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Dorothy 'Duckie' Dodd as Lady Godiva, Stafford

Dorothy Irene Dodd, known locally as 'Duckie' Dodd, poses as Lady Godiva as part of the Stafford Infirmary Pageant of 1930. 'Duckie' was well known for her impressive costumes at the annual Stafford ...

Doxey Local Mayor with Mace, Stafford Pageant,

The annual Stafford Pageant included a procession through the town, and ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best decorated entries and along the route collections were made ...

Doxey Local Mayoral Turnout, Stafford Pageant,

'Mock Mayor' procession entered in the Stafford Pageant by the Doxey district. There was often great rivalry between the Littleworth and Doxey districts for the best Local Mayoral turnout in the procession. The ...

Dramatic Production, Stafford Girls' High School

Girls in costume for an outdoor dramatic production at Stafford Girls' High School, The Oval, Stafford. In 1907 the County Council took over a private girls' school at the Moat House on Newport Road, ...

Duckie Dodds in Gramophone Costume, Stafford Pageant,

Duckie was married to Percy Dodds who owned the Golden Key shop on Gaol Road. She won first prize with this costume, which 'records' the amount of money collected each year for Stafford Infirmary. The ...

Duckie Dodds in Locksmith Costume, Stafford Pageant,

Duckie was married to Percy Dodds who owned the Golden Key shop on Gaol Road. She won first prize with this costume. The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. ...

Eccleshall Pageant

A Pageant scene depicting the accession of George III. The Countess of Lichfield played Lady Anson. Eccleshall Pageant was organised to raise funds for the rebuilding of the school, and to portray ...

Eccleshall Pageant

A Pageant scene depicting the murder of the Princes Wulfad and Rufin by Wulfere, King of Mercia. According to legend, Stone owes its origin to the murder of the two Saxon Princes, Rufin and Wulfad by ...

Eccleshall Pageant

A Pageant scene depicting the Battle of Blore Heath which was a battle in the English Wars of the Roses. It was fought on 23 September 1459, at Blore Heath in Staffordshire. Eccleshall Pageant was ...

Eccleshall Pageant

A Pageant scene depicting Bishop Robert de Lymesay consecrating Eccleshall Church, which Elias de Jantonice is rebuilding, 1090 AD. Eccleshall Pageant was organised to raise funds for the rebuilding ...

Eccleshall Pageant

A Pageant scene depicting the Battle of Blore Heath which was a battle in the English Wars of the Roses. It was fought on 23 September 1459, at Blore Heath in Staffordshire. Eccleshall Pageant was ...

Eccleshall Pageant

A Pageant scene depicting Bishop Robert de Lymesay consecrating Eccleshall Church, which Elias de Jantonice is rebuilding, 1090 AD. Eccleshall Pageant was organised to raise funds for the rebuilding ...

Eccleshall Pageant, (3)

Pageant depicting Queen Margaret of Anjou returning with some of her defeated troops from the Battle of Blore Heath, in 1459. Mrs W.E. Carter played Queen Margaret. Eccleshall Pageant was organised ...

Elizabeth I Pageant Costume, Stafford,

Elizabeth I Pageant Float, Stafford,

Prize winning pageant float depicting Queen Elizabeth I's visit to Stafford in 1575. The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best decorated ...

Elkes' Carnival entry, Uttoxeter

An Elkes' delivery van covered to make it look like a house made of biscuits. Standing on either side are the 'chef' and the driver.

Empire Day at Marmion Street School, Tamworth

Empire Day was an annual event held on the 24th May.

Empire Day Celebrations, Dove Bank School, Kidsgrove

Children from Dove Bank School are here seen dressed up to celebrate Empire Day. Empire Day was held every year on the 24th May. Mary Beech is seen on the back row, second from the left.