Knightley Church
Christ Church was built in 1840 on land given by Lord Lichfield. The architect was Thomas Trubshaw and the foundation stone was laid by the Countess of Lichfield. It was opened for public worship on July ...
Knightley Church
Christ Church was built in 1840 on land given by Lord Lichfield. The architect was Thomas Trubshaw and the foundation stone was laid by the Countess of Lichfield. It was opened for public worship on July ...
Knutton Forge, Silverdale
Workers from Knutton Forge standing in front of the Forge buildings. Knutton Forge was an important manufacturing site with around 60 puddling furnaces and 5 rolling mills. The Forge was opened in 1851 ...
Laboratories, Evode Chemical Works Ltd., Stafford,
Section of the Evode Analytical Laboratories at the Glover Street works. From left to right: Norman Burbeck, Cyril Lawton, Clive Davey, Adolf Adonenas and John Richardson.
Spic and Span Shoe Polishes ...
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 White Cotton Apron
This apron is made out of cotton and has simple white embroidery for decoration and a lace trim.
The top edge of this apron would have been pinned in place and would have been called a 'pinny'.
It ...
Ladies White Lace Apron
Aprons were originally used to protect the wearer’s clothes from harm, yet as time passed aprons started to be used to show status or occupation in society.
This apron is made out of lace and was ...
'Lady Godiva', Stafford Pageant,
Duckie Dodds as Lady Godiva. Her husband, Percy, owned the Golden Key Shop on Gaol Road. He is on the far right.
The procession through Stafford ended with a fair on the town common. A prize was ...
Lance Corporal 'Bill' Coltman VC, pictured with other members of the 1/6th Battalion, North Staffords
Lance Corporal Coltman, VC is pictured here on the right with CSM Garnham MM (left) and two officers. Coltman joined the 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment in January 1915 as a stretcher-bearer. He ...
Land management, Upper Loxley
Farm workers unloading horse drawn tipping-carts on farm land near Uttoxeter.
Landor family coach and horse, c.1890
The Landor family Victoria Carriage, with the horse 'Kitty' and the coachman whose name was Cooper.
This photograph was possibly taken at the home of the Misses Landor, at May Bank on Horsefair.
Landscape. Corn Field. Photographed by William Blake.
Landscape with a view of a cornfield.
Unknown location.
Landscape. Unknown Location. Photographed by William Blake c. 1900-1940
Landscape including a track, horse and cart and river. Unknown location.
Lasting Dept., Mason and Marson Shoe Factory, Stafford
In the lasting department shoe uppers were stretched across lasts before the soles and heels were added.
This is one of a series of postcards sent to the wife of an Australian shoe manufacturer, Fred ...
Lasting Dept., Mason and Marson Shoe Factory, Stafford,
In the lasting department shoe uppers were stretched over lasts before the heels and soles were added. Spare wooden lasts can be seen hanging from the ceiling.
This is one of a series of postcards ...
Lasting Room, Lotus Shoe Factory, Stone
The Lotus factory on Longton Road manufactured ladies' shoes. This photograph is of the lasting or making room, where the shoe upper is attached to the sole.
Lotus was originally named Bostock's and ...
Lasting Room, Lotus Shoe Factory, Stone
The Lotus factory on Longton Road manufactured ladies' shoes. This photograph is of the lasting or making room, where the shoe upper is attached to the sole.
Lotus was originally named Bostock's and ...
Laundry Room, Stafford Gaol
The laundry was located at the rear of the women's gaol, and gave employment to the female prisoners.
The laundry provided clean linen for the gaol.