Ironing Room, Stafford Laundry
Stafford Laundry was founded in 1899 on North Street (now Stone Road).
The machines on the left were used to polish men's collars, while on the right gas irons are being used for pressing.
The laundry ...
J.H. Furbank, Dressmaker and Milliner, Market Place, Uttoxeter
Advert for J.H. Furbank, who also supplied corsets, hosiery, gloves and other accessories in addition to their main business.
James Motorcycle, Burton-upon-Trent
A James motorcycle and sidecar pictured on George Street, Burton-upon-Trent. If you recognise the man or woman please contact us.
The building in the background with the metal railings is the former ...
Jen shoes displays, Stafford
Jen shoe displays, the photograph was taken in the Newport Road showroom off Newport Road, Stafford.
Jessie Bond of Uttoxeter
Jessie Bond (1890-1964) was the daughter of Charles and Mary Ann Bond, who lived on Carter Street, Uttoxeter. She married William Gains in 1910.
Jessie Gains, Uttoxeter
Jessie Gains (1890-1964) was the daughter of Charles and Mary Ann Bond, who lived on Carter Street, Uttoxeter. She married William Gains in 1910.
John Davies medal presentation, Buckingham Palace
John (Jack) Davies of Colwich was a gunner on Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships (DEMS) during World War II. He was awarded the D.S.M. in 1945 and was presented with it by King George VI at Buckingham ...
Kate Greenaway Dance, Uttoxeter Town Hall
Frances Hollins is 2nd in from the left. The dance routine was based on the work of Kate Greenaway, a well known illustrator of children's books in the late 19th century.
Key Markets Supermarket, Sheridan Centre, Stafford
A sales assistant is pictured along with several customers at the meat counter within Key Markets Supermarket in the Sheridan Centre which was developed in the 1970s. In later years the centre was partly ...
Keys' Tailor's, Lower Brook Street, Rugeley
Key's Tailor's and Drapers Shop, Lower Brook Street in Rugeley. An image taken from a glass negative.
In the late 1870s John Key had a shop in Lower Brook Street. Around 1888 his son George set up ...
King Edward VII Motoring through Stone,
King Edward VII passed through Stone on his way to Alton Towers. Crowds lined the route to catch a glimpse of him, as seen here on Granville Square.
The whole town was decorated for the occasion and ...
King George V and Queen Mary at Highfield Hall, Leek
The King is seen talking to Falkner Nicholson, the son of Sir Arthur. The royal couple were entertained at the home of the Sir Arthur and Lady Nicholson during a visit to Leek. The King had a keen interest ...
King George V and Queen Mary Coronation celebrations, Armitage
Children singing at one of the many events in Armitage celebrating the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, taken in the grounds of Armitage Lodge, then the home of the Rector, the Rev. Edward ...
King George V and Queen Mary Coronation procession, Handsacre
The Coronation of George the V and his wife Mary as King and Queen took place in Westminster Abbey on 22nd June 1911.
The procession headed by the Armitage band commenced at this point in Handsacre ...
King George V and Queen Mary Coronation tea, Armitage Lodge, Armitage
A Coronation tea for the children on the lawn at Armitage Lodge. The tea was provided for participants of the procession from Handsacre to Armitage at the commencement of a full programme of activities ...
Knitted Mittens, WW2
These woollen mittens have been knitted out of khaki coloured wool and were hand knitted probably for a soldier during World War 2..
Ladies 3/4 length Gloves, c.1950-1970
These are fairly plain white nylon gloves except for the small broderie anglaise motifs applied to the top part.
In the 1950s and 1960s many women still wore gloves when in public, but in the late ...
Ladies Black Hat, 1940s
Hats during World war II were dubbed the ‘resistance piece’ by the French against Nazi occupation.
This was because hat materials were not rationed so feathers, veiling and artificial flowers were ...