Rugeley Trent Valley Railway Station
The station was on the main Trent Valley Line (TVR) between Stafford and Rugby and the building was designed by John Livock, the TVR Co.’s consultant architect. Construction was commenced by the TVR ...
Salt Memorial, Slindon
The Salt Memorial was erected by John Charles Salt in 1884.
John Salt, a member of the well-known Stafford banking family, also funded the construction of St. Chad's Church, Slindon, in 1894.
Photograph ...
Samuel Ratcliff, Burton-on-Trent
Samuel Ratcliff was born in 1783, the only son of John Ratcliff of the brewing partnership 'Bass & Ratcliff'. He began work for the firm in 1800, probably as a clerk. In later years, together with Michael ...
Sandy Lane, Rugeley
A view of Sandy Lane, also known as Hednesford Road, showing the old thatched cottages demolished in 1912. They were sited between the Globe Hotel (off the picture to the right) and Sandy Lane (left). ...
Sarah Joule
Portrait, oil on canvas, of Sarah Joule, nee Hill. Wife of Francis Joule, married at Youlgreave Church, 15 Feb 1779. Died Oulton House, Oulton, near Stone on 18 Feb 1828. Member of Joule brewing family ...
Saying Grace, Standon Boys' Farm Home
Boys saying Grace before a meal St Standon Boys' Farm Home. Cases of stuffed birds are displayed on the far wall.
The home in Weston Lane, Standon Bridge, near Eccleshall was founded by the Waifs ...
Scenic view of Alton Towers
Romantic, sentimental images like this one were very popular in Victorian times. The Victorian gentleman sitting by the lakeside is no doubt admiring the beautiful scenery around him.
School Group, Corporation Street Infants' School, Stafford,
Corporation Street School replaced the British School in Earl Street in 1894. The first master was John Wheeldon and today the school is named after him.
In 1909 the building was extended to form ...
School group, Haughton
This postcard shows Class 1 at Haughton School with their teacher and is believed to have been taken outside the school building adjacent to St. Giles' Church. The school building was built in 1841 and ...
Self portrait of John Prescott Knight
Oil painting. A self portrait by John Prescott Knight, R.A. (1803-1881).
He was born in Stafford as John Knight Prescott, the son of Edward Knight Prescott, an actor, and Sarah Clews, a local wine ...
Self portrait of the artist in a brown study
Oil painting. A self portrait by John Prescott Knight, R.A. (1803-1881).
He was born in Stafford as John Knight Prescott, the son of Edward Knight Prescott, an actor, and Sarah Clews, a local wine ...
Servants from Drayton Manor, Fazeley
A photograph thought to be of servants from Drayton Manor.
Drayton Manor was the home of the Peel family and was built by Sir Robert Peel's father in about 1790. Drayton Manor was demolished in the ...
Servants, Elford Rectory
A group of five maids pictured in the garden of Elford Rectory. The Vicar of Elford at the time was the Rev. Francis Edward Paget, M.A.
Shemilt sisters, Milwich
Two Shemilt sisters in the late 1890s. Both Isabel Shemilt (standing) and her sister Winifred were born in Milwich and later married farmers, Harry Paddock and Arthur George Johnson respectively.
Shoot, Creswell Hall,
Arthur Meakin of Creswell Hall with game. On the left is the farm bailiff, Noah Thornley.
Shooting party, near Penkridge,
Griffin family of Preston Vale Farm, near Penkridge, after a shooting expedition.
Silk Christening Gown, 1800s
The christening gown that we recognise today started in the mid eighteen century.
These early gowns were made out of soft fabrics, such as silk or satin, until the 1800s when cotton became more readily ...
Silk Mill Workers, Leek
This is a film of workers coming out of the entrance to the silk mill Brough Nicholson and Hall in Leek. This was the biggest mill in Leek. It was established in 1820 and had 1000 employees by the 1920s. ...