The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. ...
Eccleshall Church Fete
The opening of Eccleshall Church Fete on a rainy day at the Old Vicarage, Eccleshall. From left to right, Rev S. Tetley (Vicar of Eccleshall), Mrs Fountain-Page, Rev Preb M. Fountain-Page, Mrs Tetley. ...
Eccleshall Pageant
Eccleshall Pageant was organised to raise funds for the rebuilding of the school, and to portray the history of the town. The pageant took place over four days (3 - 6 August) in the grounds of Johnson ...
Eccleshall Pageant, (3)
Pageant depicting Queen Margaret of Anjou returning with some of her defeated troops from the Battle of Blore Heath, in 1459. Mrs W.E. Carter played Queen Margaret.
Eccleshall Pageant was organised ...
Election Campaign, Eccleshall,
Election candidate Mr Twyford in the Assembly Rooms next to the Royal Oak Inn on High Street.
The site is now a yard.
Elford Hill and the Maypole Public House, Eccleshall,
The Maypole public house is now named the Blue House. It was known locally as the 'Old Conkers' due to the chestnut tree nearby. The building is now a private residence.
The village maypole can be ...
Elizabeth I Pageant Costume, Stafford,
Elizabeth I Pageant Float, Stafford,
Prize winning pageant float depicting Queen Elizabeth I's visit to Stafford in 1575.
The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best decorated ...
Elkes' Carnival entry, Uttoxeter
An Elkes' delivery van covered to make it look like a house made of biscuits. Standing on either side are the 'chef' and the driver.
Empire Day, Market Place, Uttoxeter
The procession is seen in Market Place. nearing Cope's butchers (on the left of the picture), on its way towards the race course for refreshments and sports.
Endon May Queen and attendants
The May Queen, Miss Edna Brown, and her attendants. The crowning of the May Queen is part of the Endon Well Dressing celebrations.
Endon has the the longest tradition of well dressing in Staffordshire, ...
Endon May Queen and train bearers
The May Queen and her train bearers. The crowning of the May Queen is part of the Endon Well Dressing celebrations.
Endon has the the longest tradition of well dressing in Staffordshire, beginning ...