Loyal Houldsworth Lodge of Oddfellows, Rocester
The Loyal Houldsworth Lodge of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) no. 321 was founded in 1883 and met at the Cross Keys, High Street, Rocester. Seated front second from left is John Thomas Simister.
Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent
A group of members of Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds, John Milton Lodge No. 1932 pictured in front of their friendly society banner. Photographed at Milton Council Schools, Stoke-on-Trent.
Loyal Westwood Lodge Order of Oddfellows, Nicholson Institute, Leek
Unity Centenary of the Leek Lodge attended by the G.U., post grands and present officers. The photograph was taken at the rear of the Nicholson Institute. On the back row, left to right are: Ambrose Ward, ...
Lyme Valley Stadium, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Track cycle racing at the Lyme Valley Stadium in Newcastle-under-Lyme. In the centre is Cyril Wilden and to his left is Alan Latham. The venue is still used for track racing.
Magistrates from the Borough of Stafford,
This photograph was taken outside Friars Cottage during the year of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887.
The mayor is possibly Alfred Ward, who was in office 1887 - 1888.
Some of the magistrates ...
Major General Sir George Anson
Major General Sir George Anson (1769-1849) was born at Shugborough, the second son of George Anson (formerly Adams) of Shugborough and brother to Thomas, 1st Viscount Anson. He fought in the Peninsular ...
Major Hugh Fraser M.P., Eccleshall,
Major Hugh Fraser, Conservative candidate, successfully contested the Stafford Constituency in the 1951 General Election.
He is seen standing on the carriage outside the Royal Oak on High Street.
Making food parcels for miners' families, Florence Colliery, Stoke-on-Trent 1984
The miner's strike of 1984/1985 saw many miner's families experience hardship as no money was coming in either through wages or benefits. Womens action groups set up food centres which packaged donated ...
Making food parcels, Florence Colliery, Longton
During the miners’ strike of 1984-1985 striking workers received no pay or benefits and many families fell on hard times. People donated food to local collection points like this one at Florence colliery ...
Marching along the High Street in Stone
Stone Town Band are pictured marching through the town.
Marching Band Procession, Cheddleton
A marching band playing brass instruments lead a procession along Cheadle Road, Cheddleton. The Post Office is in the background. Immediately behind the band, a group of elderly, bearded men are followed ...
Marching, Granville Square, Stone
Stone Town Band pictured marching in the centre of the town.
Market Square, Stafford
A postcard view of Market Square looking towards Gaolgate Street. On the corner of the Square is Mummery's jewellers and opticians shop, since demolished and the site now (2018) occupied by Santander ...
Market Street, Hednesford
A colour-tinted postcard view looking north-west along Market Street, Hednesford. The barber's pole on the left edge of the card belonged to the premises of Mr J. Bird who was there for over 30 years. ...
Market Street, Tamworth
Looking east along Market Street, Tamworth, with the arcaded Town Hall built in 1701 to the right. The National Provincial Bank is on the far side of the road, since demolished and the site now (2023) ...
Marston Road, Stafford
24a - 27 Marston Road, showing the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes' Social Club and C.G. Chell Motorcycles.
Martin Street, Stafford
A view of Martin Street in Stafford showing the rear of Eastgate House at 78, Eastgate Street.
Eastgate House was built in 1683 for General John Dolphin. The house was refronted in the early 19th ...
Martin Street, Stafford
When this picture was taken looking west along Martin Street from Eastgate Street in 1990, there are several cars parked in the street. Later In 1992, a large part of the town centre was pedestrianised ...