Packaging Department, Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford
Lotus was originally named Bostock's and was founded in the eighteenth century by Thomas Bostock, a cobbler. His three sons started their own factories in Stafford, Stone and Northampton.
Edwin Bostock's ...
Perton Library construction
Perton Library was built 1991-1992 on Severn Drive close to the centre of the large housing development on the former Perton Airfield. This view shows the site shortly before work began.
Perton Airfield ...
Perton Library front entrance
Perton Library was built 1991-1992 on Severn Drive close to the centre of the large housing development on the former Perton Airfield. This view shows the entrance as the building work nears completion.
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Pipe laying near Normacot Church
The school and church can be seen. The pipes being laid are possibly sewer pipes.
The Holy Evangelists Church was built on the south side of Upper Belgrave Road as a chapel of ease for Blurton Church ...
Pottery factory exterior.
Pottery factory exterior with a view of two calcining ovens.
Taken at Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent shortly before demolition in 1974.
Taken from the Gladstone Pottery Museum Photographic Collection. ...
Presbyterian Church under Construction, Stafford,
In 1674 Stafford's first Presbyterian meeting house was built in Chell Road.
In 1901 the building was extended and the tower was added.
Photograph donated by Stafford Historical and Civic Society, ...
Radford canal wharf, Stafford,
Road widening at Radford Bank during winter 1984-85. Radford Wharf on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal looking north towards the road.
Railway bridge works, Colwich
Replacing the rail bridge over Main road, Colwich. A railway crane is lifting blocks into place. On the left is the old signal box. Beyond can be seen the tower of St. Michael and All Angels' Church. ...
Reconstruction of the Old Victoria Road Bridge, Stafford,
The original Victoria Bridge was built on soft ground in the 1860s. It lasted until 1933, when a new bridge, designed by the Borough Surveyor, William Plant.
In this photograph the old bridge is being ...
Redevelopment at the Hough, Cricket and Hockey Ground, Stafford
This scene shows the start of a redevelopment of the former Stafford Cricket and Hockey Club site at the Hough. Stafford Cricket Club moved to the Hough site in 1890. Stafford Hockey Club shared the facilities ...
Re-erecting barn at Wolseley Bridge,
One of several agricultural buildings being re-erected at Wolseley Bridge. Pictured here is the main barn, facing the road, which is thought to date to the 17th century. It was taken down from Parchfield ...
Regency China, Sutherland Road, Longton
Regency China Ltd. was formed in 1953 and was originally based at Adderley Green before moving to the Carlton Works, Sutherland Road, Longton. The company closed in 2004 and the works are seen here in ...
Repair of Rye Hill Canal Bridge, Church Eaton
Builders working on Rye Hill Bridge number 22 over the Shropshire Union Canal, between Church Eaton and Wheaton Aston. Locally known as Slabs Bridge.
Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves, Staffordshire.....
Restoration of St. Chad's Church, Stafford
Workmen are pictured putting the finishing touches to the new vestry and organ chamber during restoration work at St. Chad’s Church in Stafford. Please contact us if you recognise anyone in the photograph.
The ...
Restoration of St. Chad's Church, Stafford
Restoration work in progress at St. Chad's on Greengate Street, revealing Norman stonework.
St. Chad's was poor and the building neglected; the old Norman tower had collapsed many years before, replaced ...
Restoration of St. Chad's Church, Stafford
Workmen and a young boy are pictured removing a cupboard from the choir vestry at St. Chad’s Church in Stafford, in readiness of the second stage of the church's restoration scheme. Please contact us ...
Riverside flats, Tamworth
Road works in Rugeley town centre
The photograph is taken from Brook Square looking down the main street.
The Army and Navy stores are on the left.