Play area, Sandyford Street, Stafford
Children playing on swings, a see-saw and a rocking horse at the newly opened play area in Sandyford Street, Stafford. Looking on are Councillor John Archer (Chairman of the Recreation Committee), Councillor ...
Portrait of Joseph Vernon, Milwich,
Joseph Vernon of Milwich (1830 - 1907).
Farmer of Summer Hill
Portrait of the Doxey Local Mayor, Stafford Pageant
Studio portrait of the 'Mayor of Doxey'. There was often great rivalry between the Littleworth and Doxey districts for the best Local Mayoral turnout in the procession. The person in this picture is possibly ...
Portrait of Thomas Gilbert, M.P., Cotton Hall
Thomas Gilbert was born in 1720. Both Thomas and his brother John, (b.1724, d.1795) were canal pioneers, who worked on many projects with James Brindley. Some of the canal developments attributed to the ...
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 ...
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 in Derrington Village Hall
Presentation in Derrington Village Hall of certificates awarded to young people for their good work in the community.
Back row (left to right): Katy Sutcliffe, Helen Salmons (married name) née Thornley.
Middle ...
Presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme to the South African Volunteers
Presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle to the South African Volunteers. Q.M. Sergt. Garner is pictured receiving the scroll from the Mayor (J. Lovatt, Esq J.P.) with HIH Grand Duke Michael ...
Proclamation of George VI's Accession to the throne, Stone
Proclamation by Councillor T. Bagley (Chairman of Stone Urban District Council) of the Accession to the Throne of H. M. King George VI. Tuesday, 15th December, 1936, at 1:15 p.m.
Pictured on the platform ...
Proclamation of King George V, Rugeley
This postcard picture shows the crowds gathered for the Proclamation of King George V at 7 o’clock on 11 May 1910 in front of the Town Hall, Rugeley. George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British ...
Proclamation of King George V, Rugeley
This postcard is believed to show the Proclamation of King George V in front of the Town Hall, Rugeley. George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 ...
Proclamation of the Accession of George V, Stone
The proclamation is being read from the portable bandstand in Granville Square.
The thatched building on the left is the Crown and Anchor Inn.
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.
The portable band stand seen here was the first of its kind and ...
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.
Proposed design for Town Hall, Stafford
A watercolour painting of a design for a new Town Hall for Stafford by John Nash, with figures by Thomas Rowlandson.
In 1790 a decision was made to replace the old Elizabethan Shire Hall, which was ...
Queen Elizabeth I Charter of Incorporation, Newcastle-under-Lyme
During the Medieval and Tudor periods many towns received a Charter of Incorporation.
A charter is a formal document granting rights given by a king or queen written by clerks in the royal chancery.
The ...
Queen Elizabeth II's Visit to Stafford
Queen Elizabeth II ascending the staircase in County Buildings. With her is the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Harold Wallace-Copeland. Following on behind is Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh....
Queen's Hall, Burslem
The front of Queen's Hall on Wedgwood Street in Burslem. This grade II listed building has been both a Town Hall and theatre. Built in 1911 with three entrance doors, Corinthian columns, and an elaborate ...