Barlaston War Memorial
War memorial on the green at Barlaston commemorating the fallen of two world wars.The building in the background formerly served as Barlaston Library.
Barracks entrance, Yarnfield
The Barracks entrance at Yarnfield pictured during a snow storm. US Forces occupied Beatty Hall, Howard Hall and Duncan Hall in Yarnfield during World War II.
An image from the 'Yarnfield Yank', a ...
Barrack's Yard, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Sir A.S. Haslam, Mayor and M.P., welcoming Newcastle Boer War veterans home.
Base for aircraft hanger, Perton Airfield
This concrete floor was all that remained of the T-2 Hanger at Perton Airfield in 1989.
Perton Airfield was constructed in 1940 as a Royal Air Force Relief Landing Ground. Later during the Second World ...
Bath hut remains, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
Remains of shower trays from cubicles in a World War 1 bath hut at Rugeley Camp.
Bath hut remains, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
The footings for a World War 1 bath hut at Rugeley Camp on Cannock Chase, near the White House. The young woman is pointing out the bases of shower trays.
Battalion commanders, Yarnfield
US Forces occupied Beatty Hall, Howard Hall and Duncan Hall in Yarnfield during World War II.
An image from the 'Yarnfield Yank', a booklet published in 1945 to commemorate the presence of US Army ...
Battalion National Anthem, NZRB, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
This verse appears to refer to The "Dinks" - the New Zealand Rifle Brigade that served at Brocton Camp. The wording suggests they will not be stationed there much longer. They arrived at Brocton in September ...
Battery Sergeant Major Jack Williams MBE
Born in Chesterton, Staffordshire, he joined the 54th West Riding & Staffs Medium Brigade, Royal Artillery Territorial Army at the age of 19 and at 22 enlisted in the Regular Army, again in the Royal ...
Belgian Refugees, Marchington
Following the German invasion of Belgium during World War I, refugees became a familiar sight in towns and villages across the country. Local photographers found them an interesting subject for postcards; ...
Belgian Refugees, Stone
Following the German invasion of Belgium during World War I, refugees became a familiar sight in towns and villages across the country. Local photographers found them an interesting subject for postcards....
Bell tents and marquee, Uttoxeter schoolboys Farm Camp, Lower Cowley Farm, Gnosall
In 1941 during WWII there was a general shortage of labour, which affected farms as well as many other industries. Already women had been recruited to work on the land (they were known as the Womens' ...
Berkswich and Walton Great War Roll of Honour
Church notice: "Your prayers are asked for the folowing, serving either at home or abroad:-"
Bill Coltman VC, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Lance Corporal 'Bill' Coltman VC, pictured at the presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme to the Staffordshire Regiment in 1973. He is pictured outside the Civic Offices in ...
Birthday Celebrations, Drake Hall, near Eccleshall
Page 18 of 'Drake Hall - A War-Time Hostel', a souvenir book produced for staff and residents at the Swynnerton Royal Ordinance Factory hostel at Drake Hall, produced in 1945. The First Birthday Celebrations ...
Bob Simpson at Royal Doulton, Burslem
Australian cricket captain Bob Simpson pictured on a visit to the Royal Doulton Showroom at Nile Street, Burslem.
Robert Baddeley Simpson was born in 1936 in New South Wales, Australia. He played ...
Boer War New Year Card, Westhorpe, Stafford
New Year card sent by the Peach family, referring to the Boer War (1899 - 1902). This was one of two wars (the first was 1880 - 1881) fought by the British in South Africa against the Boer settlers.
The ...
Bomb damage to Richards' Butcher's Shop, High Street, Burton-on-Trent
Scene showing the destruction of the zeppelin raid on Messrs. Richards' butcher's shop, 156-7 High Street. A few of the butcher's pigs were killed but the horse escaped.