Portrait of William Horton, Stafford
William Horton (1750 - 1832) was born in Stafford and was one of the first to manufacture shoes on a large scale, employing over 1,000 workers.
His home was Chetwynd House on Greengate (now the main ...
Presentation at Lotus Ltd., Stafford
A group pictured during a presentation in Lotus Ltd.'s Head Office on Sandon Road, Stafford. From left to right are Gilbert Bostock, Director; unknown; Godfrey Bostock, Director; and Chairman and Managing ...
Queen Mother's Visit to Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford
The Queen Mother placing a bag on the new conveyor belt at Lotus Shoe factory on Sandon Road. She is accompanied by James Bostock, Chairman and Managing Director of Lotus and High Sheriff of the County.
During ...
Queen Mother's Visit to Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford
The Queen Mother walking outside the Lotus Shoe factory on Sandon Road, with crowds of workers. She is accompanied by James Bostock, Chairman and Managing Director of Lotus and High Sheriff of the County.
During ...
Queen Mother's Visit to Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford
The Queen Mother signing the visitors' book at Lotus Shoe factory on Sandon Road. She is accompanied by James Bostock, Chairman and Managing Director of Lotus and High Sheriff of the County.
During ...
Railway Hotel, Rugeley
Situated at the road junction by the Rugeley Trent Valley railway station entrance, the Railway Commercial Hotel is strictly speaking in Colton Parish. It was probably built around 1862-64. The proprietor ...
Rear of Rowley Street, Stafford,
Rear view of Rowley Street and Jen Shoes factory.
Remains of Bostock's Shoe Factory after Fire, Stafford
Edwin Bostock's shoe factory was originally in Foregate Street, Stafford, but was destroyed by fire in 1901. This resulted in a new factory being built on Sandon Road, which opened in 1903.
Bostock's ...
Retirement group , Lotus Ltd, Stafford
Back row left to right: Jill Blackley, Pat Thomas, Linda Parker (holding flowers), Mrs Walker, Sam Westwood (Commissionaire ), Frances Buckley.
Sitting at the front is Barbara Loveys.
Retirement Presentation, Lotus Ltd, Stone
This photograph was taken on the retirement of Gladys Elkin in 1964. She is holding a bouquet of flowers front right and had worked for Lotus Ltd in Stone for 46 years. She was a Charge Hand in the ...
Retirement Presentation, Lotus Ltd., Stafford
Retiring after 56 years’ service in the firm’s press room, Mr Harry Smith is presented with a clock, a farewell gift from his colleagues, by Mr Gilbert Bostock, Company Secretary of Lotus Limited. Mr ...
Retirement presentation, Lotus Ltd., Stone
Staff at the Lotus shoe factory in Stone on the occasion of Lizzie Ellis's retirement.
Also pictured are Billy Robins, Jose Harvey and Miss Lily Lamb (front right). Lizzie Ellis worked in the Examining ...
Richard Vernon's gravestone, Christ Church, Stone
Gravestone of Richard Vernon (1812-1892), shoe manufacturer, and his first daughter Elizabeth (1836-1886) in the graveyard at Christ Church, Stone.
In Stone, Richard Vernon was second only to the Bostocks ...
Riley's Shoe Factory, Clicking Department, Stafford,
Riley's shoe factory was established by Frederick Riley in 1881 on Gaol Square. Five workers were employed and 300 to 400 pairs of shoes were produced each week.
In 1885 Riley's moved to larger premises ...
Riley's Shoe Factory, Closing Department, Stafford,
Riley's shoe factory was established by Frederick Riley in 1881 on Gaol Square. Five workers were employed and 300 to 400 pairs of shoes were produced each week.
In 1885 Riley's moved to larger premises ...
Scene of a steeplejack accident, Tower Street, Wolverhampton
Demolition underway at he three-storey factory and chimney formerly belonging to E. Hands & Sons, shoe manufacturers, on Tower Street, Wolverhampton. A note with this glass negative indicates that the ...
Scott's shoe factory, Marsh Street, Stafford
This factory building was built by John Scott & Co in about 1885. Jen shoes occupied the building between 1933 and 1963, using it as a warehouse. By 1969, after Jen shoes had vacated the premises it ...
Scouts meeting, Lotus Club, Stone
A meeting of local Scouts groups pictured at the Lotus Club in Stone. This photograph includes John Barnsley, John Leason, David Amison and Philip Meed. Mr T.A. Beardsmore, Headmaster of Alleyne's Grammar ...