His Majesty's Speech on the Reform Bill - A pamphlet from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
The Reform Bill was a momentous occasion in local and national politics.
A momentous occasion
All over the country, so-called 'rotten boroughs' were abolished. These were rural areas that returned ...
HMS Shannon captures the USS Chesapeake - News of a "glorious victory" from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Although this notice proclaims a "glorious victory" for Captain Broke of the HMS Shannon, some battles were far from over.
The War of 1812
During 1812-3, Britain and the United States began official ...
Hugh Fraser M.P. and Agent, Stafford
Accompanied by his Agent (Mr J W Moore, on the left), the Conservative candidate, Mr Hugh Fraser M.P. is photographed by the Staffordshire Newsletter as he arrives at the Borough Hall in Stafford to hand ...
Ilam Hall - Candelabra: lithograph
Showing a many-branched candelabra. Inscribed 'A Tribute of Respect and Gratitude to Jesse Watts Russell, Esqr. of Ilam Hall, from a numerous body of friends, Staffordshire, 1832. To perpetuate in his ...
James Callaghan at Enderley Mills, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Prime Minister James Callaghan on a visit to Enderley Mills.
Enderley Mills were founded in 1881 by Richard Stanway and specialised in the manufacture of uniforms. At the time of Stanway's ownership ...
Josiah Wedgwood addresses the Burgesses of Newcastle-under-Lyme - from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Josiah Wedgwood tries to explain his absence when he should have been campaigning for votes to become MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1831:
"As I have lived among you for more than half a century, my ...
Josiah Wedgwood II addresses workers at his Etruria factory - 1831 election poster from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
When Josiah Wedgwood II contested an election in Newcastle, he could count on the support of many of his own employees - even if they could not vote for him in practice.
In order to vote, men had to ...
Major Hugh Fraser M.P., Eccleshall,
Major Hugh Fraser, Conservative candidate, successfully contested the Stafford Constituency in the 1951 General Election.
He is seen standing on the carriage outside the Royal Oak on High Street.
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Edward Bond, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The newly elected mayor, Edward Bond, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross.
The Lancaster Buildings can ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Ethel shaw, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The newly elected mayor, Ethel Shaw, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross.
The sign for the Borough Museum ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Francis Stanier, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing Ceremony of 1896 saw Francis Stanier elected as Mayor Newcastle-under-Lyme for the first time.
This traditional ceremony takes place every year, although today there is no photograph ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Norman Bradshaw, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The newly elected mayor, Norman Bradshaw, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross in 1956.
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Samuel Hyslop, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The newly elected Mayor, Samuel Hyslop, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross.
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Sidney Myott, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing Ceremony of 1908 saw Sidney Myott elected as Mayor Newcastle-under-Lyme for the first time.
This traditional ceremony takes place every year, although today there is no photograph ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Sir A.S. Haslam, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing Ceremony of 1902 saw Sir A.S. Haslam elected as Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme for the second time.
This traditional ceremony takes place every year, although today there is no photograph ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing Ceremony believed to have been taken before 1880.
This traditional ceremony takes place every year, although today there is no photograph by the market cross.
Unfortunately ...
Meeting to discuss the miner's strike. Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
On the 25th May 1984 Arthur Scargill made a speech to local miners at the Victoria Hall in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. As you can see from the photograph the meeting was very well attended and helped to boost ...
Miner's strike demonstration, Central Forest Park, Stoke-on-Trent
May Day 1984 saw a large rally in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent in support of the miner's strike. Margaret Thatcher, who the lady in this photograph has dressed up as, was Prime Minister at the time of the strike ...