Methodist Centenary Celebrations, Whiston
Officials of the Cheadle Wesleyan Methodist Circuit and others pictured during centenary jmcelebrations outside the Methodist Chapel on Ashbourne Road, Whiston. The chapel pictured here was built in ...
Metal casting, Bamford's, Uttoxeter
A worker pouring molten metal into moulds on a conveyor belt in the foundry at Bamford's works, Pinfold Street, Uttoxeter.
Bamfords was founded in Uttoxeter in 1871 by Henry Bamford and made water ...
Factory interior, Bamford's, Uttoxeter
Interior view of Bamford's works, Pinfold Street, Uttoxeter.
Bamfords was founded in Uttoxeter in 1871 by Henry Bamford and made water pumps, taps and agricultural machinery at the Leighton Works on ...
Bamfords lorry, Pinfold Street, Uttoxeter
Bamfords lorry (Commer), on weightbridge next to the office in the factory warehouse.
Bamfords was founded in 1871 by Henry Bamford and made water pumps, taps and agricultural machinery. Joseph Cyril ...
Factory interior, Bamford's, Uttoxeter
Cast iron parts for agricultural machinery in storage bins at Bamford's works, Pinfold Street, Uttoxeter.
Bamfords was founded in Uttoxeter in 1871 by Henry Bamford and made water pumps, taps and agricultural ...
J. B. Kind, timber merchants, Shobnall Street, Burton upon Trent
John Kind set up a sawmill on the east side of Shobnall Street in 1882. It moved to the opposite side of the street in 1920 and was still there in 2000, specialising in wooden pallets and packing cases. ...
Gerald McCann, photographer, Uttoxeter
Gerald McCann demonstrating a projector to John Woodward (who was taking this photograph), in McCann's photography shop at 25-27 High Street, Uttoxeter.
Born in 1897, Gerald was the third generation ...
McCann photographic print envelope, Uttoxeter
McCann photographic print envelope, supplied for a Miss Payne Hall who was a travel agent for many years in Uttoxeter.
Born in 1897, Gerald was the third generation of McCann's photography business ...
Bird's Eye View of Eastgate Street, Stafford,
This photograph was taken from the top of the 7 storey building on Tipping Street owned by Staffordshire County Council. The building was in use by the Local Taxation & Licences Department and was later ...
Hawkesyard Priory and College, Rugeley
Armitage Park, a mid-18th century house, was originally built by Nathaniel Lister. In 1839 it was bought by the widow of Josiah Spode III, who lived there with her son Josiah IV. The house was much improved ...
Chapel, Hawkesyard Priory
Armitage Park, a mid-18th century house, was originally built by Nathaniel Lister. In 1839 it was bought by the widow of Josiah Spode III, who lived there with her son Josiah IV. The house was much improved ...
Armitage Park: engraving
'Armitage Park, South. Seat of Thomas Lister, Esquire,' showing the Hall in the park with hills behind. [The house, rebuilt by Josiah Spode, has reverted to the old name of Hawkesyard].'F. Calvert, ...
Oulton Old Hall
Oulton Old Hall was originally built in 1613 as the seat of the Gamul family. In 1670 it was bought by the Short family, who in turn sold it to the Beech family in 1699. At some time between 1774 and ...
The Golden Lion, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Golden Lion on High Street is a traditional town centre public house. The first record of it is from 1734 when it was listed as a 'land carriage' public house. In 1822, Martha Ellerton, who was only ...
Edward McCann carte de visite, Uttoxeter
The reverse of a carte de visite produced by Edward McCann, Uttoxeter photographer, in the 1870s.
Edward McCann was born in Hereford in the 1820s and his family originally came from Ireland. He served ...
Monkhouse School, Cheadle
Monkhouse School on Prince George Street was the original Cheadle Grammar School built in 1685. Part of the building dates from the 17th century. The school closed in 1917. Part of the building is ...
Edward Street Coronation Celebrations, Tamworth
Opened by Councillor E.A. Courts, the children at the party were presented with coronation mugs filled with sweets, dolls and toys. Standing on the far right are Mrs Brenchley, Mrs Hope, Mrs Baker, Mrs ...
Sunset, Lichfield Road, Stafford
This view taken at sunset looks north-west along Lichfield Road towards the junction with Bridge Street and Newport Road, Stafford.
On the left is the Borough Library, in the centre the Grapes public ...