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Central Hall, Longton. Photographed by William Blake.

The Easter celebration decorations at Central Hall, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

Ceremony to dedicate churchyard extensions, St. Nicholas' Church, Fulford

Included in the procession (from left to right) are ?, Bishop of Lichfield, Percy Forster, Reverend Arthur E. Smith and Mr Ernest Jenkinson. The Bishop of Lichfield was Edward Woods. The churchyard ...

Chapel, Stafford Gaol,

The chapel was built in 1852, during a period of alteration and expansion within the prison structure. The new chapel was situated behind the women's gaol; a gallery at the southern end was designed ...

Christening at St Edward's Church, Cheddleton

The child being christened is Ian Cartwright.

Christmas Fayre, Stone Methodist Church

Mrs. Trudi Mercer opened the Christmas Fayre at the Methodist Church which stood on The Avenue, Stone. Standing, left to right: Rev. Gerald Cole, Mr and Mrs Ethan Buxton, Mrs Trudi Mercer. The little ...

Church Fete, Sandon

The three children pictured with the 5th Earl of Harrowby and Lord and Lady Harrowby at Sandon Church Fete are Janie Shepherd, Richard Sargent and Judith Sargent. Back row, standing: Dudley Ryder (later ...

Church of the Holy Evangelists, Normacot

Photograph taken at Harvest time. The Holy Evangelists Church was built on the south side of Upper Belgrave Road as a chapel of ease for Blurton Church in 1847.

Church Parade, Rugeley Camp

A typical Sunday morning Parade at Rugeley Camp during World War I, where the Regimental Band would play well-known hymns for the troops. The large building is the Regimental Institute where the lower ...

'Club Feast', Marchington

The 116th annual Marchington 'Club Feast'. The procession is seen leaving the church, with some villagers carrying banners. A policeman stands in front of the Dog and Partridge pub, and Mrs Lucy Sandham, ...

Commemorative window, St. Luke’s Church, Cannock

This commemorative window, 'the Last Communion on the Battlefield', was given by Charles Loxton in memory of his son Charles Edward Holden Loxton, known as Edward. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the North ...

Commonwealth War Cemetery, Cannock Chase

This postcard is titled 'The German cemetery', although it actually shows the Commonwealth War Cemetery at Broadhurst Green on Cannock Chase. It was known locally as the 'German cemetery' until the creation ...

Confirmation group, Colwich

A Confirmation group taken on Colwich Vicarage lawn. Left to right: Lilly Seaton, Marjorie Moore, Eileen Harrison, Cynthia Latham, The Vicar (Rev. Chilwell?), Bishop of Stafford (Douglas Crick), Freda ...

Croxden - Font in the Guest Chapel: sepia drawing

'Font in Croxden Church,' showing a round, vase-shaped bowl with a moulded cordon and a channelled design below. Artist: 'J. B.,' [John Buckler.]

Dancing, Festival of Diwali, Stafford

Festival of Diwali at The Blessed William Howard School, Rowley Avenue. Diwali is a Hindu and Sikh festival, also known as the 'Festival of Light' as it celebrates that darkness is driven away by light. The ...

Dancing, Festival of Diwali, Stafford, (2)

Festival of Diwali at The Blessed William Howard School, Rowley Avenue. Diwali is a Hindu and Sikh festival, also known as the 'Festival of Light' as it celebrates that darkness is driven away by light. The ...

Day trippers near High Bridge, Norbury

Day trippers near High Bridge, bridge no.39 on the Shropshire Union Canal. Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves.

Dedication of the church gates, St. Mary's Church, Ellenhall

The dedication of new gates at St. Mary's Church, Ellenhall. By the gates are Rev. Frank Oliver (Rector of Haughton) and Rev. Richard M. Farmer (Vicar of Ellenhall). See linked image for the names of ...

Dedication of the new school extension, Eccleshall

The Bishop of Stafford, Right Rev. Douglas H. Crick, speaking at the dedication of the foundation stone of the extension to Eccleshall Central Church of England School. With him are some of the clergy ...