Josiah Wedgwood
Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), pottery manufacturer, was born in Burslem into a family with a long tradition as potters. In 1759 he set up his own pottery in Burslem and was soon successful enough to build ...
Josiah Wedgwood addresses the Burgesses of Newcastle-under-Lyme - from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Josiah Wedgwood tries to explain his absence when he should have been campaigning for votes to become MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1831:
"As I have lived among you for more than half a century, my ...
Josiah Wedgwood II addresses workers at his Etruria factory - 1831 election poster from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
When Josiah Wedgwood II contested an election in Newcastle, he could count on the support of many of his own employees - even if they could not vote for him in practice.
In order to vote, men had to ...
Josiah Wedgwood. Photographed by William Blake.
Lantern slide with a portrait of Josiah Wedgwood.
This lantern slide appears to be one of a group used for a presentation or slide show by Blake entitled “Staffordshire Pottery.”
A small folder ...
Jug in its Mould. Photographed by William Blake.
Lantern slide showing a jug and the mould it was made from.
This lantern slide appears to be one of a group used for a presentation or slide show by Blake entitled “Staffordshire Pottery.”
A small ...
Julia Florence Cavendish, Little Onn Hall, Church Eaton
Modern portrait, based on a press photograph, of Mrs Julia Florence Cavendish (1887-1963). The daughter of New York millionaire Henry Siegel, she married Tyrell William Cavendish of Crakemarsh Hall (near ...
Keeling's Patent Substitute for Red and White Lead - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
Improved Glazes
Printed notice by industrialist and inventor James Keeling. Here he makes various claims about an improved formula for ceramic glazes, which he has patented.
The glaze is 30% cheaper ...
Keeling's Substitute for White and Red Lead, in Making Glazes - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
Patent notice and conditions of use
Printed notice informing pottery manufacturers of a new patented glaze made by James Keeling.
Conditions for using the substitute glaze applied.
Manufacturers ...
Ken Dodd at Bingley Hall, Stafford
Ken Dodd the comedian, actor and singer-songwriter makes a celebrity appearance at a Trade Show held in Bingley Hall at the Staffordshire County Showground near Stafford. On the right are several children ...
Ken Dodd at Bingley Hall, Stafford
This view of comedian and entertainer Ken Dodd was taken during his celebrity appearance at a trade show held in Bingley Hall at the Staffordshire County Showground near Stafford. On the left is Peter ...
Kibblestone Scout Camp. Photographed by William Blake.
Landscape taken at Kibblestone Scout Camp, Staffordshire.
King Edward VII at Lichfield Cathedral
This postcard view shows King Edward VII leaving Lichfield Cathedral by the Great West Door (main entrance) while two police officers keep watch. Although this postcard was published around 1901 or 1902 ...
King Edward VII at Rangemore
A lantern slide of King Edward VII at a shoot at Lord Burton's estate at Rangemore. At the time Lord Burton was unable to leave London, so the King stayed with the Earl of Shrewsbury at Ingestre instead, ...
King Edward VII Statue, Museum Gardens, Lichfield
A postcard view of the statue of King Edward VII which was erected and presented to the City by Robert Bridgeman to mark his year as Sheriff. It was unveiled by the Rt Hon. Earl of Dartmouth, who was ...
King Edward VII statue, Museum Gardens, Lichfield
This statue of King Edward VII was erected and presented to the City by Robert Bridgeman to mark his year as Sheriff. It was unveiled by the Rt Hon. Earl of Dartmouth, who was the Lord Lieutenant of the ...
King Edward VII Statue, Museum Gardens, Lichfield
A postcard view of the statue of King Edward VII which was erected and presented to the City by Robert Bridgeman to mark his year as Sheriff. It was unveiled by the Rt Hon. Earl of Dartmouth, who was ...
King Edward VII’s visit to Stafford
This postcard view shows crowds of people outside the Shire Hall in the Market Square, Stafford for the visit of King Edward VII.
The Royal visit by King Edward VII was planned for the 18th to 23rd ...
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 ...