Celebratory archway over Stockwell Street, Leek
This arch which reads, "Give Honour To Whom Honour Is Due", was one of several made especially for the Duke and Duchess of York's visit to the town. It stood at the top of Stockwell Street looking towards ...
Chauffeurs, Shugborough Hall,
Two chauffeurs from the Shugborough Estate. On the left is George Rose.
On the right is the Anson Britzchka Chariot or Dormeuse, which is now held in the County Museum's collection. On the left is ...
Cheadle Fire Brigade
Cheadle Fire Brigade outside the Town Hall, Cheadle.
The Town Hall was built in 1894 and also included a library. It was later the home of the Osborne Cinema. Although the facade remains the rear of ...
Chief Fire Officer Alfred Haywood and the Mayor of Stafford
Alfred Ernest Haywood, Chief Officer of the Stafford Fire Brigade, greets the Mayor, Alderman G. Owen, J.P. on the steps of the Borough Hall, now (2021) the Gatehouse Theatre. This was part of a civic ...
Christening a New Fire Engine, Stafford
Mayor William Thomas Richardson and Mayoress Emily Richardson of Stafford christening a new fire engine on Market Square. The fire engine was named 'Emily' after the Mayoress.
The fireman on the right ...
Civic Parade, Stone,
Parade of police and firemen in the High Street.
Civic Party visits RAF Stafford
Chairman and Vice-chairman of Staffordshire County Council, together with County Councillors and Officers, along with members of Stafford Rural District Council and representatives of the County Police ...
Close and Keeling's Invention - Notice from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
Cutting edge technology in pottery making
Printed notice informing pottery manufacturers of Valentine Close and James Keeling's patented oven design.
The new design promises to use less coal, reduce ...
Codsall Forget-Me-Not Club on fire
Codsall wartime Fire Service
Pictured standing from left to right are Maisie Burd, M. Sharples and leading fireman Bickley. Seated are Olwyn Beech and Joan Beech.
The Fire Service was centred at 'The Terrace' in Oaken, which ...
Conical copper fire extinguisher
This two gallon capacity conical copper fire extinguisher has a brass plunger on top and small fixed nozzle on side. Handle on opposite side. No maker's name or instructions for use.
A great variety ...
Currys fire on Greengate Street, Stafford
Firemen clearing up after the fire at Currys electrical goods store in the mid to late 1980s. After this fire Currys moved to Gaolgate Street.
Dragging the Mill Pond, Great Haywood
The fire brigade and villagers draining the mill pond. The steam engine was from Ingestre.
In March 1905 Mrs Challenor, the wife of the Town Clerk of Hanley, and her niece, were being driven across ...
Drill hall and fire station, Rugeley
The Drill Hall and Fire Station viewed from Anson Street. In the distance is the new fire station built on Taylor's Lane which opened in 1936. The bus on the far right is coming out of Whieldon's bus ...
Duke of Kent Inspecting the Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Stafford
The Auxiliary Fire Brigade being presented to the Duke of Kent, Market Square. The Duke is speaking with Percy Moss, a former Royal Navy stoker.
This photograph was taken shortly after their return ...
Eccleshall Fire Station,
Group of men in civilian clothing standing next to a fire engine.
Eccleshall Fire Station was erected in High Street in 1891. Today the building is a hairdressing salon.
Eccleshall Firemen and Fire Engine,
Group of firemen with a fire engine and ladders outside Eccleshall Fire Station built on High Street in 1891. Today the building is a hairdressing salon.
The fire engine was named 'Eagle'.
Eccleshall Firemen,
Eccleshall Fire Station was built in High Street in 1891.
Today the building is a hairdressing salon.