Norton Pool, Norton Canes
Now known as Chasewater, Norton Pool was formed in 1797 by damming two streams: the Crane Brook which flowed into the Tame, and another stream flowing into the Penk, to provide a feeder to the extended ...
Railway viaduct over the River Trent, Mavesyn Ridware
Viaduct taking the Trent Valley railway over the River Trent, near Mavesyn Ridware and Armitage. On the right a man can be seen standing, with shotgun and dog.
River Trent, Burton-upon-Trent
Anglers fishing in the River Trent, with Leander Rowing Club in the background. The Burton Leander Club was formed in 1847 and is one of the oldest rowing clubs in the country. Their boathouse is on ...
Roger Woolley, Tutbury
Roger Woolley, born Tutbury 1877 d.1959
Roger was well known for his fly tying and was the author of several books about fishing flies. He was the founder of "Roger Woolley and Co." and tied individual ...
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, Penkridge
This postcard view shows a quiet scene with children fishing on a stretch of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal as it passes through Penkridge. This view was taken looking north along the canal ...
Stanley Pool
The dam at the north west end of Stanley Pool. Built in 1786 as an 8 acre (3¼ hectare) reservoir to supply water for the nearby Caldon Canal, the pool was enlarged to 33 acres (13 hectares) in 1840 ...
Stone Angling Club, Presentations Evening
From left to right: Les Forrester, ?, ?, ?, Frank Booth, Frank Bull, ?, ?, Trevor Mincher, Norman Hughes Jr, Harry Martin.
The presentations took place at the Fillybrooks Hotel, Stone.
Stone Angling Club, Presentations Evening
Back row: far right is Frank Booth, holding the bouquet is Mabel Britton.
Front row: Trevor Mincher (holding the Lord High Steward's Cup), Frank Bull, Norman Hughes Jr., Phil Day.
The presentations ...
Stone Angling Club, weigh in
Wearing the sheepskin coat and holding the scales is Trevor Mincher. Behind him is Zdzislaw Babecki, and to his left are Freddie Jackson and Norman Hughes, Snr.
The Fish Pond, Barton-under-Needwood
The Fish Pond is a public amenity for the village of Barton-under-Needwood and is off Efflinch Lane and Gilmour Lane.
Trent & Mersey Canal, Rugeley
In the background can be seen Stokes' Tannery buildings, at the rear of Bryan's Lane.
There had been a tannery on this site from at least the 18th century. Stokes & Co.’s origins lay with Stephen ...
Wilmot Martin and Sir Harry Lauder, Stowe-by-Chartley
A fishing party seated by a pool. On the front row, far left is Wilmot Martin of Hixon. Next to him, holding a fly-fishing rod, is Sir Harry Lauder. At the back, far left is Arthur Thomas Radcliffe. ...