John Davies medal presentation, Buckingham Palace
John (Jack) Davies of Colwich was a gunner on Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships (DEMS) during World War II. He was awarded the D.S.M. in 1945 and was presented with it by King George VI at Buckingham ...
Key Markets Supermarket, Sheridan Centre, Stafford
A sales assistant is pictured along with several customers at the meat counter within Key Markets Supermarket in the Sheridan Centre which was developed in the 1970s. In later years the centre was partly ...
Lady Burton, Rangemore
Harriett Georgina Bass (1841-1931), daughter of Edward Thornewill of the Thornewill engineering company of Burton-upon-Trent. She married Michael Arthur Bass, Lord Bass, in 1869. She was born at Park ...
Lady Burton, Yoxall
Lady Burton opening Yoxall Parish Hall in 1905.
Harriett Georgina Bass (1841-1931), daughter of Edward Thornewill of the Thornewill engineering company of Burton-upon-Trent. She married Michael Arthur ...
Lady in Mourning Dress, Seighford,
Clothes and accessories worn as a sign of grief and respect for the deceased are known as mourning clothes. The tradition of wearing mourning reached its height in the Victorian period, but has been ...
Leather Handbag, c.1900-1940
This handbag is made out of toughened leather with a small woven handle and a clasp fastening.
There is a small area of metalwork which adds some detail to an otherwise plain handbag.
The handbag ...
Local dignitaries on the occasion of the Chadsmoor, Hednesford and District Music Festival
Some of those pictured are: Bernard Rastall (second left on the back row), Jack Keddie, (back centre), Lawrence Hawkins (in front of Bernard Rastall), Ike Jacques (second from right), Mrs Keddie - Headmistress ...
Lord and Lady Nelson, Hilcote Hall Stafford
George Horatio Nelson, 1st Lord Nelson, and Lady Florence Mabel Nelson.
George Nelson a Managing Director of English Electric (1930-1956) was a British engineer, from 1933 the chairman of English Electric. ...
Lovatt Street, Stafford,
Junction of Lovatt Street and Marston Road, looking north.
Main Road, Great Haywood
Looking north-east along Main Road in Great Haywood. On the right is the entrance to the Roman Catholic church of St John the Baptist, decorated with flags and bunting for the 1935 Silver Jubilee celebrations. ...
Main Road, Great Haywood
A view looking north along the road towards the Clifford Arms in the distance. There is bunting and flags in the street, including a banner across the road has "Long Live the King" on the occasion of ...
Mothers Union, Oulton, Stone
Pictured front left is Mrs Adams of Oulton Grange. She was the wife of William Adams, pottery manufacturer.
Presentation of Trophies, County Show, Hopton
Staffordshire Agricultural Society's annual County Show was originally held at various sites around the county. The first show at Stone was in 1844.
Since 1958 the County Show has been held at the ...
Princess Anne visits RAF Stafford
Princess Anne is pictured meeting service personnel and their families during her visit to the Station where she opened the new Corporal’s Club, she also saw the Sergeant’s and Officer’s Messes, SADAC ...
Queen Mother's Visit to Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford
The Queen Mother walking outside the Lotus Shoe factory on Sandon Road, with crowds of workers. She is accompanied by James Bostock, Chairman and Managing Director of Lotus and High Sheriff of the County.
During ...
Queen Mother's Visit to Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford
The Queen Mother placing a bag on the new conveyor belt at Lotus Shoe factory on Sandon Road. She is accompanied by James Bostock, Chairman and Managing Director of Lotus and High Sheriff of the County.
During ...
RAF Stafford 25 years of the Freedom of the Borough of Stafford
The Borough of Stafford conferred the Freedom of Entry into the Borough to RAF Stafford (16 MU) on 16 December 1954. To mark the 25th Anniversary of this honour there was a major parade through the town ...
Small Beaded Bag
This bag is made up of tiny beads and colourful embroidery to create a floral pattern.
The fastening is a simple clasp with a metal chain handle.