Peace Day, Victoria Park, Stafford,
Peace Day on Victoria Park, celebrating the end of the First World War and commemorating those who had fought for victory.
Entertainment was provided by the Borough Military Band, a water carnival ...
Picnic at Norbury Junction
Norbury Junction was the junction between the Shrewsbury and the Liverpool and Birmingham sections of the Shropshire Union Canal. The Newport branch of the canal was little used after 1920 and was closed ...
Picnic party at The Brooms, Stone
A large group of people pictured at The Brooms on Stafford Road, Stone. This could be the occasion of a works treat for the staff of McIlroy's department store in Hanley.
At the time of this photograph ...
Pirate Ship, Drayton Manor Park, near Tamworth
This postcard view shows the former Pirate Ship at Drayton Manor Park and Zoo which was in service from around 1982 to 2003.
In later years the site became known as Drayton Manor Resort, one of the ...
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Stafford,
The Diamond Jubilee celebrations lasted three days. Jubilee Day was a public holiday and two oxen, donated by the Meakins of Creswell Hall, were roasted on Market Square. Children sang the National ...
Rhos-on Sea. Photographed by William Blake.
Photograph showing Rhos-on Sea pier at Rhos point. Originally this pier was at Douglas, Isle of Man before being dismantled and rebuilt at Rhos-on-Sea. This photograph possibly taken from Colwyn Bay Pier. ...
Roller Skating Rink, Drayton Manor Park, near Tamworth
This postcard view shows visitors using the roller skating rink at Drayton Manor Park and Zoo. In the background there is a part view of a car park.
In later years the site became known as Drayton ...
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
This small narrow gauge railway runs along the side of Rudyard Lake for 2.4km. It is an ideal way of viewing the stunning scenery and there is also a footpath alongside the narrow gauge railway. There ...
Rudyard Lake. Photographed by William Blake.
View of a small sailing boat on Rudyard Lake, Staffordshire.
The lake was created in 1797 as a reservoir to feed the Caldon Canal. It became a popular tourist attraction in the late ninenteenth century....
Rudyard, Lake & Boat House. Photographed by William Blake.
Stereoscope slide with a view of the boat house at Rudyard Lake, Nr. Leek, Staffordshire.
The lake was created in 1797 as a reservoir to feed the Caldon Canal. It became a popular tourist attraction ...
Scenic view of Alton Towers
Romantic, sentimental images like this one were very popular in Victorian times. The Victorian gentleman sitting by the lakeside is no doubt admiring the beautiful scenery around him.
School Outing to Seven Springs,
School children on an outing to Seven Springs on Cannock Chase.
The party travelled by barge along the Trent and Mersey Canal for part of the journey, and were photographed at Colwich Lock.
Sea and Clouds. Photographed by William Blake.
Seascape taken at Torquay, Devonshire.
Sea at Blackpool. Photographed by William Blake.
Seascape taken at Blackpool during high tide. This view features the stone embankment and one of the town's piers.
Sea at Blackpool. Photographed by William Blake.
Seascape taken at Blackpool, Lancashire. This view includes a small sailing vessel and one of the town's piers.
Seven Springs, Cannock Chase
This postcard view of a quiet scene at Seven Springs, Cannock Chase was franked in 1934 but the image is older.
Sherbrook Vale, near Milford, Cannock Chase
Sherbrook Vale is near to Milford and they were popular locations for a day trip as they were easily accessible by rail.
Excursion trains ran between Stafford and Milford stations.
Note how people ...