Lodge and Gatehouse, Hoar Cross Hall
Hoar Cross Hall is reached via this castellated archway which has the Lodge and Gatehouse on either side.
Hoar Cross Hall was built between 1862 and 1871 by Henry Clutton. It was begun by Hugo Meynell-Ingram ...
Market Street, Hednesford
A busy street scene looking towards the Railway Station on the bridge from near the front of the Anglesey Hotel. Ellison's chemists shop on the right. A decorative plaque can be seen over the large door ...
Meynell Ingram Arms, Hoar Cross
The Meynell Ingram Arms still exists today on the corner of the Abbots Bromley and Newborough Roads. The exterior has been updated and the picket fences are gone but it is still easily identifiable. ...
Monument to Sir Robert Wolseley, Colwich Church,
Sir Robert Wolseley of Wolseley Hall fought on the side of the King during the Civil War; his estate was later confiscated as a result.
He died of a fever in 1646 aged 59, his body being brought back ...
Norbury Manor and Shebdon Pool,
This print was commissioned by Dr. Robert Plot for his book 'Natural History of Staffordshire', published in 1686.
The moated house of Norbury Manor was built by Ralph de Botiller in the early fourteenth ...
Old Town Hall, Stafford,
There has been a shire building in Stafford since the 1280s, used as a meeting place for the County Court and later for other civic meetings.
The Old Town Hall building was built in 1586. In 1795 ...
Powell Memorial Window, King Edward VI Grammar School, Stafford
This photograph was taken inside the former King Edward VI Grammar School Great Hall; it shows one of the large windows in the hall containing a stained glass Memorial to commemorate Mr Ernest Ormsby ...
Railway Bridge, Shugborough Park,
During the 1840s two railways were constructed through the park at Shugborough. To minimise the damage fences and trees were used to hide the trains from view. The tunnel and bridges were designed to ...
Shot Tower, Alton Towers
The Shot Tower stands on the north-east corner of the curtain wall, built in 1842 and designed by A.W.N. Pugin. The road through the archway leads to the Grand Entrance to Alton Towers.
This postcard ...
St. Mary's Church Interior, Ingestre,
St. Mary's Church was built in 1676, and is the only church outside London to be attributed to Sir Christopher Wren. It was commissioned by Walter Chetwynd of Ingestre Hall. The interior still retains ...
Stafford Borough Civic Trumpeter, Stafford,
Stafford Borough trumpeter outside the entrance to the County Buildings in St. Martin's Place.
Photograph donated by Stafford Historical and Civic Society, who retain copyright ownership.
Stafford Castle, Interior,
The hall, showing oak panelling and a frieze of carved 'hippocamps' or sea horses. The coloured coats of arms represent the Royal arms and the crosses on the wall once supported armour. The marble relief ...
Stained glass window, King Edward VI Grammar School, Stafford
This photograph was taken inside the Grade II listed former King Edward VI Grammar School Great Hall; it shows a stained glass panel in one of the large windows of the hall.
Below the Coat of Arms ...
Staircase to the Levett Pew, Baswich Church,
Baswich Church features two large pews positioned high in the chancel, dating from 1812. The pews belonged to the Chetwynd family of Brocton Hall and the Levetts of Milford Hall; although both pews are ...
State Chariot at Ingestre Hall,
The Earl of Shrewsbury's State Chariot standing outside Ingestre Hall, in preparation for the coronation celebrations of June 1953. The coachman and two footmen wear state livery which includes white ...
Stoke Public Market buildings, Church Street, Stoke-upon-Trent
This view is from Church Street at the corner with South Wolfe Street. The main entrance to the market is just off the picture on the left by the "Public Market" sign. These buildings, dating from 1900, ...
The Grand Entrance, Alton Towers
A postcard view of the Grand Entrance and Armoury Tower at Alton Towers.
Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 1810 and 1852.
The 15th ...
The Great Hall, Blithfield Hall
The Great Hall at Blithfield Hall, from the south east. It is sited in the south side of the north range.
Blithfield Hall, the home of the Bagot family since 1367, is a medieval house with later additions. ...