Rugeley Town Band
Standing in the centre of the back row, wearing a bowler hat is Mr J. Roberts, the conductor. The taller man to his right is Mr C.F. Mason the builder, whose son Fred later married Mr Roberts' daughter ...
Sailor marionette, by D'Albert
Wooden figure dressed as a sailor, missing a leg and holding a cornet with a solemn expression. Made by D'Albert.
Ernest Mortimer (1896-1966) was a ventriloquist, conjuror and puppetteer who adopted ...
School play, Alleyne’s Grammar School, Stone
This picture was taken during a scene from ‘She Stoops to Conquer’, the 18th century play by Oliver Goldsmith which was presented by a drama group at Alleyne’s Grammar School in December 1954.
Members ...
Scottish boy marionette, by Frank Rose
Marionette of young boy wearing green and blue tartan smock and green beret. Boy has red carved hair. Made by Frank Rose for the well-known puppeteer, Waldo Lanchester.
Frank Rose was a former Headmaster ...
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.
Siemens Morris Dancers, Stafford
Siemens Morris Dancers pictured with First Prize certificates for Stafford Infirmary Pageant 1st and 2nd July 1922. Their badges read 'E.E.C.' (English Electric Company) and 'S.W.W.C.' (Siemens Works ...
Signed photograph of Richard Hearne ( 'Mr. Pastry' )
Richard Hearne (1908-1979) was an actor and comedian. As 'Mr. Pastry' he was one of the very first television stars. This signed photograph originates from his appearance at the Theatre Royal, Hanley ...
Skeleton marionette, by D'Albert
Wooden figure, white skeleton Made by D'Albert.
Ernest Mortimer (1896-1966) was a ventriloquist, conjuror and puppetteer who adopted the stage name 'D'Albert the Royal Entertainer' after World War ...
Sleeping Beauty programme, Frobisher Hall, Swynnerton
Front cover of the programme for a performance of Sleeping Beauty performed by staff and residents at Frobisher Hall, Swynnerton during World War II.
Frobisher Hall was a hostel for workers at the ...
Soldier and ventriloquist's dummy, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
A Corporal from South Staffordshire Regiment with ventriloquist's dummy. The 10th (Reserve) Battalion and 11th (Reserve Battalion) South Staffordshire Regiment were based at Rugeley camp from October ...
Squire marionette, by Waldo Lanchester
Marionette from the production of "No, No! A thousand times no!" Puppet wears a black jacket, black cloack with fur collar, herringbone trousers and red cravat. He holds a long cane in left hand. Made ...
Stafford Art College, Arts Ball
Group photograph taken on the occasion of Stafford Art College's Arts Ball, on the stairs at the Borough Hall, Stafford. Standing to the left in dinner jacket and bow tie is the College Principal, Mr ...
Stafford Brass Band
This postcard view shows Stafford Brass Band . The Band was re-formed at the English Electric Co., Lichfield Road Works during the Second World War. In the late 1940s the band moved to the Royal British ...
Stafford Brass Concert Band, rear of Shugborough Hall
Back row members from left to right are: Eric Barlow, ?, Dave Blake, Norman Ellis, Chris Brookes and Dave Holifield.
Middle row members from left to right are: Lindsay Lowry (conductor), John Price, ...
Stafford British Legion Band at Victoria Park, Stafford
Back row members of the band from left to right are Charlie Raymond (bass), ?, George Bohanon (cornet), Eddie Barrett (tenor horn), David Williams (cornet), Haydn Roberts (cornet), Bill Pegram (baritone ...
Stafford British Legion Band, Eastgate Street, Stafford
The band are pictured at the rear of the Stafford British Legion Headquarters.
Band players in the back row, from left to right, are: Alan Cartwright, Arthur Lewis, ?, ?, Sam Hartshorne, Harry Piddock, ...
Stafford Folk Dance Club, Church Leigh
Stafford Morris Men and other members of Stafford Folk Dance Club performing in Church Leigh as part of their tour of Staffordshire during May 1955. All Saints' Church can be seen in the trees in the ...
Stafford Folk Dance Club, Market Place, Uttoxeter
Stafford Morris Men and other members of Stafford Folk Dance Club performing in the Market place, Uttoxeter as part of their annual tour of Staffordshire in May 1955.