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Caldon Canal in Hanley Park

Hanley Park opened in 1897, covering nearly 65 acres (25 hectares) and was designed by Thomas Mawson who also laid out Burslem Park. He laid the park out on what was known as "Stoke Fields", an area ...

Calmer times on Clayton Road, Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Clayton Road, in the days when it was little more than a dirt track. In the centre of the image is Rose Cottage, the home of the local police constable, with Clayton Green to the right of the image.

Calvary, Hawkesyard Priory, Armitage

This photograph shows steps leading up from the grotto to the area around the Friars' cemetery. Note the beehive in the foreground. The three crosses of the Calvary are at the top of the steps. Photographer: ...

Calvary, Hawkesyard Priory, Rugeley

A postcard view of the Calvary in the gardens at Hawkesyard Priory. A Calvary is a sacred cross, particular to the Roman Catholic church, usually with the figure of Christ on a crucifix. Calvary is ...

Calwich Abbey, near Ellastone

Calwich Abbey was originally an Augustinian priory, and was acquired by the Fleetwood family in 1544 following the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The original house was rebuilt in the early 18th century ...

Camp Hall, Camp Hill, near Baldwin’s Gate

A postcard view of Camp Hall commissioned by Sarah Wedgwood in 1827. After Camp Hall was built Sarah moved out of her brother Josiah Wedgwood II’s nearby home at Maer Hall. Sarah's house had eight ...

Canal Bridge at Chillington, near Brewood

This bridge, number 32 on the Shropshire Union Canal, is the most ornamental canal bridge in Staffordshire. It carries the Avenue as it approaches Chillington Hall.

Cannon in Stubbs Walk, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Children are here seen playing on the historic Crimean War cannon which was presented to the Borough of Newcastle by Samuel Christy MP. The cannon was moved from its pictured location opposite the Orme ...

Canwell Hall and Gardens, Canwell

Canwell Hall was built by Sir Francis Lawley and was the home of the Lawley family for many years. After the First World War the Hall was purchased by the City of Birmingham and used as a convalescence ...

Capping Stone from the Forton Monument,

Mr E. Williams with the capping stone from the Forton Monument. The Forton Monument is located near to the Newport to Eccleshall Road, in a field known as Windmill Piece. It was said to have been built ...

Carlisle Street Gates, Longton Park, Longton. Photographed by William Blake.

View of the Carlisle Street Gates at Longton Park, Longton, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire. The park's official name is Queen's Park and it was officially opened on July 25th 1888 by George Granville ...

Castle Church, Stafford, (1)

Castle Church is dedicated to St. Mary and dates from the Norman period; it was connected to the Collegiate Church of St. Mary in Stafford until 1547. The tower was rebuilt in the fifteenth century; ...

Castle Pleasure Grounds, Tamworth

A general view taken from Tamworth Castle, of the Castle Pleasure Grounds. The 1940's open air swimming baths, bowling green and pavilion are visible. Much of the Pleasure Grounds were lost with the building ...

Castle Ring Lodge, Beaudesert Park, Cannock Wood

Castle Ring Lodge, one of the nine lodge houses to Beaudesert Park. The lodge still stands today but has been much extended and converted to a modern private bungalow. It was so named because of its ...

Castle Ring, Iron Age Fort, Cannock Wood

An aerial photograph of a hill-fort situated on the edge of Cannock Chase at Cannock Wood which is a scheduled monument. It includes the earthwork and buried remains of an Iron Age hill-fort and the ruins ...

Castle Street, Eccleshall,

On the right is Brook House Farm, now demolished. The row of cottages on the left was known as Dog Row, and also no longer exists.

Cat's Monument, Shugborough Park,

The Cat's Monument, c.1750, is situated on the island. It was probably designed by Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786), who also worked on the Ruin. There are two theories behind the purpose of the ...

Celebrations on the Common Plot, Stone

A photograph looking across the Common Plot, possibly during celebrations for George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935. On the left can be seen the tower of Bent's Brewery. In the distance can be seen the ...