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To the People - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook

Reform Printed notice advocating the use of non-violent means to achieve reform of the political system. Britains political system was dominated and maintained by aristocratic landowners. The growing ...

To the Public - notice from the Enoch Wood scrapbook

John Carey of Lane End will no longer face charges that he has been involved in misconduct involving Wedgwood's employees. This public notice confirms that he has not been guilty of obstructing the ...

Town Hall and Market Hall, Rugeley

A postcard view taken in Anson Street, Rugeley, with the Town Hall and Market Hall on the left, the Police Station in the centre and on the right is a Hillman Minx car by a petrol pump arm outside Degg's ...

Treadwheel, Stafford Gaol

Treadwheels were introduced as a form of prison punishment in 1817, often serving no other purpose than to enforce hard, monotonous work, though some powered pumping or grinding machines. At Stafford ...

Treadwheel, Stafford Gaol

Treadwheels were introduced as a form of prison punishment in 1817. The treadwheels at Stafford Gaol powered the corn mill and pumped water from wells within the prison grounds.

Trial and execution of two boatmen

An incomplete broadsheet detailing the trial and execution of James Owen and George Thomas, who were convicted at Stafford Assizes for the murder of Christina Collins. In 1838 Robert Collins, an out ...

Trinity Sunday Parade, Eccleshall

Girl Guides, the Fire Brigade and Friendly Societies (including the Oddfellows) parading along the High Street in Eccleshall, walking away from the church. Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost ...

Trinity Sunday Parade, Eccleshall

Police officers followed by a brass marching band in procession on the High Street in Eccleshall. Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost and takes place in May or June.

Trinity Sunday Parade, Eccleshall High Street

Police officers and friendly societies in procession on the High Street in Eccleshall. Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost and takes place in May or June.

Two Policemen, Woodseaves area

These may be Shropshire Policemen, photographed by Woodseaves photographer Harry Osbourne in the Woodseaves and Newport area.

Underground rescue ambulance, Lea Hall Colliery

Ambulance with seats of wooden slats and spring loaded bars to carry stretchers. Lea Hall was the first colliery planned and sunk by the National Coal Board. The two shafts were started in 1954 and ...

Union Hotel and the old Fire Station, Longton

This photograph was taken at the junction of Uttoxeter Road and Commerce Street (off to the right) in Longton, signed with old style finger posts. The building on the left was the Union Hotel and to its ...

Unlawful Oaths - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook

Twenty Pounds Reward Notice from the North Staffordshire Coal Masters offering twenty pounds reward for information leading to the prosecution of anyone breaking the law under the Unlawful Oaths Act. Abstracts ...

Unlawful Oaths - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook

A law devised to deter naval mutiny The Unlawful Oaths Act of 1797 was initially enacted during the early period of the Napoleonic Wars to curb mutinous behaviour in the navy. This act was not repealed ...

Unveiling of new fire engine, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The unveiling of Newcastle-under-Lyme's new fire engine and wheeled extendable ladder on the High Street. The engine was manufactured by Messrs Shand Mason & Co., hydraulic engineers of London. The ...

Unveiling of Uttoxeter War Memorial

A postcard view taken to mark the occasion of the unveiling of Uttoxeter’s War Memorial on 11th November 1928. The Memorial was carved by Robert Bridgman & Sons of Lichfield, and was unveiled by Colonel ...

Uttoxeter Civil Defence Fire Wardens

Uttoxeter Urban District Civil Defence Fire Wardens pictured with a District Council lorry and their equipment. In the centre foreground is a portable carbide lamp. The 'R' on helmet is for 'Rescue team' ...

Uttoxeter Police Station

Oil painting on board of Uttoxeter Police Station, Staffordshire (built 1903) with Inspector's House to right. An oil painting by C.W. Sheldon, formerly in the collections of the Staffordshire Police ...