Municipal Hall foundation stone, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The foundation stone was laid under great ceremony in 1888 by the Mayor and civic dignitaries of the time. It contained a time capsule which is now held at the museum.
This is the stone being removed ...
New Zealand Rifle Brigade Parade, Stafford
At the end of the First World War, when the New Zealand Rifle Brigade (NZRB) left the military camp on Cannock Chase, there was a farewell presentation and a parade through the streets of Stafford.
In ...
New Zealand Rifle Brigade Parade, Stafford
At the end of the First World War, when the New Zealand Rifle Brigade left the military camp on Cannock Chase, they held a farewell parade through the streets of Stafford.
Here the mayor is presenting ...
Octocentenary Celebrations, Newcastle-under-Lyme
In 1973 Newcastle celebrated its octocentenary to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the charter which gave Newcastle-under-Lyme its status as a Borough. A carnival was held to celebrate the ...
Opening day of the trams, Burton upon Trent
Seven open-topped tramcars filled with passengers and decorated with bunting are lined up in Borough Road, and crowds are standing watching the celebrations. The Mayor, Cllr. A.J. Roberts can be seen ...
Opening of Booth Bridge, near Newton, Blithfield
Tape cutting at opening ceremony of Booth Bridge over the River Blythe, on the road between Kingstone and Newton, near Blithfield. Commissioned by Uttoxeter Rural District Council, the single span concrete ...
Opening of Kidsgrove Regional Branch Library
The library was opened on 12 March 1966 by Councillor J Cooney, Vice Chairman of the County Council
Opening of Quixhill Waterworks
This shows the official opening ceremony. The members are all assembled outside the waterworks waiting for the speeches to fininsh and the doors to be opened.
Opening of Quixhill Waterworks, near Rocester
Group of men, possibly committee members and local councillors, together with family members, at the opening of Quixhill Waterworks.
Opening of Quixhill Waterworks, Rocester.
Group of men, possibly committee members and local councillors, at the opening of Quixhill Waterworks.
Opening of the Ferry Bridge, Burton-on-Trent
On the bridge are Mrs C. Harrison, Mayoress, Lord Burton, Miss Nellie Bass, Mr C. Harrison, Mayor and Lady Burton. The bridge was built by the Burton firm of Thornewill & Warham.
Opening of the Isolation Hospital, Cheadle
Officials, guests and staff at the opening of the new Isolation Hospital on Rakeway Road, Cheadle, close to the junction with Moss Lane. the opening ceremony was performed by Mr C.J. Blagg, Chairman ...
Opening of the Leek & Manifold Light Railway, Waterhouses
Crowds at the Opening Day of the Leek and Manilfold Light Railway which took place at Waterhouses. The banners read “Success To The Chairman Of The Light Railway Company” and "Welcome to Earl Dartmouth". ...
Opening of the Market Hall, Burton upon Trent
Lantern slide view of crowds attending the opening of the new Market Hall.
Copyright: Burton Library
Opening of Tutbury Museum
Unveiling the plaque at the opening of Tutbury Museum. Pictured third from left is Jim Lane, the Curator.
The Museum occupies part of the Charity Offices on Duke Street, built in 1844 and known locally ...
Parade on the 1st North Staffords return from Egypt, Lichfield
The 1st Battalion North Staffords pictured marching past the Mayor of Lichfield on their return from Egypt in April 1950.
Peace celebrations, Rugeley
Celebrating the end of World War 1 , Rugeley, with a 'Welcome Home' banner for returning servicemen.
This picture is taken in the market square with the clock tower to the right just out of shot and ...
Peel II death centenary, Market Street, Tamworth
This photograph shows the Sir Robert Peel II Death Centenary service, held on 7th February 1950, outside the Town Hall in Tamworth.
Sir Robert Peel was born in 1788 in Bury, Lancashire to a wealthy ...