Mr. J. W. Moore and Lady Antonia Fraser, Stafford
Lady Antonia Fraser accompanying Mr. J.W. Moore when he presented his tailor's indentures to the William Salt Library, Stafford . Mr Moore's indentures had been drawn up in 1900.
Mr Moore was a well-known ...
Mrs E Howe, Birthday Celebration, Stone
Mrs E Howe of 16 Fillybrooks, Stone is being presented with a red, white and blue bouquet on the occasion of her 85th birthday on Tuesday, by members of the Stafford and Stone Divisional Conservative ...
Picket line at Hem Heath Colliery, Trentham
During the 1984/1985 miner's strike some miners continued to work and faced crossing the picket lines every day. Workers had to face their collegues who were striking, and therefore not receiving a wage, ...
Potteries Gentlemen pledge support for House of Industry scheme
February 1794 began with a pledge of support from several Potteries gentlemen towards a scheme for a new House of Industry in the Parish of Stoke-upon-Trent.
The House of Industry was to provide relief ...
Protest march passing Lea Hall Colliery, Brereton
Many people in the community supported the miners strike of 1984/1985 and joined rallys and demonstrations. This march from Liverpool to London, here passing Lea Hall Colliery in Brereton, Rugeley. Over ...
Protest Rally at Central Forest Park, Stoke-on-Trent
This photograph shows miners and their supporters meeting at Hanley Forest Park before marching into the city centre during the miner's strike of 1984. The miners had supporters across the country and ...
Rules, Orders, Articles and Regulations Made and to be Observed by the Associated Coal Miners' Union Society in the County of Stafford - document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
During the 1830s, tensions ran high in the mining industry as colliery owners accused miners of "adminstering illegal oaths" and forming an early trade union.
For this very offence, four Dorset labourers ...
Sir Walter Essex MP in a Horse-drawn Carriage, Stafford,
Sir Walter Essex was the Liberal M.P. for Stafford 1910 - 1918. He is accompanied by the Mayor of Stafford.
On the right stands a young scout holding a collection box.
Sir Walter Essex with the Mayor of Stafford,
Sir Walter Essex, Liberal M.P. for Stafford 1910 - 1918, with the Mayor of Stafford James Mycock, in Siemens Road.
Society for Destroying Peace, Liberty and Property particularly against Republicans and Levellers - A defaced notice from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Pamphlets and posters were a common sight in the 18th century - but just as they were easy to find, they were also simple to alter.
This notice originally advertised a "Society for Protecting Peace, ...
Stone Conservative Association with Sir Hugh Fraser M.P..
Standing in the centre behind the television set is Sir Hugh Fraser, Member of Parliament for Stafford constituency. Amongst the members of Stone Conservative Association can be seen Elizabeth Woolfall ...
The Coal Miners' Address to the Public - A notice from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
So-called 'blackleg' labour has been a controversial feature of industrial tension for generations.
Traitors
When North Staffordshire's miners formed a trade union in the early 1830s, their masters ...
The Miner's Manual - Handbill from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
This single-sheet Miner's Manual was published in response to attempts by coal masters to crush the activities of organised labour. The notice probably dates from the early 1830s.
"This Act shall not ...
The Red Flag Anthem. Photographed by William Blake.
Lantern slide showing a page containing the lyrics to the song "The Red Flag" written by J. Connel. The song is a famous socialist anthem and one of many clues suggesting Blake's own ideological beliefs. ...
To the Coal Miners of the North Staffordshire District - A notice from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
During 1831 tensions ran high in the North Staffordshire coal industry, as miners threatened to unite against their employers.
At this time, early trade unions were barely recognised by employers. ...
To the Colliers in the Parishes of Wrexham and Rhuabon - Pamphlet from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
The colliers of North Staffordshire were not the only mine workers to organise industrial action in 1831.
Tensions also arose across England and in Wales, where this bilingual pamphlet was issued.
"Violence, ...
Twenty Pounds Reward - A notice from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
Goldenhill colliery owner Robert Williamson, writing from Longport, here finds himself at the centre of an industrial dispute.
Combination
Miners at his pit have formed a 'combination' in an effort ...
Unionist Club, High Green, Cannock
Cannock Unionist Club on High Green, Cannock which is now named Cannock Conservative Club. The building's appearance has changed considerably since this photograph was taken. Here it is decorated for ...