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The Perry School of Dance, Rugeley

Pupils of the Perry School of Dance are pictured at their First Annual Dancing Display and Variety Show which was held in Rugeley Town Hall on 22 and 23 October 1954. During the evening there was a varied ...

The Perry School of Dance, Rugeley.

Pupils of the Perry School of Dance are pictured during a ballet in Rugeley Town Hall. In the centre of the photograph is Denise Doran and on the right in the centre of the seated dancers is Susan Large. ...

The Perry School of Dance, Rugeley.

From left to right: unknown, unknown, Eugene Williscroft, Brenda Tranter, Gloria Simpson, Eileen Marshall and Susan Large. These pupils of the Perry School of Dance are pictured during their ‘Parade ...

The Station Sports Day at RAF Stafford

Participants in the chariot race during the Station's Sports Day. RAF Stafford was formed 1 December 1939 following the purchase by the Treasury of 362 acres of land near Stafford. The main site was ...

The Talbot Hotel, Leek

Originally known as the Spread Eagle, it was known as the Talbot by the time this photograph was taken. The original stone building was almost entirely demolished and a Sugden-designed hotel built in ...

The Van Buren Magic Act, Silverdale Carnival

Andrew Van Buren juggling at the Silverdale Carnival celebrations. Andrew was back on his home territory for the show having grown up in Silverdale. In the background is his father, Fred, also a professional ...

The Van Buren Magic Act, Silverdale Carnival

Andrew Van Buren, pictured here (centre), was back on his home territory for the show having grown up in Silverdale. On the left is his father, Fred, also a professional magician, who performed with ...

The wedding of Bill Fisher and Hilda Loveday, Great Haywood

From left, Clifford Charles William Fisher, Hilda Loveday, with Florence Elsmore as bridesmaid and Clifford's younger brother Cyril John Fisher. They married at St Stephens Church, Great Haywood on 3 ...

The Wedding of George and Irene Brew, Rugeley

George and Irene Brew (nee Acton) are pictured at their wedding at St Augustine’s Church in Rugeley. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Cabin public house (later this became the Vaults), by ...

The Wedding of Hilda Wiles and Ernest Richards, Rugeley

This postcard view was taken on the Wedding Day of Hilda Wiles and Ernest Richards, 19 December 1931. The photograph was taken at 16 Hill Street, Rugeley by T W Heatherley of Rugeley. Back row (left ...

Theatrical Characters, Eccleshall,

The character on the left is played by Frank Hudson, who was a photographer in Eccleshall.

Theatrical Group, Eccleshall,

Thomas Amies, Mayor of Stafford,

Thomas Amies was Mayor of Stafford in 1889. He is wearing his chain of office.

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield

Thomas Parker (1666/7-1732) was the son of Thomas Parker, attorney of Leek. He was created Baron Parker of Macclesfield in 1716 and Earl of Macclesfield in 1721. He was Whig Member of Parliament for ...

Town Crier, Stafford,

Town Crier, Thomas Cox, in his costume. Mr Cox is pictured outside his home in Eastgate Street.

Two boys dressed in costume for Rose Queen Festival, Christ Church School, Stone

Christopher Sandland and Tony Carter taking part in the Rose Queen Festival at Christ Church School, Stone. This is the outcome of a reminiscence session in which Year 4 pupils from Christ Church ...

Unveiling of Borough Boundary Post, Stafford

Unveiling of a Stafford boundary post by the Mayor, Richard Young. He is attended by other civic dignitaries and two mace-bearers. This boundary marker is the northern one on Stone Road sited near Tillington ...

Uttoxeter Amateur Operatic Society

The cast of 'The Mikado', performed by the Uttoxeter Amateur Operatic Society in 1904. The conductor was Rawlinson Wood of Denstone College, standing in the middle of the back row. The cast included: ...