The Roebuck, Wolseley Bridge
The Roebuck is seen here standing at the junction of the A51 and A513. On the right is Wolseley Bridge spanning the River Trent. In later years The Roebuck became known as The Wolseley Arms, however, ...
The Secondary (south) Staircase at Beaudesert Hall
There were several staircases at Beaudesert Hall; the two main staircases were positioned north and south of the entrance hall. Pictured is the Secondary (south) Staircase; it was of a slightly different ...
The Shops, Wharf Road, Gnosall
This row of shops is situated at the west end of Wharf Lane near the Boat Inn and is still in use (2023) but now with a full-length off the road pull in at the front.
A postcard published by Francis ...
The Soup Kitchen, Church Lane, Stafford
On the left is the Soup Kitchen on Church Lane, Stafford. Advertised as the 16th century Soup Kitchen, Coffee and Eating House, it has been owned by the Sandy family for over 30 years and currently (2025) ...
The South Chapel. Swynnerton Church. Photographed by William Blake.
Church interior with a view of the South Chapel. Taken at St. Mary's Church, Swynnerton, Nr. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
The Staircase, Hoar Cross Hall
The Staircase at Hoar Cross Hall.
Hoar Cross Hall was built between 1862 and 1871 to the design of architect Henry Clutton for Hugo Meynell and his wife Emily Charlotte. Henry died as a consequence ...
The State Dressing Room at Beaudesert Hall
Previously hung with Chinese wallpaper the State Dressing Room was badly damaged during the 1909 fire. During the repairs to the room it was given a completely different look by using old oak wainscot ...
The Study, Blithfield Hall
The Study is one of a continuous range of rooms added to the North Front of the Hall in 1738 and was once used as the Family Chapel.
The wall panelling is hinged to form doors of hidden cupboards, ...
The Vestibule at Beaudesert Hall
The steps in the Vestibule are pictured leading up from the east front entrance door and through the two massive stone arches into an area known as the “Screens”, (a space under the Great Hall Gallery). ...
The Vicarage, Ellenhall
A view of the mid-19th century Vicarage in Ellenhall. It is dated 3 August 1922 and on the reverse is the handwritten message "With all Good Wishes from Uncle & Auntie Lizzie". The couple in the doorway ...
The Vicarage, Knightley
Knightley Vicarage was built around 1840-41 at the same time as nearby Christ Church, designed by Thomas Trubshaw.
The Vicarage, Maer
This postcard view shows the former Vicarage to St. Peter's Church in Maer.
On the left with the gabled porch, is the original two-storey sandstone structure which was built in the late 16th century ...
The Village Cross, Sheen. Photographed by William Blake.
Sheen village cross dates from the 15th century but only the top stone of the base appears to be old. The village school can be seen behind.
The War Memorial, Anson Street, Rugeley
The 1921 War Memorial in its original Mutton Green location on Anson Street, Rugeley. The Police station (built 1907) is on the left and the Post Office (built in about 1910) is on the right. The memorial ...
The West Court and Conservatory, Trentham Hall
The building on the left is the conservatory. Originally with Italianate windows, the conservatory was used to cultivate and display exotic plants and ferns. To the right is the West Court, a semi circular ...
The West Doorway, Croxden Abbey. Photographed by William Blake.
View of the west doorway ruins at Croxden Abbey, Nr. Alton, Staffordshire.
The West Doorway, Croxden Abbey. Photographed by William Blake.
View of the west doorway ruins at Croxden Abbey, Nr. Alton, Staffordshire.
The White House, Weston
A postcard view of the White House which was originally a farmhouse dating from the sixteenth century. In later years it became known as Weston Manor House.
In the mid-1800s the building was used ...