Reconstruction of Clifton Campville in Medieval Times
Based on map and documentary evidence combined with site visits, this aerial view shows a suggested reconstruction of the manor of Clifton Campville around the year 1300. The manor house and its outbuildings ...
Reconstruction of Gnosall circa 1345
Based on map and documentary evidence combined with site visits, this aerial view shows a suggested reconstruction of the village of Gnosall around the year 1345. The church and village sit in the lower ...
Reconstruction of the Precinct of Croxden Abbey, circa 1340
Based on map and documentary evidence combined with site visits, this aerial view shows a suggested reconstruction of the main precinct of Croxden Abbey, near Rocester, around the year 1340. The abbey ...
Recreation of Field Firing Range on Cannock Chase
Based on photographs and site visits, this recreation shows one of several field firing ranges installed on Cannock Chase as part of the training camp complexes set up during World War I. These firing ...
Recreation of German Prisoner of War inscription on Cannock Chase
Based on written evidence, this reconstruction shows an inscription created by German PoWs held at Brocton Camp on Cannock Chase in the later stages of World War I. Made out of painted stones, the inscription ...
Recreation of 'N' Lines at Brocton Camp, Cannock
Based on period photographs, maps and site visits, this reconstructed view of the World War I army training camp at Brocton on Cannock Chase shows the huts that made up an area known as 'N' lines. The ...
Removal of the Original Market Cross, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is the original damaged market cross being removed by crane.
The Midland Bank and Boots Dispensing Chemist can be seen in the background.
The original column is now outside the museum.
Roman Villa, Hales
A view of the Bath House from the west after excavation in 1967. Hales Roman Villa is sited to the east of Hales village. Foundations and floors were discovered and were re-buried after excavation.
An ...
Samian Bowl found at Chesterton, 100-400 AD
Samian pottery is the most recognisable and common Roman pottery in Britain. The Romans used this type of pottery for displaying and serving food.
By using a mould they were able to produce floral or ...
The Keep, Tutbury Castle
A general view of Tutbury castle with the King's Lodging to the left and the Keep on the motte. Cattle are grazing in the bailey. The King's Lodging was built in 1631-35 on the site of the former great ...
The 'New Castle' by Chris Haynes
To celebrate the 850th anniversary of Newcastle-under-Lyme receiving its first royal charter, in 2023 local artist Chris Haynes painted the medieval landscape of the borough and Manor of Newcastle as ...
Trentham Lake Boat House
The Boat House, shown here after excavation, was probably built by Capability Brown when the lake was created between 1759 and 1780.