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Foresters and Oddfellows Procession, Gnosall

A postcard view of Foresters and Oddfellows with banners and some in full costume, pictured posing for the photographer by the Anchor Inn before continuing along Audmore Road, towards the centre of the ...

Foresters' Parade, Market Square, Stafford

Former shoe factory, Browning Street, Stafford

View of a former shoe manufacturing premises on the corner of Marston Road and Browning Street. At the time of the photograph it was occupied by 'Princess Brides', an appointment-only shop selling wedding ...

Fox Fur Cape, c.1940-1950

Presently fur is associated with luxury and cruelty, resulting in its decline along with the invention of faux fur. This cape was produced when fur clothing was incredibly popular and the middle class ...

Fred and the Sleepers, Stafford Borough Council staff social

A group of Surveyor's Department staff at Stafford Borough Council's staff social in 1964. 'Fred and the Sleepers' is a parody of the contemporary pop group Freddie and the Dreamers. From left to ...

Freemen of the Borough, County Buildings, Stafford

This photograph was taken at the ceremony admitting new Freemen of Stafford. Freemen can qualify by Birth or Servitude. In addition they pay the "Shilling" fee and take the Oath. The Freemen of Stafford ...

Friar Street Decorated for the Pageant, Stafford,

Friar Street decorated for the pageant's best decorated street competition. The name of the entry was "Ye Olde Monastery Garden". The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town ...

Funeral of the Foster children, Cheddleton

The funeral of John Thomas Foster aged 11, and his two sisters, Gertrude Fanny, aged 17, and Emily Mary aged 15, of Brund Farm, Cheddleton took place at the Church of St Edward the Confessor, Cheddleton ...

Gainsborough Lady, Stafford Pageant,

Pageant costume representing the trademark of Gainsborough Films. The annual procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best decorated entries and ...

Garden fete, Eccleshall

Women wearing historic costume at Eccleshall Garden Fete, held at the Vicarage.

George VI Coronation Procession, Stone

A 2nd prize-winning tableau in the Procession, "The Village Green" by In Vogue Shoes Ltd., pictured by the Common Plot. The lorry belonged to Joule's brewery. The procession was one of the main events ...

George V's Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Eccleshall,

Photograph taken on High Street.

George V's Silver Jubilee celebrations, Stone

A float with a nautical theme, possibly pictured on the Common Plot, Stone. The procession was one of the main events in Stone's celebrations for the Silver Jubilee of King George V.

George V's Silver Jubilee celebrations, Stone

Horse drawn float featuring nurses and soldiers, pictured on the Common Plot, Stone. The procession was one of the main events in Stone's celebrations for the Silver Jubilee of King George V.

George V's Silver Jubilee celebrations, Stone

Penny farthing cyclist, pictured on the Common Plot, Stone. The procession was one of the main events in Stone's celebrations for the Silver Jubilee of King George V.

George V's Silver Jubilee celebrations, Stone

Float featuring various famous brands, including Bovril and Johnny Walker Whiskey, pictured on the Common Plot, Stone. The procession was one of the main events in Stone's celebrations for the Silver ...

George V's Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Stone

Children in patriotic fancy dress at Common Plot. Most of them lived on York Street. The children pictured left to right are: Doreen Spencer (née Gunn); Ivy Isabelle Wood; Connie Schofield; Joyce ...

George V's Silver Jubilee Procession, Stone

'Roses of England' in the 1935 Jubilee procession en route to the Common Plot from Trent Field. Here they are seen walking along Statio Road, past St Mary's Home and St Dominic's Roman Catholic Church....