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Postcard of Codsall, from the Fields

St Nicholas' Church is seen across the fields where Chillington Estate is now. Photographer was Bennett Clarke from Wolverhampton.

Postcard of St. Mary's Church, Patshull Hall, Patshull

After the architect James Gibb had designed Patshull Hall and the surrounding park for Sir John Astley in 1734. Part of the new features to be created within the grounds, was St. Mary's Church, which ...

Postcard of The Chestnut tree, Church Lane, Codsall

This horse chestnut Tree was planted outside the main gate of St Nicholas' Church, Codsall in 1868. However, it had to be felled in 1991 because it was diseased.

Postcard showing St Nicholas' Church, Codsall

This postcard shows the view of the pathway leading up to the Church.

Postcard showing St Nicholas' Church, Codsall

Postcard view of Chapel Street, Forsbrook

The tiny Primitive Methodist Chapel (seen on the left hand side) gave its name to the street. It was built in 1856 by a handful of poor people who had struggled to raise the money to build their own ...

Postcard view of The Old Vicarage, Fulford

The Old Vicarage was built in about 1880 by Reverend George Coppin. It is now a private residence. The current Vicarage is now located in Tudor Hollow. Photograph donated by the Blythe Bridge and ...

Presbyterian Church under Construction, Stafford,

In 1674 Stafford's first Presbyterian meeting house was built in Chell Road. In 1901 the building was extended and the tower was added. Photograph donated by Stafford Historical and Civic Society, ...

Presbyterian Church, Stafford,

View of the Presbyterian Church from Mount Street. In 1674 Stafford's first Presbyterian meeting house was built in Chell Road. In 1901 the building was extended and the tower was added. The ...

Presbytery, Spens Street / Hall Street, Burslem

This two storey building is three rooms wide by two rooms deep. At ground floor level on the side of the building is a datestone inscribed 'A.D. 1903'. Also to the side is a large door set in an internal ...

Primary School and Church, Longnor

To the right is St Bartholomew's C.E (VC) Primary School on Buxton Road, Longnor. A National School, later to become the present Church of England primary school, was established in 1853. To the left ...

Primitive Methodist Centenary Group Meeting, Mow Cop

In 1807 Hugh Bourne held a large camp meeting at Mow Cop. From this meeting stemmed the Primitive Methodists, and this photograph shows the centenary of that event. The Centenary Camp Meeting was a very ...

Primitive Methodist Centenary Group Meeting, Mow Cop

In 1807 Hugh Bourne held a large camp meeting at Mow Cop. From this meeting stemmed the Primitive Methodists, and this photograph shows the centenary of that event. The Centenary Camp Meeting was a very ...

Primitive Methodist Chapel at Mow Cop

A view of Mow Cop with the Primitive Methodist Chapel in the centre.

Primitive Methodist Chapel, Fole, near Checkley

View from the north west of the Primitive Methodist Chapel at Fole, built in 1850.

Primitive Methodist Chapel, Fountain Street, Leek

This view shows the rear of the Chapel, which was built in 1836 and re-constructed in 1884 to designs by Messrs. Sugden of Leek. In 1851, a congregation of 217 was recorded at the Sunday evening service, ...

Primitive Methodist Chapel, Fountain Street, Leek

The Chapel was built in 1836 and re-constructed in 1884 to designs by Messrs. Sugden of Leek. In 1851, a congregation of 217 was recorded at the Sunday evening service, a significant figure considering ...

Primitive Methodist Chapel, Harriseahead

In 1801 and 1802 Hugh Bourne and Daniel Shoebotham built a Methodist Chapel at Harriseahead which became the centre of Methodist activity in that area and beyond. It was rebuilt in 1804. The remains ...