Coton Hill Farm, Coton, Milwich,
Cottages in Hardingswood, Kidsgrove
A scene of two cottages in Hardingswood that gives an idea of the poor conditions some people lived in. Even though these cottages had one and two bedrooms, they would have housed large families. These ...
Cream Cotton Apron, c.1850-1910
The shape and style of the apron shows it was used for everyday use, as it is made out of cotton and would cover the front of the bodice and skirt to protect them. The apron has a simply tie fastening ...
Croquet, Eccleshall,
This garden was possibly at the rear of a house on High Street.
The ladies are wearing bustles (a pad or frame worn beneath the petticoat at the back of the skirt to provide support), which were fashionable ...
Crossley Stone and Bow Street, Rugeley
Crossley Stone runs off Elmore Lane near the park in Rugeley. The three-storey house on the right is number 20 Crossley Stone, a late 18th century Grade II listed house, and it is a side return of the ...
Darning Socks, Standon Boys' Farm Home
Boys darning socks at Standon Boys' Farm Home, being overseen by a member of staff.
The home in Weston Lane, Standon Bridge, near Eccleshall was founded by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1885. This ...
Day Dress, 1830s
This cotton dress has a printed floral design of sprigs and roses.
The rose has many meanings. It is commonly used to symbolise love and beauty but roses can also symbiolise youth, blood and war. ...
Diamond Jubilee arch over New Street, Burton-on-Trent
A mock fortified arch stands over New Street, as part of the decorations for the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations for Queen Victoria. On the right is the Crown Inn and opposite, The Green Man Inn, whose landlady ...
Domestic servants, Hatherton area
Dove Cottage, Chase Terrace,
Joseph and Ann Sutton standing outside their home, Dove Cottage on Thorpe Street, Chase Terrace.
Downs Banks, Stone,
In the eighteenth century Bluebarn Farm on Downs Bank grew hops for Joule's Brewery.
In 1946 Joule's purchased a the land from Viscount Sidmouth. It was presented to the National Trust on 22 July ...
Dr Hewson, Coton Hill Asylum, Stafford,
Coton Hill Asylum was built in the 1850s and opened in 1854. It was originally built as an extension to the County Asylum in order to house private patients. It was to be known as The institution for ...
Dr. Wilkins and the Billiards Team, St. Edwards Hospital, Cheddleton
Members of the team and Dr. Wilkins pictured with their trophies in the hospital grounds.
Dress, 1800s
Cotton muslin dress with silk embroidery and silver thread decoration. The garment is decorated with carnations. The carnation symbolised bravery, love and friendship. Between 1800 and about 1810 white ...
Dress, about 1880
Silk brocade dress trimmed with glass beads. The lavish brocade design includes stylised honeysuckle flowers. Honeysuckle often symbolised fidelity, affection and love. It could also represent enjoyment ...
Earl of Bradford, 'Master of the Horse'
Lithograph print. A caricature of Orlando George Charles Bridgeman, 3rd Earl of Bradford (1819-1898) of Weston Park, Member of Parliament for Wigan. Appeared in 'Vanity Fair' October 24th 1874. His signature ...
Earl of Harrowby, 'The Sugar of Tourism'
Lithograph print. A caricature of Dudley Ryder, 3rd Earl of Harrowby (1831-1900) of Sandon Hall. Appeared in 'Vanity Fair' November 28th 1885. Signatures inserted bottom left and right.
Dimensions: ...
Earl of Lichfield and Domestic Servants at Shugborough Hall,
Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lichfield (in top hat), on the steps of Shugborough Hall.
With him are servants from his shooting lodge, Ranton Abbey. The lady on the right is Sarah Titley, who was born in 1862....