Stafford’s Mayor - 400 years Anniversary Celebration
2014 marks the 400 year anniversary since King James I sealed a Royal Charter which established Stafford's Mayoral system.
Pictured is the new Mayor of Stafford (Councillor Ray Sutherland) with fellow ...
Staffordshire Constabulary Police Officers at Hednesford Police Station
This postcard view shows eight Police Officers posing for the camera in the garden which was in front of the former Police Station on Cannock Road, Hednesford. In later years the building changed use ...
Staffordshire Constabulary, First Aid Competition Winners
This postcard view shows Police Officers who were members of the Staffordshire Constabulary first aid team grouped around the winners’ cup after winning a first aid competition.
This studio photograph ...
Staffordshire Constabulary, Hednesford Police Station
This postcard view shows eight Police Officers standing outside the entrance of the former Police Station on Cannock Road, Hednesford. In later years the building changed use during redevelopment of the ...
Staffordshire County and Stoke-on-Trent Constabulary Helmet, 1980s
The 1980s show a change in the design for the typical police helmet, with the increased threat of riots the helmet altered being made out of a hard plastic instead of cork with a felt covering and with ...
Staffordshire County Constabulary, Stafford
Group photograph of staff and probationary constables at Friars Terrace in Stafford.
Back row: P.Cs. Bishop, Hickey, De La Cour, Pugh, Anderson, unknown, Westwood, unknown.
Centre row: P.Cs. Adams, ...
Staffordshire County Special Police Constabulary, Stone
Stone Division of the Special Police Force. Special constables were sworn in at times of emergency, such as war-time.
The police station was originally in Newcastle Street, but moved to Radford Street ...
Staffordshire County Special Police Constabulary, Stone, (1)
Stone Division of the Special Constabulary. Special constables were sworn in at times of emergency, such as war-time.
The police station was originally in Newcastle Street, but moved to Radford Street ...
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Helmet
For centuries firemen have worn helmets to protect themselves; the shape of the helmet has virtually stayed the same the but materials have drastically altered.
This helmet is a more modern (at time ...
Staffordshire Fire Service Helmet
The helmet belonged to R.M. Hubbard from Wolstanton who was a local fire-fighter for the Staffordshire Fire Service from 1977-1995.
Staffordshire Police Custodian Helmet, 1980s
The custodian helmet was originally designed for the police in 1863 to replace the stovepipe top hat.
On the front is a 'Brunswick Star' which was introduced in the 1930s to standardise police helmets ...
Staffordshire Police Inspector's Cap, 1990s
The peaked cap was introduced to men’s uniform in the 1990s to correspond with the female bowler hat. On foot police wear the familiar custodian helmet with inspectors and higher ranking officers wearing ...
Staffordshire Police, Seighford Hall
Staffordshire police constables and officers pictured outside Seighford Hall. This group is the no.1 driving course for Staffordshire Police with seven sergeant instructors and an Inspector in charge. ...
Standon Hall Orthopaedic Hospital
A colour-tinted postcard view of the Grade 2 listed Standon Hall with a nurse and children on the lawn.
Standon Hall was built 1910 to the designs of J. Francis Doyle for Sir Thomas Anderson Salt, ...
Station Porter, Consall
Station porter at Consall wearing the uniform of the North Staffordshire Railway.
The North Staffordshire Railway operated between 1845 and 1923, when it became part of the London, Midland and Scottish ...
Stoke-on-Trent Fire Brigade
Four fire fighters and tender pictured at Longton Fire Station which stood near the junction of Commerce Street and Uttoxeter Road. Note the headlamp dimmers used during blackout in World War II. Jack ...
Stoke-on-Trent Fire Brigade
Photograph of a group of six fire fighters and tender pictured at Longton Fire Station which stood near the junction of Uttoxeter Road and Commerce Street. Note the pottery works in the background.
Stoke-on-Trent Fire Brigade
Stoke-on-Trent Fire Brigade pictured at Longton Fire station. Jack Underhill is in the 3rd row from the front, 7th from left..