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Burslem Park

Burslem Park lies between Moorland Road and Hamil Road. The park dates from 1894 and covers 20 acres with a small lake. Photographer: Gover & Co., Hanley. Image from 'Staffordshire Past and Present: ...

Burslem Park

The lake and viewing pavilion. Burslem Park lies between Moorland Road and Hamil Road. Designed by Thomas H. Mawson, the park was opened on 30 August 1894 on what had been derelict industrial land. ...

Burslem Park

Looking south east over flower beds, past the bandstand towards the spoil tip of Sneyd Colliery. Burslem Park lies between Moorland Road and Hamil Road. The park dates from 1894 and covers 20 acres with ...

Burton Manor, Stafford,

Burton Manor in Rising Brook was built in 1855 by Francis Whitgreave. Stonework found during excavations from Grey Friars on Foregate Street was incorporated into the house, including the stone cross ...

By the river, Victoria Park, Stafford

Pictured fishing on the banks of the River Sow, opposite the paddling pool in Victoria Park, Stafford are (from left to right): Jill Skelton, Helen Matthews and Margaret Matthews.

Caldon Canal in Hanley Park

Hanley Park opened in 1897, covering nearly 65 acres (25 hectares) and was designed by Thomas Mawson who also laid out Burslem Park. He laid the park out on what was known as "Stoke Fields", an area ...

Carlisle Street Gates, Longton Park, Longton. Photographed by William Blake.

View of the Carlisle Street Gates at Longton Park, Longton, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire. The park's official name is Queen's Park and it was officially opened on July 25th 1888 by George Granville ...

Castle Pleasure Grounds, Tamworth

A general view taken from Tamworth Castle, of the Castle Pleasure Grounds. The 1940's open air swimming baths, bowling green and pavilion are visible. Much of the Pleasure Grounds were lost with the building ...

Centre Portion of Coronation Bedding, Queen’s Park, Longton

Taken at Longton Park, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, this picturesque flower bed is a celebration of George VI's coronation in 1937. The park's official name is Queen's Park and it was officially opened ...

Charity Event, Stafford

Photograph from the Bertam Sinkinson collection shows an undefined man standing with a large dog hitched to a cart with a Union Jack draped over its body, possibly for the Stafford Infirmary Pageant. ...

Chesterton Park, Chesterton

Photograph of the ice house discovered, probably used by the Hall. Ice houses are buildings used to store ice throughout the year before the invention of refrigerators. During the winter, ice and ...

Christmas Greetings Card. Longton Park. Photography and Design by William Blake.

Christmas Greetings Card with a view of Longton Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Blake produced many greetings cards, which were sold in his shop at Stafford Street, Longton. The street was renamed ...

Christmas Greetings Card. Longton Park. Photography and Design by William Blake.

Christmas Greetings Card with a view of Longton Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Blake produced many greetings cards, which were sold in his shop at Stafford Street, Longton. The street was renamed ...

Christmas Greetings Card. Photography and Design by William Blake.

Christmas Greetings Card with a view of Longton Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Blake produced many greetings cards, which were sold in his shop at Stafford Street, Longton. The street was renamed ...

Church Street Crossing, Stone,

The Crossing Keeper's house stood on the Stone to Colwich line and dates from 1849. When automatic barriers were introduced there was no longer any need for a keeper, so the house was demolished in ...

Clock Tower and Building, Longton Park. Photographed by William Blake.

View of the Clock Tower and park building at Longton Park, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The park's official name is Queen's Park and it was officially opened on July 25th 1888 by George ...

Clock Tower, Longton Park. Photographed by William Blake.

View of the Clock Tower at Longton Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The park's official name is Queen's Park and it was officially opened on July 25th 1888 by George Granville William Sutherland ...

Clock Tower, Longton Park. Photographed by William Blake.

View of the Clock Tower, Longton Park, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The park's official name is Queen's Park and it was officially opened on July 25th 1888 by George Granville William Sutherland ...