Downs Banks, Stone
Looking towards the ford and Ford Farm. This view is now largely obscured by trees and scrub which has since invaded the heath land.
In the eighteenth century Bluebarn Farm on Downs Bank grew hops ...
Downs Banks, Stone,
In the eighteenth century Bluebarn Farm on Downs Bank grew hops for Joule's Brewery.
In 1946 Joule's purchased a the land from Viscount Sidmouth. It was presented to the National Trust on 22 July ...
Doxey Brook, Derrington,
Ford in Doxey Brook.
Drayton Lane, Drayton Bassett
The road to Drayton Bassett, near Fazeley, showing the boundary wall for Drayton Manor.
Dunwood Lane, Longsdon
A postcard view looking north along Dunwood Lane, near Leek. The lane leading to Gratton is just beyond the bungalow to the left.
Eccleshall Castle,
The last surviving tower of Eccleshall Castle, on the north-east corner.
Archaeological surveys have found evidence of two other towers, on the south-east and north-west corners; it is probable there ...
Ecton Foot Bridge, Manifold Valley
Landscape with a view of Ecton Foot Bridge, Manifold Valley, Staffordshire. This area is now part of the Peak District National Park.
Photographer: William Blake of Longton
Ellastone Church: water colour painting
'View near Ellaston, Mayfield [tower] & Ashbourn [spire] Churches in the distance.' Showing a far reaching view over fields, with cattle in the foreground.Anonymous, [Lewis John Wood.]
Ellenhall, near Eccleshall
A postcard view of a quiet scene at Ellenhall, looking north along Blurtons Lane. On the left is St. Mary's Church which was restored in 1886. The tower dates from 1757.
This postcard was published ...
Entrance to the Governor's House, Stafford Gaol,
When the gaol was built in 1793 it included a house for the governor, who was required by law to live within the prison grounds. The governor's quarters were built facing Gaol Road.
At the time ...
Etching Hill, Rugeley
On the outskirts of Rugeley, Etching Hill is a well-known viewpoint on the north-eastern edge of Cannock Chase and has a distinctive, flat sandstone top.
In 1873 Army Manoeuvres were held on Cannock ...
Etching Hill, Rugeley
On the outskirts of Rugeley, Etching Hill is a well-known viewpoint on the north-eastern edge of Cannock Chase and has a distinctive, flat sandstone top.
Colour-tinted postcard published by William ...
Etching Hill, Rugeley
Postcard view of Etching Hill near Rugeley. Etching Hill is a good viewpoint on the north-eastern edge of Cannock Chase and has a distinctive, flat sandstone top.
Etching Hill, Rugeley
The view from Etching Hill, looking towards Cannock Chase. On the outskirts of Rugeley, Etching Hill is a well-known viewpoint on the north-eastern edge of Cannock Chase and has a distinctive, flat sandstone ...
Fairy Glen, Darlaston, near Stone
Outdoor portrait of a woman in formal dress sitting on a stile and holding flowers. The location is referred to as Fairy Glen and the woman's name is Jeannie. It appears to be one of a group of images ...
Fairy Glen, Darlaston, near Stone
Landscape taken at Fairy Glen including a country lane, a woman and a girl. The women in the picture are named Dot and Jeannie. Jeannie is Jane Leach (nee Merriman) who died 2 September 1940.
It appears ...
Fairy Glen, Easter 1907. Photographed by William Blake.
Landscape including a country lane. Taken at Fairy Glen during the Easter of 1907.
Farley Lane, Farley
A view of houses on Farley Lane, north west of Farley Hall. On the far right is Home Farm House, built in the 18th century. Next along, with the tall gables is the Smithy built in 1780, remodelled in ...