War work at Lotus Ltd, Stafford
A large pyramid shaped stack of munitions shells with woman using machine in background
From album of photographs of Lotus Ltd. shoe factory, Sandon Road, Stafford taken by Oswald Wild for 'Fortune' ...
War, Peace, Politics and Reform - document from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
To the Inhabitants of the Staffordshire Potteries
This probing document contains anti-war, pro-Reform propoganda in the form of a series of questions posed to the reader.
War
The Potteries were ...
Warner's Garage, Clive Road, Pattingham.
The picture of about 1960 shows Fred & Caroline Warner's prefabricated bungalow named "Hazeldene" which they bought new in 1928, alongside their workshops and petrol pumps. Behind is Westfield Farm and ...
Water Tower, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
Besides the Power Station this was easily the most recognisable feature on the Camp, seen from miles around. The local water supply was insufficient to supply the Camp, therefore initially water was pumped ...
Wedding couple, Uttoxeter
An unknown couple pictured on their wedding day. The groom is wearing a uniform of a Sergeant in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Photographer: Gerald McCann (1897-1970) of Uttoxeter....
Wedding of John Davies and Harriet Shelley, Colwich
Wedding photograph of John Davies and Harriet Annie Shelley. The wedding took place during the Second World War and the groom is wearing his naval uniform. John (Jack) Davies was a gunner on Defensively ...
Wedding of John Davies and Harriet Shelley, Colwich
Wedding photograph of John Davies and Harriet Annie Shelley. The wedding took place during the Second World War and the groom is wearing his naval uniform. John (Jack) Davies was a gunner on Defensively ...
Wedding of NZRB soldier and Staffordshire girl
When the New Zealand Rifle Brigade came to Brocton Camp in 1917 they had quite an impact on the local area and were well liked. Some, like this soldier, married local girls. The card was sent from Sam ...
Wedding of Percy Benwell
Wedding of Percy William Benwell (1893-1916). William died of his wounds during World War I on July 11th 1916. Photograph taken in south Staffordshire, bit the exact location unknown.
Wedding of Walter Robinson and Evelyn Handforth
Wedding of Walter Robinson Handforth (1889-1956) and Evelyn Lumsdale (1890-1963) outside Murray House, Broom Street, Hanley. The wedding took place at the Tabernacle Church in Hanley. Walter Robinson ...
Wedding photo of Reginald Tivey and Katie Birks, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is the wedding group photograph of Reginald Tivey and Katie Birks (centre). Reginald Tivey had worked as an elephant hunter in Africa before joining the 9th North Staffordshire Regiment in 1914. ...
Wedgwood Home Guard Platoon, Barlaston,
The Wedgwood Home Guard Platoon photographed in front of the main entrance to the new Barlaston factory.
Known employees are:
back row: second right - Bill Clenton; far left - Harold Richardson (ovens); ...
Weeping Window Sculpture, Middleport Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent
Visitors are pictured looking and photographing the Weeping Window Sculpture with its handmade ceramic poppy cascade after being recreated on the side of a bottle kiln at Middleport Pottery.
It was ...
Weeping Window Sculpture, Middleport Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent
This picture shows the iconic Weeping Window Sculpture, with its handmade ceramic poppy cascade after being recreated on the side of a bottle kiln at Middleport Pottery.
It was part of the Blood ...
West Midlands Military Historical Society Exhibition, Stafford
Jake Whitehouse holding a collection of military cap badges at an exhibition organised by West Midlands Military Historical Society, held at Riverside Receation Centre.
West Midlands Military Historical Society Exhibition, Stafford
Jim Farndell (left) and Jake Whitehouse at an exhibition organised by West Midlands Military Historical Society, held at Riverside Receeation Centre.
West Midlands Military Historical Society Exhibition, Stafford
A group pictured at an exhibition organised by West Midlands Military Historical Society, held at Riverside Receeation Centre, Stafford.
Left to right: unknown, Jim Farndell, unknown, Jake Whitehouse....
West Yorkshire Regiment souvenir card, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
A novelty postcard from the West Yorkshire Regiment and the sender is wishing the recipient a Happy Easter. The regimental service records show a number of Battalions going to Rugeley Camp over the War ...