Fisher’s Band, Lower Brookhouse Farm, Marchington.
Fisher’s Band played at numerous dances, weddings and functions around the Marchington Woodlands and Kingstone areas in the 1930’s.
Frank 'Butcher' Riley at Hope Marsh, Alstonefield
Frank Riley was born at Hope House in 1892. he served his apprenticeship with Ashbourne butcher Sam Parkin. He set up business at Hope Marsh as the village butcher before the First World war. His business ...
Friesian cow at Leek Agricultural Show, Birchall, Leek
The first Leek and District Agricultural and Horticultural show was held in 1895, at Belle Vue.
The popularity of the show waned in the later 1950s, but after a few years break another show was held ...
Furnace Grange Farm, Trescott
Bill & John Inett on an Austin tractor of 1917 vintage.
Geese at Meadleys Farm,Westbeech Farm,Pattingham
Thought to be Diana Oliver driving the geese. Her father, Peter Oliver, was tenant farmer to Lord Dartmouth and was extremely successful. He befriended Peter Scott of Slimbridge fame, and shared his passions ...
George Farr, Meadleys Farm, Pattingham
George Farr, pig man at Meadleys Farm, Pattingham with a Large White sow and litter.
George Tollet
George Tollet (1767-1855) of Betley Hall. Born George Embury, he was a descendant through a female line of the first George Tollet, purchaser of Betley Hall. Under a settlement, he changed his surname, ...
Glebe Farm, Cauldon Grange
Charlie and Nellie Hall at Glebe Farm, Lower Grange. With them is their neighbour John Oakes, from Middle Grange.
There were four houses at the remote settlement of Cauldon Grange, all of which ...
Gnosall Show
The Rev. E A Douglas Morgan of Oswestry judging a class of shorthorn cows. The animal on the left, owned and led by Mr F B Aberill, was awarded first prize, and the other, Mr D J Coghill’s “Waterloo Christmas ...
Gnosall Show
Visitors looking at cattle in the event ring at the Gnosall Show.
It was reported in the Staffordshire Newsletter that the Gnosall and District Agricultural Society’s 30th annual show was staged on ...
Gnosall Show
Cattle being combed, brushed and being prepared for judging in the event ring at the Gnosall Show. Centre right there is a grooming kit box with initials J.F.B. It is thought that this box may belong ...
Gnosall Show
Two prize Shire horses owned by Mr A J Malpass, of Lapley Hall Farm, Lapley, canter before the judge, Mr T Baker. Shire mare “Lapley Choice” (centre left) gained a first prize and reserve champions award ...
Gnosall Show
Handlers with sheep being inspected at the Gnosall Show. In the background there are cattle in event ring.
It was reported in the Staffordshire Newsletter that the Gnosall and District Agricultural ...
Grass mowing, Bramshall
A trailer grass mower in action at the Elms Farm, Bramshall, near Uttoxeter. This mower was originally horse-drawn but had been converted for use with a tractor.
Photographer: Gerald McCann of High ...
Gravestone in St. Stephen's Church Yard, Great Haywood
The gravestone of Thomas Fallows (who died on 3 May 1909, aged 78) Shugborough Park Farm Tenant from 1900 to 1909, and his wife Annie Elizabeth.
Thomas was born in Wetton, Staffordshire in 1839, where ...
Greenway Hall and farm buildings, Stoke-on-Trent
A view of the north side of Greenway Hall and its farm buildings. The lane leads to Greenway Hall Road. The buildings have been redeveloped. Some parts of the hall were built using recycled masonry from ...
Group of farm labourers and their families, Hatherton area
Guy Sutton & William Austin at Beechenhill Farm, Alstonefield
Guy Sutton (left) farmed Beechenhill Farm for many years before moving to Hope House.