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Duchess of Sutherland Ambulance Tent Hospital, France

Nurses and wounded soldiers at Millicent, Fourth Duchess of Sutherland’s Ambulance Tent Unit hospital in northern France during World War I. Millicent Fanny St. Clair Erskine was born in 1867 in ...

Duchess of Sutherland's Ambulance Tent Hospital, France

The original staff of Millicent, Fourth Duchess of Sutherland’s Red Cross Hospital in France during World War I. Millicent Fanny St. Clair Erskine was born in 1867 in Fife. In 1884 she married Cromartie ...

Duke and Duchess of York and guests, Patshull Hall

House party at Patshull Hall. The photographer was Bennett Clarke.

Duke and Duchess of York arriving at Patshull Hall

The Staffordshire Yeomanry can be seen lined up along the drive. The photographer was Bennett Clarke.

Duke of Kent Inspecting the Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Stafford

The Auxiliary Fire Brigade being presented to the Duke of Kent, Market Square. The Duke is speaking with Percy Moss, a former Royal Navy stoker. This photograph was taken shortly after their return ...

Duke of York's visit to Tamworth

The Duke of York is pictured talking to Lance-Corporal W. Amey, V.C., during his visit to Tamworth. Following his brother's abdication as Edward VIII in 1936, the Duke of York became King George VI.

Duke of York's visit to Tamworth, Hospital Street

The Duke of York is pictured here during the ceremony to declare the War Memorial Hall open. Standing on the platform are, from the left, the Vicar of Tamworth Rev. Rogers, Bishop of Lichfield, the Duke ...

Edward VII's visit to Ingestre

This postcard was published by Alfred McCann, Uttoxeter. Edward VII visited Lord Shrewsbury at Ingestre Hall in November 1907. During his stay at Ingestre the King planted a Cedrus Libani (Cedar ...

Edward VII's visit to Stafford

Edward VII visited Lord Shrewsbury at Ingestre Hall in November 1907. At the end of the visit he stopped briefly in Market Square, Stafford and was welcomed by the Mayor, Dr Ebenezer Taylor, before being ...

Edward VII's visit to Stafford and Ingestre,

Edward VII visited Lord Shrewsbury at Ingestre Hall in November 1907. At the end of the visit he stopped briefly in Market Square, Stafford and was welcomed by the Mayor before being driven off.

Edward, Prince of Wales' visit to Stafford

Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, meeting people outside the front entrance of Stafford railway station. During this tour he also visited Sandon Hall, Stone, Trentham Park and the Potteries. This ...

George V and Queen Mary visit Newcastle-under-Lyme

King George V and Queen Mary are pictured here with the Mayor of Newcastle, William Mellard, on the dais in Nelson Place, enjoying a civic welcome to the town. The King and Queen visited North Staffordshire ...

George V and Queen Mary visit Newcastle-under-Lyme, View of High Street

George V and Queen Mary visited Newcastle as part of a visit to north Staffordshire in 1925. During the same visit the King created the city out of the County Borough of Stoke-on-Trent. The island ...

Guildhall decorated for the Coronation of King Edward VII, Bore Street, Lichfield

The Guildhall was built in the 19th century, but has medieval dungeons underneath it. Here the front of the Guildhall is seen before the medallion portraits of King George V and Queen Mary were added ...

Hednesford War Memorial unveiling ceremony

H.R.H. Princess Alice, Duchess of Athlone performed the unveiling of Hednesford's War memorial on 9th November, 1922. The memorial iis located on the edge of Hednesford Common on land donated by the Marquis ...

High Street, Burton upon Trent

A tinted lantern slide view of High Street decorated for King Edward VII's visit to Burton upon Trent. Copyright: Burton Library.

High Street, Burton upon Trent

A tinted lantern slide view of High Street decorated for King Edward VII's visit to Burton upon Trent. Copyright: Burton Library.

High Street, Burton upon Trent

A tinted lantern slide view of High Street decorated for King Edward VII's visit to Burton upon Trent. Copyright: Burton Library.