Samuel Ratcliff, Burton-on-Trent
Samuel Ratcliff was born in 1783, the only son of John Ratcliff of the brewing partnership 'Bass & Ratcliff'. He began work for the firm in 1800, probably as a clerk. In later years, together with Michael ...
Sandon Road, Hilderstone
A group of people posing for a photograph outside the Village Store on Sandon Road, Hilderstone. The spire of Christchurch can be seen in the background.
The front of the postcard is dated 31/7/05 ...
Sandon Road, Meir
Street scene taken at Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire looking south from the junction with Queensmead Road. The Saracen's Head can be seen in the distance. On the left is Sandon Road ...
Satirical cartoon, "Oliver Asking For More"
All of the men pictured are caricatures of local doctors. They are taking part in a burlesque skit (a comic play), based on Oliver Twist, to raise money for Leek Cottage Hospital. The drawing is signed ...
Scene showing a 17th century carpenter, Lichfield Heritage Centre
One of several tableau-style scenes in the Lichfield Heritage Centre, formerly housed in the old St Mary's Church in Market Square. This scene shows a mannequin depicting a 17th century carpenter as part ...
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 Class Group, Uttoxeter
This postcard view shows a School class group taken at an unknown location, possibly in the Uttoxeter area.
This picture was taken by Alfred McCann who was a member of the McCann family of photographers ...
Schoolboy athletics team, Chase Terrace Secondary Modern Boys School, Chase Terrace
Group portrait of pupils and staff, pictured with winning trophies.
Back row (left to right): Mr Walter Wright (headmaster), unknown, unknown, Sid Cook, Colin Bailey, Keith Hyden, Mr A.W. Bewley, unknown, ...
Schoolgirl boarders at Cannock Grammar School
The teacher at the front with two girls seated on his lap is Mr T.R. Parton, headmaster.
Scotch Brook, Kibblestone Camp, Stone
Boy Scouts posing on a fallen tree trunk crossing the Scotch Brook at Kibblestone Scout Camp
The Copeland family owned the Kibblestone estate from the mid-nineteenth century. Ronald Copeland started ...
Scouring Machine. Photographed by William Blake.
Factory interior with pottery workers using a scouring machine. Taken at Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Scout Camp, Brewood
A postcard view of a Scout camp in Brewood, possibly at Church Fields.
Scrubbing the floor, Rowley Street Methodist Schoolroom, Stafford
On the left is 15 year-old Muriel Dodd, one of the members of the 15th Stafford Girl Guides who volunteered to clean Rowley Street Methodist Schoolroom following its redecoration. Please contact us if ...
Self portrait of John Prescott Knight
Oil painting. A self portrait by John Prescott Knight, R.A. (1803-1881).
He was born in Stafford as John Knight Prescott, the son of Edward Knight Prescott, an actor, and Sarah Clews, a local wine ...
Self portrait of the artist in a brown study
Oil painting. A self portrait by John Prescott Knight, R.A. (1803-1881).
He was born in Stafford as John Knight Prescott, the son of Edward Knight Prescott, an actor, and Sarah Clews, a local wine ...
Sergeant-Instructor Allchin, Rugeley
A postcard portrait of Sergeant-Instructor George Allchin who was born in East Malling, Kent in 1814. This photograph was taken in his 92nd year, not long before his death in 1907. At the time of this ...
Servants from Drayton Manor, Fazeley
A photograph thought to be of servants from Drayton Manor.
Drayton Manor was the home of the Peel family and was built by Sir Robert Peel's father in about 1790. Drayton Manor was demolished in the ...
Sheen Brass Band
Seated on the middle row far right is David Wood, a farmer originally from Dale Bottom, Alstonefield.
The photograph was taken by L. Oliver of Hartington.