Portrait of Mrs Jane Ridgway, Hednesford
Studio portrait of Mrs Jane Ridgway in the uniform of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. She is wearing a grey dress with white collar and cuffs, a white apron with the cross of St. John on the bib, and ...
Post Office Workers, Stafford
This postcard view shows a group of Post Office workers at the G.P.O. (General Post Office) Sorting Office in Stafford. Note the high number of women, there are 32 in this group photograph alongside two ...
Postman, Brewood Post Office, Sandy Lane, Brewood
This particular postman worked six days a week, and Sunday mornings. He was also an organ blower at Brewood Church, and a tailor, in his spare time. The area that he delivered to included Brewood, Somerford, ...
Postman, Caverswall Old Road, Blythe Bridge
Photograph donated by the Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook Local Historical Society, who retain copyright ownership.
Postman, Upper Tean
Postman George Ferneyhough standing outside the Post Office, High Street, Upper Tean. He delivered post to the villages around Tean on his pony and is seen here wearing eye shades.
The 1911 census ...
Present giving, Children's Ward, Biddulph Grange Orthopaedic Hospital
This young patient has just opened her Christmas presents, and is being offered a cup of tea in her new tea-set by the Mayor. Standing around them are two older girls as well as a number of nursing staff, ...
Presentation to Sergeant William Cooper, Market Place, Cheadle
This postcard scene shows a presentation being made to Sergeant William Cooper D.C.M. (Distinguished Conduct Medal), on Tuesday 9 May 1916, in the Market Place, Cheadle.
The following article on Sergeant ...
Prison Officers at Stafford Gaol
The governor and prison officers in the courtyard of Stafford Gaol, outside the main entrance to the Main Hall of A,B and C wings.
Note the female warders who would have worked in the women's prison....
Prison Officers at Stafford Gaol
The governor and prison officers in the courtyard of Stafford Gaol.
Prize Jazz Band, Stafford Pageant,
Prize Jazz Band parade on Lichfield Road, at the junction with Riverway.
The procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was awarded to the best decorated entries and ...
Prizewinners from Milner Girls' School, Leek
The girls are pictured with their Headmistress Miss Williams. Milner Girls High School became Leek High School upon conversion to the comprehensive system in 1976.
Procession heading along Carter Street, Uttoxeter
Bamfords band are shown marching in procession down Carter Street, followed by a group of uniformed ladies and at least one other group. Some of the band members pictured are Joe and Jack Hollins, Joe ...
Proclamation of the Accession of George V, Stone
The proclamation is being read from the portable bandstand in Granville Square.
The building in the background is the District Bank.
Queen Mary's Army Ambulance Corps pictured at Whittington Barracks
During the First World War there was a miliatary hospital in the Barracks.
Rail Accident, Great Bridgeford,
Rescue operation after the derailment of a train.
Spectators can be seen behind the wooden fencing on the right of the photograph.
One of the first people that were at the scene of the accident ...
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 ...
Reception Ward, Stafford Gaol
The reception ward was located in the gate-house (now demolished). This was where new prisoners arrived and were examined. The reception ward contained a warm and cold bath and an oven to fumigate clothing.
Here ...
Red Cross Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation, Stafford
Miss A L Green County Director, accompanied Viscountess Falmouth, who is pictured presenting the Coleman Cup for the best men’s first aid and nursing detachment, to Mr A Lander, Captain of the Staffs. ...