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Primitive Methodist Chapel, Woodseaves,

The chapel at Woodseaves, in the parish of High Offley, was built in 1863. Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves.

Primitive Methodist Chapel, Woodseaves,

The chapel at Woodseaves, in the parish of High Offley, was built in 1863. Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves.

Procession, St. Austin's Roman Catholic Church, Stafford

A torchlight procession to mark the conclusion of a novena to Our Blessed Lady of Lourdes held at St. Austin's Roman Catholic Church, Stafford. A statue of Our Lady of Lourdes illuminated by candles ...

RAF Personnel in the Officers' Mess at RAF Stafford

This group of RAF personnel are pictured in the Officers' Mess at RAF Stafford after attending a colleague’s funeral. Left to right: J/T Ross - TSW, SAC Owen - TSW, SAC Elson - TSW, Cpl Galloway ...

Restoration and Re-dedication, St. Mary’s Church, Stafford

Buglers from RAF Stafford are pictured sounding a fanfare as the Bishop of Lichfield, Dr E S Woods arrives to rededicate the restored Collegiate Church of St. Mary, Stafford. Historic services were ...

Rogationtide, Brocton

Special “country” services were becoming a regular feature in the life of Berkswich parish. Rogationtide is pictured being observed with a procession leaving Brocton Church by the Village Green, on its ...

Royal Wedding Cake by Adams, Uttoxeter

This wedding cake was made by Adams of Uttoxeter to celebrate the Wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. Previously the factory in Uttoxeter was known as Elkes Biscuits, this ...

Rugeley, Unveiling of the War Memorial

The front cover from a Programme detailing the ceremony and order of service for the unveiling of the Rugeley War Memorial on 23 January 1921.

Salver, Kings Bromley

This silver salver was presented to Thomas John Henry Vincent Lane (d.1941)on his Coming of Age on 24th June 1928. He was the eldest son of J.H.H.V. Lane, the Lord of the Manor of Kings Bromley. The ...

School May Queen group

Can anyone provide us with any information regarding this photograph? Thought to be a May Queen and her attendants. Photograph originally from Joan Anslow's collection.

School May Queen group

Can anyone provide us with any information regarding this photograph? Thought to be a may Queen and her attendants. Photograph originally from Joan Anslow's collection.

Shabti Egyptian Figures, c.2000-330 BC

A Shabti is a small figurine, usually in the shape of a mummified person that would have been placed in tombs for the dead to re-activate them for servants. Shabti have evolved throughout Ancient ...

Silver gilt paten, St. Mary's Church, Ingestre

Charles II silver gilt Paten. Part of church silver from St. Mary's Church, Ingestre, Stafford. It was commissioned by Walter Chetwynd of Ingestre Hall at the time St. Mary's Church was built in 1676,the ...

Silver gilt salver, St. Mary's Church, Ingestre

Charles II silver gilt salver. Part of church silver from St. Mary's Church, Ingestre, Stafford. It was commissioned by Walter Chetwynd of Ingestre Hall at the time St. Mary's Church was built in ...

Silver gilt chalice, St. Mary's Church, Ingestre

Charles II silver gilt chalice. Part of church silver from St. Mary's Church, Ingestre, Stafford. It was commissioned by Walter Chetwynd of Ingestre Hall at the time St. Mary's Church was built in 1676, ...

Sir Thomas Boughey's funeral, Forton

A postcard view of the floral wreaths on the grave of the late of Sir Thomas Fletcher Boughey, Bart. of Aqualate Hall, after the funeral held at All Saints Church, Forton. Born at Aqualate in 1836, ...

Sir Thomas Boughey's funeral, Forton

A postcard view of the funeral of Sir Thomas Fletcher Boughey, Bart. of Aqualate Hall held at All Saints Church, Forton. Born at Aqualate in 1836, Thomas Boughey was educated at Eton and Christ Church ...

Sir Thomas Boughey's funeral, Forton

The funeral of Sir Thomas Fletcher Boughey, Bart. of Aqualate Hall held at All Saints Church, Forton. Born at Aqualate in 1836, Thomas Boughey was educated at Eton and Christ Church and inherited the ...