Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Helmet
For centuries firemen have worn helmets to protect themselves; the shape of the helmet has virtually stayed the same the but materials have drastically altered.
This helmet is a more modern (at time ...
Staffordshire Fire Service Helmet
The helmet belonged to R.M. Hubbard from Wolstanton who was a local fire-fighter for the Staffordshire Fire Service from 1977-1995.
Staffordshire Police Custodian Helmet, 1980s
The custodian helmet was originally designed for the police in 1863 to replace the stovepipe top hat.
On the front is a 'Brunswick Star' which was introduced in the 1930s to standardise police helmets ...
Staffordshire Police Inspector's Cap, 1990s
The peaked cap was introduced to men’s uniform in the 1990s to correspond with the female bowler hat. On foot police wear the familiar custodian helmet with inspectors and higher ranking officers wearing ...
Standon Hall Orthopaedic Hospital
A colour-tinted postcard view of the Grade 2 listed Standon Hall with a nurse and children on the lawn.
Standon Hall was built 1910 to the designs of J. Francis Doyle for Sir Thomas Anderson Salt, ...
Station Porter, Consall
Station porter at Consall wearing the uniform of the North Staffordshire Railway.
The North Staffordshire Railway operated between 1845 and 1923, when it became part of the London, Midland and Scottish ...
Stoke-on-Trent Fire Brigade
Four fire fighters and tender pictured at Longton Fire Station which stood near the junction of Commerce Street and Uttoxeter Road. Note the headlamp dimmers used during blackout in World War II. Jack ...
Stoke-on-Trent Fire Brigade
Photograph of a group of six fire fighters and tender pictured at Longton Fire Station which stood near the junction of Uttoxeter Road and Commerce Street. Note the pottery works in the background.
Stoke-on-Trent Fire Brigade
Stoke-on-Trent Fire Brigade pictured at Longton Fire station. Jack Underhill is in the 3rd row from the front, 7th from left..
Stone Fire Brigade and Horse-drawn Fire Engine,
Stone Scout and Guide Band Parade, Eccleshall Festival,
Stone Scout and Guide Band parade on High Street.
The first Eccleshall Festival was held in 1979. The festival takes place every two years.
Stone Town Band
Members of Stone Town Band are pictured in Station Road, near to the junction with Margaret Street in Stone.
This photograph was taken by Staffs Photo Service, High Street, Stone.
Stone Town Band
Stone Town Band taking a break to pose for the photographer. Among those in the picture are Eric Williams and his brother George Williams.
The Stone Town Band was created in 1954 after the disbanding ...
Stone Town Band
Members of Stone Town Band and are pictured in Station Road as they walk towards the nearby War Memorial in Granville Square, Stone. In the background can be seen the rear of the Post Office, now 'The ...
Stone Town Band, Mayor's Civic Parade,
The parade is seen here crossing the bridge on Radford Street, towards Oulton Road. Behind can be seen the Co-operative Store.
Stone Volunteer Band,
The band was formed by Band Sergt. H. Wood from members of Stone's battalion of volunteers. Several of Sergt. Wood's sons served in the company and played in the band.
The band was very popular and ...
Stone-breaking Yard, Stafford Gaol
Prisoners were put to work on treadwheels, pin-heading or stone-breaking. This was a form of punishment and also enabled the prisoner to earn his keep.
Here prisoners with wheel barrows are collecting ...
Stramshall Show, (2)
Picture showing a band and fairground rides in the background, Stramshall Show, 1921.