Freedom of Entry into the Borough for RAF Stafford
The Borough of Stafford conferred the Freedom of Entry into the Borough to RAF Stafford (16 MU) on 16 December 1954. This honour was celebrated by a March Past the Mayor Mr Charles Jones in the Market ...
George Tollet
George Tollet (1767-1855) of Betley Hall. Born George Embury, he was a descendant through a female line of the first George Tollet, purchaser of Betley Hall. Under a settlement, he changed his surname, ...
James Lovatt, High Steward of Newcastle under Lyme
The Staffordshire Sentinel of 2 September 1924, in an obituary to James Lovatt reported:
‘When the office of High Steward – which, according to tradition, was formerly held by John o’ Gaunt – was revived, ...
James Lovatt, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Portrait of James Lovatt, Mayor of Newcastle under Lyme 1909-1910.
On the rear of this photograph is a note: 'James Lovatt, J.P., The Cloughs, Newcastle-under-Lyme, and Coed-y-Celyn, Bettws-y-Coed, ...
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685) was the natural son of King Charles II (1630-1685) and was created Duke of Monmouth in 1662. He married Anne, Countess of Buccleuch (1651-1731/2) in 1663. Having ...
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685) was the natural son of King Charles II (1630-1685) and was created Duke of Monmouth in 1662. He married Anne, Countess of Buccleuch (1651-1731/2) in 1663. Having ...
Jeremiah Smith of Fenton
Oil painting. Three-quarter length portrait of Jeremiah Smith was High Sheriff of Staffordshire in 1762.
Artist: Thomas Hudson (1701-1779).
1220mm x 970mm
John Hand, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Hand wearing robes and chains of office. He was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1883-1884.
A studio portrait taken by Edwin Harrison of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
John Leveson Gower, 1st Earl Gower
John Leveson Gower, 2nd Baron and 1st Earl Gower, and Viscount Trentham (1694-1754). Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire 1742-1754.
Engraving by I. Faber after a painting by Jean Baptists van Loo. Sold ...
King George VI Coronation, Celebration Dinner, Stone
The Pensioners' Dinner and Entertainment at the Crown Hotel, Thursday, May 13th, 1937. Standing in background: Councillor G. Bagot, Mr T.G. Adie (ex—President of the Traders’ Association), Councillor ...
Laying the foundation stone of the Municipal Hall, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This photograph captures the Mayor and civic dignitaries at the laying of the foundation stone to the Municipal Hall. Within the foundation stone was a time capsule, that contained among other things, ...
Local Dignitaries at the Proclamation of King George V, Town Hall, Market Place, Leek
Members of the Leek Urban District Council and other local dignitaries stand outside the Town Hall in Market Place. They are surrounded by an enormous crowd waiting to hear the new King's Proclamation ...
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 ...
Mayor's Procession, Stafford
View of Gaol Square. In the distance can be seen Foregate Street, on the left, and Gaol Road to the right. The Sidney Fountain can just be seen at the junction.
The mayor in the procession is Alderman ...
Members of Stafford Corporation,
This photograph of Members of the Corporation outside the Borough Hall on Eastgate Street was taken at the request of the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot. The Mayor is Ebenezer Taylor, who was in office ...
Memorial Service Parade, Burton upon Trent
Lantern slide view of a parade of civic dignitaries in Market Place on the occasion of the Memorial Service following the death of King Edward VII.
Copyright: Burton Libary
Memorial Service, Burton upon Trent
Lantern slide view of a parade of civic dignitaries in Market Place on the occasion of the Memorial Service following the death of King Edward VII.
Copyright: Burton Libary