Rail engineering work at Leek
Disruption to rail services through engineering work is nothing new - as this photograph clearly shows.
In 1914, the North Staffordshire Railway decided to double their capacity at Leek by adding an ...
Railway Bridge, Gnosall
This postcard view was taken looking north from the Wharf Road junction with Newport Road which is on the left, looking towards Station Road and the former railway bridge in Gnosall. On the right is Oak ...
Railway Bridge, Shugborough
During the 1840s two railways were constructed through the park at Shugborough. To minimise the damage fences and trees were used to hide the trains from view. The tunnel and bridges were designed to ...
Railway Bridge, Shugborough Park
During the 1840s two railways were constructed through the park at Shugborough. To minimise the damage fences and trees were used to hide the trains from view. The tunnel and bridges were designed to ...
Railway Bridge, Shugborough Park,
During the 1840s two railways were constructed through the park at Shugborough. To minimise the damage fences and trees were used to hide the trains from view. The tunnel and bridges were designed to ...
Railway Bridges, Rugeley
Railway bridges over the junction of Horsefair with Armitage Road (left) and Brereton Road (right) in Rugeley.
Note the antler light fittings on the pier between the arches. Originally gas-lit, they ...
Railway Bridges, Rugeley
Postcard view of the Cannock branch line over the junction of Horsefair with Armitage Road (left) and Brereton Road (right) in Rugeley.
Note the antler light fittings on the pier between the arches. ...
Railway sidings, possibly Burton-upon-Trent area
This photograph is thought to have been taken in the Burton-upon-Trent area and could relate to the local Brewing Industry.
The picture shows several railway trucks near the end of the line buffers. ...
Railway Station, Norton Bridge
Norton Bridge Station was on the London and North Western and North Staffordshire Railway lines. It was the nearest station to Eccleshall and in the mid-1800s the landlord of the Royal Oak sent omnibuses ...
Railway Station, Uttoxeter
A birds-eye view of the railyard station, taken from Bamfords chimney. Clearly visible are the roof of Bamford's factory, the railway station and bridge, the railway's shunting yard, the engine sheds ...
Railway Station, Uttoxeter.
The Derby-Stoke platform at Uttoxeter Station.
Railway Tunnel, Shugborough
During the 1840s two railways were constructed through the park at Shugborough. To minimise damage to the landscape a large cutting was made to accommodate the line. Fences and trees were used to hide ...
Railway Viaduct, Bolebridge, Tamworth
Bolebridge Railway viaduct was built to carry the Birmingham to Derby Railway and is known locally as the Nineteen Arches. It was officially opened on 4th August 1839 by George Stephenson driving his ...
Rear of Newport Road Garage, Stafford
This photograph taken from the Moat House access bridge over the River Sow shows the rear of Newport Road Garage on the left bordering the river.
In the distance a footbridge crosses the river linking ...
Repair of Rye Hill Canal Bridge, Church Eaton
Builders working on Rye Hill Bridge number 22 over the Shropshire Union Canal, between Church Eaton and Wheaton Aston. Locally known as Slabs Bridge.
Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves, Staffordshire.....
River Dove, Wolfscote Dale
The footbridge over the River Dove at the northern end of Wolfscote Dale, looking upstream. Staffordshire is to the left and Derbyshire to the right. This area is now part of the Peak District National ...
River Penk, Penkridge
A view of the River Penk at Penkridge with Bull Bridge to the right and the tower of St. Michael's church in the distance. this postcard view is dated 1934.
River Sow and Stafford Town from the West,
View of Stafford from the west.
In the centre can be seen the Broad Eye windmill, with St. Mary's Church to its right.
The bridge is the old Broad Eye or Doxey Bridge, built in 1611 to carry the ...