Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This part of Newcastle was originally a marsh that was drained during the 18th century to create new land on which to build. Nelson Place was created to provide a central point at which six roads met. ...
Nicholson Memorial, Leek
Sir Arthur Nicholson and his wife Lady Nicholson presented the memorial to the town in memory of their son Lieutenant Basil Lee Nicholson and all other local men who died fighting in the First World War. ...
Nicholson War Memorial, Leek
View of the War Memorial built in 1925 in remembrance of the local men who died fighting in World War I.
Norbury Church - Effigy [of Sir Edward Botiler]: sepia drawing
'Slight Sketch of mutilated Effigies in the Chancel of Norbury Church, Staffordshire.' Showing a knight between two ladies who wear head-dresses of c. 1395 and c. 1405. [He was probably Sir Edward Botiler, ...
Norbury Church - Monument to Ralph le Botiler: sepia wash drawing
'Monument on the North side of the Chancel of Norbury Church.' Showing monument in the interior of the church, on the north side of the chancel under a canopy. It shows a cross-legged effigy of Ralph ...
Obelisk, Weston Park
The 'Waterloo Obelisk' is 10 metres high and was either erected in the late 18th century, or in 1815 to celebrate the Duke of Wellington's victory at the Battle of Waterloo. Weston Park was landscaped ...
Okeover Hall
The hall is the home of the Okeover family. The west wing and part of the east wing are Georgian, built in about 1745-1760 to designs by Joseph Sanderson. In 1953-1960 the south wing and rest of the ...
Old Abbey Hulton and Bucknall stone signpost, Bucknall
This stone signpost (and at one time, horse trough) stands at the junction of Eaves Lane and Greasley Road in Bucknall. Reputed to have been erected by the Owen family who lived at the rectory in Bucknall. ...
Olympic Torch Relay, National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas
Corporal Johnson Beharry VC (seen here wearing a white tracksuit) carried the Olympic Torch onto the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 30 June 2012....
Oriental figures, Market Street, Stafford
Late 18th Century ornamental figures of Chinese tea-tasters. Made from brick and tile rubble, cemented together and covered in plaster. Detail modelled in plaster on a brickwork base. Formerly on the ...
Our Lady of the Assumption Chapel, Swynnerton,
This Roman Catholic chapel was built next to Swynnerton Hall in 1869.
The architect was Gilbert Blount.
Pagoda and Fountain, Alton Towers
Designed by Robert Abraham, the Pagoda is a 44 foot high fountain which is a copy of the To-ho Pagoda in Canton. It was begun in 1826 and was originally intended to build six storeys. When it was finally ...
Pagoda and Fountain, Alton Towers
Designed by Robert Abraham, the Pagoda is a 44 foot high fountain which is a copy of the To-ho Pagoda in Canton. It was begun in 1826 and was originally intended to build six storeys. When it was finally ...
Parade past Johnson's Statue, Market Street, Lichfield
This parade was held to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of George V.
Peace Day Celebrations, Market Place, Uttoxeter
Large crowds watch the Peace Day celebrations in the town centre. Among those taking part in the procession were clowns on horseback, seen at the bottom of the picture. The scene was captured from the ...
Peel II death centenary, Market Street, Tamworth
This photograph shows the Sir Robert Peel II Death Centenary service, held on 7th February 1950, outside the Town Hall in Tamworth.
Sir Robert Peel was born in 1788 in Bury, Lancashire to a wealthy ...
Peel Statue, Market Street, Tamworth
This bronze statue of Sir Robert Peel (II) dates from 1852, and was erected by public subscription to commemorate Tamworth's famous son. It was made by Matthew Noble and remained outside the Town Hall ...
Penkridge Church - 'Double-Deck' tomb of Sir Edward Littletons: sepia drawing
'Monument at the East end of the Chancel of Penkridge Church, Staffordshire,' showing a 'double-deck' tomb of one to two Sir Edward Littletons (1630). The top part shows effigies of eight children, the ...