One million tonnes of coal, Lea Hall Colliery
Two miners chalking "100000" "1967" onto a full coal wagon. The miners are Charlie Lindley (wearing the helmet), and Sid Milsom.
Lea Hall was the first colliery planned and sunk by the National Coal ...
Open Art Exhibition, Stafford Museum & Art Gallery
Mr J H P Oxspring (County Director of Education) and Mrs Oxspring are pictured inspecting some of the interesting pictures at the sixth annual art exhibition by Staffordshire Artists, after opening the ...
Open Day at Christ Church School, Stone
Ann Phillips is pictured in the centre of the group photograph as Rose Queen.
This is the outcome of a reminiscence session in which Year 4 pupils from Christ Church First School were divided into ...
Opening of Fatstock Show, Longton, Stoke on Trent
The Lord Mayor of Stoke, Alderman T. Mitchell welcoming the Dairy Queen, Miss Barbara Thomasson, at the opening of the 4th Annual Stoke-on-Trent Fatstock Show held in Longton Market Hall. Standing next ...
Opening of Quixhill Waterworks
A group at the official opening ceremony of the new Uttoxeter Waterworks at Quixhill, near Denstone. The works were formally opened by Mr P.G. Brisbourne, retiring chairman of Uttoxeter Urban District ...
Opening of Quixhill Waterworks
This shows the official opening ceremony of the new Uttoxeter Waterworks at Quixhill, near Denstone. The works were formally opened by Mr P.G. Brisbourne, retiring chairman of Uttoxeter Urban District ...
Opening of Quixhill Waterworks
A group at the official opening ceremony of the new Uttoxeter Waterworks at Quixhill, near Denstone. The works were formally opened by Mr P.G. Brisbourne, retiring chairman of Uttoxeter Urban District ...
Opening of St. Michael's Scout Hut, Stone,
St. Michael's scout hut was on Walton Common.
Opening of the Bass Brewery Distribution Depot, Stone
Following the closure of Joule's Brewery by Bass, the retail distribution operation was transferred to a purpose built development on Stafford Road, next to Brooms Hotel (now the Stonehouse).
The photograph ...
Opening of the Ferry Bridge, Burton-on-Trent
On the bridge are Mrs C. Harrison, Mayoress, Lord Burton, Miss Nellie Bass, Mr C. Harrison, Mayor and Lady Burton. The bridge was built by the Burton firm of Thornewill & Warham.
Opening of Uttoxeter Golf Club, Bramshall
Committee and officials outside the new club house at the opening of Uttoxeter Golf Club, a 9 hole course at Bramshall. The land for the course was leased from Mr AW. Armitt and the clubhouse was built ...
Operatic Society, Town Hall, Uttoxeter
The cast of Uttoxeter Operatic Society's 'The Gondoliers', standing outside the Town Hall. The production was staged at the Town Hall and ran for three nights, from May 25-27th, 1905. Cast member Miss ...
Operatic Society, Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter Operatic Society's cast of 'The Sorcerer'. The play ran for several nights in April 1906.
The Society was formed c1902, with the group putting on a show annually. The conductor was Mr Rawlinson ...
Our halfway holiday, Brocton Military Camp
This view of a group of young trainees at Brocton camp shows the single stove located in the centre of each hut. The ordinary soldiers had to share their stove whereas the officers each had their own ...
Owen family playing music outside Post Office, Forsbrook area
The Owen family owned a Boot, Shoe and Clog making Shop in Forsbrook.
Photograph donated by the Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook Local Historical Society, who retain copyright ownership.
Ox roasting at Stapenhill as part of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
P.E Lesson, Flash Ley School, Hawksmoor Road, Stafford
A group of infants taking part in an outdoor physical education lesson at the primary school.
Pageant Party, Stafford
Watched by some of the 80 children who attended, Miss Wynne Porter is pictured as she cuts the large iced cake at a party for her pupils, held at the Oddfellows Hall in Stafford on Friday 24 October to ...