The Miner's Manual - Handbill from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
This single-sheet Miner's Manual was published in response to attempts by coal masters to crush the activities of organised labour. The notice probably dates from the early 1830s.
"This Act shall not ...
The New Post Office, Station Road, Stoke upon Trent
This view along Station Road from near the Leek Road corner shows the New Post Office, built in 1930. It now forms part of Stoke railway station, the main entrance to which is just beyond. Further along ...
The Old Almshouses, Rolleston
The Almshouses were established in 1672 following a charitable bequest to the village by William Rolleston. They were built on Burnside in 1712 and restored in 1892.
The Old Almshouses, Rolleston
The Almshouses were established in 1672 following a charitable bequest to the village by William Rolleston. They were built on Burnside in 1712 and restored in 1892.
The Old Almshouses, Rolleston
The Almshouses were established in 1672 following a charitable bequest to the village by William Rolleston. They were built on Burnside in 1712 and restored in 1892. The Alder Brook can be seen in the ...
The Old Drill Hall, Victoria Street, Hednesford
The hall was built in 1894 for the South Staffordshire Territorial Army to train in. It is a low, brick-built, tiled building with a smaller building to the left. The hall has arched windows and a doorway ...
The Perry School of Dance, Rugeley
Pictured are the front and back pages from a programme for the Perry School of Dance’s Grand Pantomime production of Dick Whittington and his Cat, which was held in Rugeley Town Hall on 8 and 9 February ...
The Perry School of Dance, Rugeley
Pictured are the front and back pages from a programme for the Perry School of Dance’s Second Annual Dancing Display and Variety Concert which was held in Rugeley Town Hall on 15, 16 and 17 December 1955....
The Red Flag Anthem. Photographed by William Blake.
Lantern slide showing a page containing the lyrics to the song "The Red Flag" written by J. Connel. The song is a famous socialist anthem and one of many clues suggesting Blake's own ideological beliefs. ...
The Rover Den, Kibblestone Camp, Stone
A postcard vierw of the Rover Den at Kibblestone Scout Camp.
The Copeland family owned the Kibblestone estate from the mid-nineteenth century. Ronald Copeland started the first Scout Troop in Stone ...
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Heath Lodge 2000 at the Roebuck Inn, Kidsgrove
The ROAB is one of the largest fraternal societies in the UK which exists for philanthropic and charitable purposes. It was established in 1922. Their motto is 'No Man Is At All Times Wise'.
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Heath Lodge 2000 at the Roebuck Inn, Kidsgrove
The ROAB is one of the largest fraternal societies in the UK. Established in 1822 is exists for philanthropic and charitable purposes.
The Royal British Legion Brass Band, Stafford
This picture shows Phillip Willcox, new conductor of the Royal British Legion Brass Band, putting the musicians through their paces. At the time of this picture plans were being discussed for the extension ...
The Veterans' Club, Cannock Park
A colour-tinted postcard of the Veterans' Club in Cannock Park. The park was opened in 1932, funded by The Miners' Welfare Committee but the land had been used for recreational purposes prior to this ...
The Village Club, Sandon,
The Village Club was built in 1905. At the same time the Dog and Doublet, on the opposite side of the road, was rebuilt.
Both buildings were designed by Sir E. Guy Dawber and paid for by the Earl ...
Theological College, Lichfield
The College was founded in 1857 and was located in this building situated on the south side of the Cathedral Close from 1872. The Theological College closed in 1972.
The college is viewed from Minster ...
Thomas Amies, Mayor of Stafford,
Thomas Amies was Mayor of Stafford in 1889. He is wearing his chain of office.
Thomas Boulton, Whittington, near Eccleshall
Thomas Boulton (1879-1964) of The Smithy, Whittington, near Eccleshall, wearing the regalia of Grand Master of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. He was Secretary of the Vernon Younge Lodge. Thomas ...