Tennis Courts, Coton Hill Asylum, Stafford
Coton Hill Asylum was built in the 1850s and opened in 1854. It was originally built as an extension to the County Asylum in order to house private patients. It was to be known as The institution for ...
Tennis Courts, Wedgwood Factory, Barlaston,
The Wedgwood factory tennis courts, with Barlaston Hall in the background.
In the raincoat is Frederick Maitland Wright, husband of 'Star' (Cecily Stella) Wedgwood (a direct descendant of Josiah Wedgwood ...
Tennis Team from Bostock's Shoe Factory, Stafford
Bostock's (which became Lotus in 1919) encouraged their employees to participate in sports and social activities. The firm's sports field was located near the factory on Sandon Road.
A Welfare Superintendent ...
Tennis Team from Bostock's Shoe Factory, Stafford
Photograph taken on the factory sports field, before the building of Henry Street. The houses on the right are on Oxford Gardens.
Bostock's (which became Lotus in 1919) encouraged their employees ...
The Albrighton Hunt gathered outside The Woodman Inn, Bilbrook
The Albrighton Hunt occurs annually on Boxing Day.
The Woodman Inn still remains in Bilbrook.
The Albrighton Hunt gathered outside The Woodman Inn, Bilbrook
The Albrighton Hunt occurs annually on Boxing Day.
The Woodman Inn still remains in Bilbrook.
The Bass Worthington Engineers Office Bowling Team, Burton-on-Trent
On the back row are : Jim Morris, George Jackson, Tom Grieves, Tom Scattergood. Front row: Harry Boulton, John Richards, Arthur Hoskins, Gerry Hamilton. Ben Ward is missing form the photo.
The photograph ...
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 ...
Token, Walsall Working Men's Club
A copper two pence token issued by Walsall Working Men's Club.
During the 19th century it was common for publicans, licencees and shopkeepers to issue their own tokens or 'checks'. Most of the checks ...
Tom Goode teacher, youth worker, Uttoxeter 1922-2012
Thomas (Tom) E Goode, teacher, youth worker, local historian and author was born in Middlesex in 1922. He was a great cycling enthusiast as a boy and he often cycled to Brighton and Kent in a day from ...
Unidentified football team, Burton-on-Trent
The picture shows young men in football strips, two men in suits and a vicar. The man wearing the rain coat is Jack Rodgers.
Universal Horticultural Show, Stafford
Judging the fine flower section at the 16th annual horticultural show staged by the Universal Grinding Wheel Company's sports club is Mr. J. Rhodes (far right). Here he is seen examining some of the exhibits ...
Uttoxeter Oldfields C.C. Cricket Pavillion, Uttoxeter
John Bamford, owner of the Leighton Ironworks built this cricket ground and pavilion near to his home,'Oldfields Hall' because of his love of the game. Dr.W.G. Grace visited the ground and paid a huge ...
Uttoxeter Rifle Club 'B' team, Uttoxeter
Back row: 2nd from left is Percy Archer and on the far right is Les Heathcote.
Victoria Park Paddling Pool, Stafford
The land between Izaak Walton Walk and the railway station was marshy and liable to flooding. In 1903 the Corporation bought the land and raised its level by three feet. The area was laid out as Victoria ...
Walton (Stone) Youth Club members
Walton (Stone) Youth Club seated in front of the Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Stone. Seated are the Leaders, Helpers, Adult Committee and Club Committee.
Back row: Brian Shaw, Michael Buck, ?Duffy.
2nd ...
Wardles Football Club
On the back row are left to right: H. Notley, A. Moss (Capt.), R. Rodgers, G. Lyons, L. Hayward, R. Dunkley, R. Bellington, S. Gosling (Trainer). Front row: A. Johnson, H. Peacock, G. Ambleton, L. Dean, ...
West Hill School, Football Team, Hednesford
Football team members pictured with staff and wining trophies.