Part of an Egyptian Wand, c.1850-1650BC
The wand has been been carved with images of a tortoise, a frog, and a sa-amulet (a protective symbol).
The wand was a symbol of office and symbolised the magician’s authority over the animals on the ...
Peace Celebrations, Brewood
Peace celebrations, Hopton
A horse-drawn float decorated for Peace celebrations at the end of the First World War in 1918 or 1919. Behind can be seen the Mission Room.
Peace Celebrations, Stone,
Peace Day on Granville Square.
Peace Day celebrated the end of the First World War and commemorated those who had fought for victory.
Peace Day Celebrations, Market Place, Uttoxeter
Large crowds watch the Peace Day celebrations in the town centre. Among those taking part in the procession were clowns on horseback, seen at the bottom of the picture. The scene was captured from the ...
Peace Day, Greengate Street, Stafford
This picture is thought to have been taken during the Peace Day celebrations which took part in Stafford on 19 July 1919.
In this scene there are Soldiers marching towards Market Square and crowds ...
Peace Day, Greengate Street, Stafford
This postcard picture is thought to have been taken during the Peace Day celebrations which took part in Stafford on 19 July 1919.
In this scene there are crowds of people mostly moving south along ...
Peacock Float, Stafford Pageant,
Floats seen outside the Lotus offices on Sandon Road.
The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best decorated entries and along the route ...
Philanthropic Society of Journeymen Coopers procession, Burton-on-Trent
A horse-drawn lorry, belonging to James Eadie & Co., heads the procession, on which is arranged the banner of the Philanthropic Society of Journeymen Coopers, Burton-on-Trent branch.
Photography Float, Stafford Pageant,
The annual Stafford Pageant included a procession through the town, and ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best decorated entries and along the route collections were made ...
Pierrette dancing troup at the Lichfield Greenhill Bower
Pierrot Character, Stafford Pageant,
Gladys Holt as a Perriot or Harlequin character. The costume was made from crepe paper.
The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best ...
Pirate Float, Stafford Pageant,
Clive Holt in fancy dress. The photograph was taken at the rear of a house on Harrowby Street, Littleworth.
The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was ...
Pole climbing, Uttoxeter carnival, Uttoxeter
This was a popular event at carnivals. Sometimes the result depended on technique, sometimes time and sometimes it was greased. Here a competitor is half way up the pole.
Police Escorting a Heavy Load, Weeping Cross, Stafford
A Wynns tractor and trailer is seen here navigating the junction at the top of Radford Bank, heading towards Milford.
Vehicles like this were a fairly common sight in Stafford during the later years ...
Police parade, Hanley
A parade of police passing by crowds at the corner of Tontine Street and Old Hall Street in Hanley. A senior officer leads them and police bands follow on behind. He may be Roger James Carter, Chief Constable ...
Police Parade, Wetley Rocks
Police march past St. John the Baptist church on Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks
Policemen and women on parade, Market Place, Uttoxeter
Police men and women on parade through Uttoxeter town centre on Coronation Day, 2nd June 1953. View looking towards the Old Talbot pub, the Milk Bar, and Mellor's Opticians.