The Mount, Penkhull
This is the original west facing front of the Mount, built by Josiah Spode II, around 1803. The rectangular stone and brick building had the semi-circular entrance way, with a sky light in the dome above. ...
The Mount, Penkhull
This photograph shows the west front and main entrance to The Mount, a mansion built by Josiah Spode II. The house was built on the site of an old farmhouse between Penkhull and Hartshill around 1803-04 ...
The 'New' Police Station, Anson Street, Rugeley
The Police Station is described as 'new' on this postcard. It was built on Anson Street in 1907 on the Mutton Green area. In front, protected by railings, is a young oak tree planted to commemorate the ...
The New Post Office, Bird Street, Lichfield
This postcard view looks north-west along Bird Street with the ‘New’ Post Office on the right. In the background are the spires of Lichfield Cathedral. he Post Office closed in early 1968. The Arts Centre ...
The North Door, St. Peter's, Caverswall. Photographed by William Blake.
Church interior with a view of the North Door at St. Peter's Church, Caverswall, Nr. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
The Octagon, Alton Towers
This postcard view was published by The Alton Towers Café, Alton Towers, Stoke on Trent.
The Octagon was built in about 1824 but was extensively remodelled by A.W.N. Pugin in 1841-1842. He increased ...
The Old Cottages, Rugeley
A close up view of the timber-framed cottages that can be seen other postcard views of Horsefair close to todays Globe Island. The man near the bicycle is standing in Elmore Lane. Behind the cottages ...
The Olde Wind Mill, Werrington
A postcard view of Werrington Windmill which is thought to have been built around 1730, standing close to the Windmill Inn.
The brick-built mill formerly had four sails and a boat cap. It ceased to ...
The Orangery, Ingestre Hall
This photograph was taken during the Ingestre Festival which was held to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the building of the current Ingestre Hall.
Ingestre Orangery was built in about 1770 by Samuel ...
The Picture House, Stafford
This postcard view shows the Picture House which opened on Bridge Street, Stafford on 23 February 1914. Between the front doors and the windows on the left there is a sign with a hand pointing to the ...
The Post Office at Chetwynd House, Stafford,
This photograph of Stafford Post Office at Chetwynd House was taken shortly before it closed due to relocation of the business. The Post Office reopened during October 2007 on the first floor of W.H. ...
The Roebuck, Wolseley Bridge
Post card view of the Roebuck is seen here standing at the junction of the A51 and A513. On the right is Wolseley Bridge spanning the River Trent. In later years The Roebuck became known as The Wolseley ...
The Secondary (south) Staircase at Beaudesert Hall
There were several staircases at Beaudesert Hall; the two main staircases were positioned north and south of the entrance hall. Pictured is the Secondary (south) Staircase; it was of a slightly different ...
The Shops, Wharf Road, Gnosall
This row of shops is situated at the west end of Wharf Lane near the Boat Inn and is still in use (2023) but now with a full-length off the road pull in at the front.
A postcard published by Francis ...
The South Chapel. Swynnerton Church. Photographed by William Blake.
Church interior with a view of the South Chapel. Taken at St. Mary's Church, Swynnerton, Nr. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
The Staircase, Hoar Cross Hall
The Staircase at Hoar Cross Hall.
Hoar Cross Hall was built between 1862 and 1871 to the design of architect Henry Clutton for Hugo Meynell and his wife Emily Charlotte. Henry died as a consequence ...
The State Dressing Room at Beaudesert Hall
Previously hung with Chinese wallpaper the State Dressing Room was badly damaged during the 1909 fire. During the repairs to the room it was given a completely different look by using old oak wainscot ...
The Vestibule at Beaudesert Hall
The steps in the Vestibule are pictured leading up from the east front entrance door and through the two massive stone arches into an area known as the “Screens”, (a space under the Great Hall Gallery). ...