Waterfall, Rudyard Lake
A postcard view taken near to the dam wall at the south end of Rudyard Lake. Rudyard Lake is a reservoir constructed in 1797 by engineer John Rennie to feed the Caldon Branch of the Trent & Mersey Canal. ...
Watts-Russell Cross, Ilam
A general view of the village with Thorpe Cloud in the distance and the Grade II listed Watts-Russell Cross in the foreground. This elaborate cross was raised by Jesse Watts-Russell of Ilam Hall in memory ...
Wednesfield Church and Bridge: sepia drawing
'Wednesfield Church.' North west view showing the church on the right side of the canal. It is brick and stone [built 1760] showing the west tower and part of the north aisle. There is a bridge over ...
Weetman's Bridge, Little Haywood
A wooden footbridge carrying Meadow Lane across the Trent was built in 1830. Previously the river was crossed by a ford, still used by cattle and horse-drawn vehicles after the bridge was constructed. ...
Weetman's Bridge, Little Haywood
A wooden footbridge carrying Meadow Lane across the Trent was built in 1830. Previously the river was crossed by a ford, still used by cattle and horse-drawn vehicles after the bridge was constructed. ...
Weston village, near Stafford
A postcard view taken from in front of the Saracen's Head Inn on Stafford Road, looking towards Boat Lane and the canal bridge. The Inn sign is to the left, and the church spire can be seen beyond.
Published ...
Weston-on-Trent - Distant View: sepia and pencil wash drawing
'Weston upon Trent.' West view of the town showing a one-arched bridge over the river on the left, and a clump of trees on the right. The church spire can be seen in the distance and an impression of ...
Weston-under-Lizard - Bridge at Entrance to Weston Park: engraving
'The Bridge built at the Entrance into Weston Park, belonging to Sir Henry Bridgman Bart.' Showing a bridge with one arch and a balustrade, with classical abutments and urns in recesses. Scale, approximately ...
Wetton Bridge, Manifold Valley
The bridge cost £184 to build in about 1810, and was paid for by the The Duke of Devonshire after the earlier bridge was demolished by a flood.
Wetton Bridge. Photographed by William Blake.
Landscape with a view of Wetton Bridge, Manifold valley, Staffordshire.
This area is now part of the Peak District National Park.
Wetton Mill - 'Nanny's Tor': sepia wash drawing
'Nannys Tor near Wetton Mill,' showing a river with a slight waterfall. There is a bridge on the right, a craggy hill behind, and a road disappearing into round the hill. Anonymous, [Thomas Peploe Wood]....
Wetton Mill, Manifold Valley
The present mill building dates from 1711, built by the Duke of Devonshire to replace an earlier mill. In 1974 a cave shelter was excavated in the area, and flints were found from the Mesolithic period. ...
Wetton Mill: aquatint engraving
'At Wetton Mill, Staffordshire. (Cloudy Day.)' Showing a white four-arched bridge over a river. There is a mountain behind and a mill on the right.'G. Harley; London, Pubd. May 1829 by R. Ackermann, ...
Wetton Mill: pen and ink drawing
Showing two drawings:(1) Bridge 'near Wetton Mill where the water runs under ground.'(2) 'Near Wetton Mill.'Anonymous, [T. P. Wood].
Wharf Inn, Shebdon,
Ann Ethel was the licensee of the Wharf Inn.
Wharf Street, Longton. Photographed by William Blake.
Street scene taken at Wharf Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
This is possibly the best known image from the collection. Blake, in a library entry for the North Staffs Field Club, describes ...
Wheelwright, Swynnerton
Wheelwright George H. Bennett at work on Swynnerton Main Street. The wheelwrights was a family business, established during the 19th century. The ownership passed through several hands including George ...
Whitmore - Railway Bridge: steel engraving
'View Near Whitmore.' Showing an early type of train coming under a bridge along a cavern-like cutting.'C. Radclyffe; W. Radclyffe.'