Morris dancers, Lichfield
Morris dancers performing in the Market Square, Lichfield. In the background is Dr Samuel Johnson’s Statue and Birthplace.
New Years Eve Fancy Dress Ball, Main Hall, St. Edwards Hospital, Cheddleton
The annual New Years Eve Ball was a popular event at St. Edwards for many years, with the last one taking place in the 1940s. Traditionally staff had to alter their hours of working so that they could ...
Part of an Egyptian Wand, c.1850-1650BC
The wand has been been carved with images of a tortoise, a frog, and a sa-amulet (a protective symbol).
The wand was a symbol of office and symbolised the magician’s authority over the animals on the ...
Penny for the Guy, Stafford
These boys found a novel way of persuading people to “spare a penny for the guy” before bonfire night on 5 November 1950. The boy on the right presses a switch on the battery he is holding and the guy’s ...
Peter Atkin's 'Trussing In' Ceremony, Bass Brewery, Burton
Peter Atkin is pictured here in the barrel being 'trussed in', at the termination of his coopers apprenticeship at Bass Brewery. The young men who are carrying out the ceremony are the three senior apprentices, ...
Polish Freedom Parade, Stafford
Polish Freedom Parade passing along Station Road, Stafford, walking past the railway station. In the background is the Station Hotel, demolished in 1972.
A photograph from an album presented to the ...
Polish Freedom Parade, Stafford
Men, women and children taking part in the Polish Freedom Parade wearing Polish traditional costume. They are pictured standing outside Stafford Technical College.
A photograph from an album presented ...
Polish Freedom Parade, Stafford
The Polish Freedom Parade passing through Market Square, Stafford. The servicewomen are saluting the Mayor of Stafford in front of the Guildhall.
A photograph from an album presented to the Alderman ...
Polish Freedom Parade, Stafford
The Polish Freedom Parade passing through Market Square, Stafford. In the background is the Shire Hall, with a banner advertising 'Staffordshire Life and Work' which was an exhibition put on by Staffordshire ...
Polish Freedom Parade, Stafford
The Polish Freedom Parade approaching the Market Square along Greengate Street, Stafford. Men, women and children in Polish traditional costume walking in front of the 'Free Poles in Great Britain' banner. ...
Polish Freedom Parade, Stafford
The Polish Freedom Parade passing through Market Square, Stafford. Girls in Polish traditional Polish dress are walking by the Mayor of Stafford, Charles Fowke, and other civic dignitaries in front of ...
Rose Queen and attendant, Christ Church School, Stone
The Rose Queen Festival was held at Christ Church School in Stone.
This is the outcome of a reminiscence session in which Year 4 pupils from Christ Church First School were divided into groups and ...
Rose Queen being crowned by an attendant, Christ Church School, Stone
The Rose Queen Festival was being held at Christ Church School in Stone.
This is the outcome of a reminiscence session in which Year 4 pupils from Christ Church First School were divided into groups ...
Rose Queen Festival, Christ Church School, Stone
Susan White is pictured as the Rose Queen at the Open Day of Christ Church School, Stone.
This is the outcome of a reminiscence session in which Year 4 pupils from Christ Church First School were divided ...
Rose Queen Pageant, Christ Church School, Stone
The Christ Church Rose Queen Miss Sylvia Shenton is pictured (left) with the retiring Queen Miss Janet Kelsall and attendants after the crowning ceremony, at Christ Church School, Stone. If you recognise ...
Rose Queen procession, Christ Church School, Stone
The Rose Queen Festival was held at Christ Church School in Stone.
This is the outcome of a reminiscence session in which Year 4 pupils from Christ Church First School were divided into groups and ...
Rose Queen, Christ Church School, Stone
Susan White pictured here was Rose Queen for Christ Church School in Stone in 1957.
This is the outcome of a reminiscence session in which Year 4 pupils from Christ Church First School were divided ...