Key Markets Supermarket, Sheridan Centre, Stafford
A sales assistant is pictured along with several customers at the meat counter within Key Markets Supermarket in the Sheridan Centre which was developed in the 1970s. In later years the centre was partly ...
Key Markets Supermarket, Sheridan Centre, Stafford
A sales assistant is pictured with a customer at the cheese counter within Key Markets Supermarket in the Sheridan Centre which was developed in the 1970s. In later years the centre was partly demolished ...
King Edward VII's visit to Burton-on-Trent
The King is seen in the right-hand side of this open carriage passing Burton Station and is being cheered by excited crowds, as he heads into the town centre. The Station Hotel is visible in the background ...
King George V and Queen Mary at Highfield Hall, Leek
The King is seen talking to Falkner Nicholson, the son of Sir Arthur. The royal couple were entertained at the home of the Sir Arthur and Lady Nicholson during a visit to Leek. The King had a keen interest ...
King George V and Queen Mary Coronation celebrations, Armitage
Children singing at one of the many events in Armitage celebrating the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, taken in the grounds of Armitage Lodge, then the home of the Rector, the Rev. Edward ...
King George V and Queen Mary Coronation procession, Handsacre
The Coronation of George the V and his wife Mary as King and Queen took place in Westminster Abbey on 22nd June 1911.
The procession headed by the Armitage band commenced at this point in Handsacre ...
King George V and Queen Mary Coronation tea, Armitage Lodge, Armitage
A Coronation tea for the children on the lawn at Armitage Lodge. The tea was provided for participants of the procession from Handsacre to Armitage at the commencement of a full programme of activities ...
Kitchen, St. Edwards Hospital, Cheddleton
Interior view of the new kitchens and three members of the kitchen staff hard at work. In order to keep the kitchen area as clean as possible the walls were tiled to a height of 6 feet.
Kizis sisters, Edinburgh
A photograph taken in 1939, showing the three eldest Kizis sisters (left to right: Margaret, Nellie and Mary). It was intended as a keepsake for Nellie Kizis to take with her to Frobisher Hall, Staffordshire ...
Ladies 3/4 length Gloves, c.1950-1970
These are fairly plain white nylon gloves except for the small broderie anglaise motifs applied to the top part.
In the 1950s and 1960s many women still wore gloves when in public, but in the late ...
Ladies Black Apron
This apron is made out of black silk with lace around the edges for added decoration.
The shape and style of this apron shows it was used for formal occasions and not for everyday use, as servants ...
Ladies Black Hat, 1940s
Hats during World war II were dubbed the ‘resistance piece’ by the French against Nazi occupation.
This was because hat materials were not rationed so feathers, veiling and artificial flowers were ...
Ladies Black Hat, c.1910
This type of hat was popular in the Edwardian era.
This hat belonged to the donors grandmother Catherine Leighton from Hanchurch and would have been worn in around 1910.
It is a black straw hat, ...
Ladies Black Hat, c.1910
The style of the hat is simple with small feathers used for decoration.
Ladies Black 'Peach Basket' Hat
'Peach basket' hats got their name simply because they looked like upturned fruit baskets.
The first hats of this type were worn in 1908. The became popular again in the 1930s and mid-1950s.
This ...
Ladies Black Picture Hat, c.1910-1930
A 'Picture hat' is a hat with a wide brim like this one.
This hat belonged to the donor's grandmother Mrs Catherine Leighton.
It is made of black straw and is decorated with black ostrich feathers....
Ladies' Football Team, Evode, Stafford
The Annual Ladies' Football Match between the Offices and the Factory took place in March each year. This is the Office team.
Back row (left to right): Mrs B Wadham, Miss J Churchill, Miss J Foxall, ...
Ladies Kid Leather Gloves, c.1850-1900
Leather gloves have been used for centuries but they were initially for protection for labourers.
When the upper class started to wear leather gloves they were made out of fine leathers such as deerskin ...