Buskers, Granville Square, Stone,
Granville Square was originally named Pump Square, but when the pump was removed the square was renamed after Earl Granville of Stonepark. Trees were planted to commemorate the coronation of Edward VII ...
Carol singers, Walhouse Junior School, Cannock
Walhouse School was founded in 1828 by Mrs Ann Craycroft Walhouse of Hatherton Hall who gave £2,000 to buy the land and build a school and teacher's house on New Penkridge Road. By 1851 it had become ...
Carol singing, Market Square, Stafford
A popular feature of the festive season in Stafford has been the singing of carols around the Christmas tree outside the Shire Hall in the Market Square.
Over several evenings in December 1951, hundreds ...
Central Hall, Longton. Photographed by William Blake.
The Easter celebration decorations at Central Hall, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Ceramic City Choir, Victoria Hall, Hanley
Sir Malcolm Sergeant conducted the Ceramic City Choir during the 1960s. The choir toured the country and Dr Sergeant (Ph.D.) was acknowledged with a knighthood for his contribution to music. Sir Malcolm ...
Cheddleton Revue, St. Edwards Hospital, Cheddleton
Taking part in this "Twenties" show were: E. Lambert, J.A. Coghill, A.M. Bolger, A.B. Knight, F.P. Archer, S. Kerry (the back row), and K.F. Connelly, B. Williams, N.G. Webb, C.J. Webb, J.L.W. Beck, M. ...
Choral and Orchestral Festival, Stafford
Pictured are some of the 700 children from schools around Staffordshire, who took part in the annual choral and orchestral festival arranged by Staffordshire Education Committee held at the Borough Hall ...
Christ Church School, Stone
Christ Church School children with musical instruments, pictured in the school playground on Northesk Street, Stone.
Standing in the middle holding a drum is Trevor Myatt. Standing behind him on a ...
Church band members, Eccleshall
The Church Lads Brigade band pictured with their instruments near Eccleshall Church. The adult standing at the back is Eccleshall photographer and chemist Frank T. Hudson.
Church band members, Eccleshall,
Club Day, Stockwell Street, Leek
A band leads the annual Sunday School festival procession down Stockwell Street towards the Market Place for the traditional hymn singing. The festival originated in the early 1800s, and took place on ...
Club Walk, Woodseaves
Photograph taken outside the Plough Inn, Woodseaves.
Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves.
Colin Campbell's Crasher Band, Woodshutts Street, Butt Lane
The Butt Lane carnival was a popular event and entertainers such as Colin Campbell's band would have entertained people there. Carnivals in the area were often entertained by what were known as 'Crasher ...
Community Hymn Singing, Brough Park, Leek
A hymn service to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The singing took place near to the bandstand, with Councillor Percy Poole, the then Chairman of Leek Urban District Council conducting....
Concert at the Odeon, Hanley
A group pictured at a concert held at Hanley Odeon which includes pianist Ruby Murfitt standing back row, 2nd left. She played for Alderman Mrs J. Barber with Mr Perry. A talented pianist, she lived ...
Concert at the Town Hall, Burslem - Concert programme from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Entertainment in Burslem
Programme for a concert taking place at Burslem Town Hall in October 1805.
The concert goers were to be treated to an eclectic selection of instrumental music and songs ...