Church of the Holy Angels, Hoar Cross
A postcard view of the church which was built between 1872-1876 in the Decorated style. The architect, G.F. Bodley, was also responsible for most of the furnishings including the reredos, screens, front ...
Church of the Holy Angels, Hoar Cross
View from the nave, looking towards the chancel and the altar.
The church was built between 1872-1876 in the Decorated style. The architect, G.F. Bodley, was also responsible for most of the furnishings ...
Conduit Street, Lichfield
This postcard view looks northwest along Conduit street to the Market Square. On the left is the Corn Exchange, also on the left is a glimpse of a covered stall in the Market Square, the spires of the ...
Conservatory, Alton Towers
A postcard view of the House Conservatory which linked the Drawing Room with the Octagon.
Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 1810 and 1852. ...
Cornerstone at Leek Municipal School
The design carved on the stone of young Hercules and the bees was the idea of the architect L. Sugden and the work of sculptor, A. Broadbent. The stone was laid by Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland.
Despite ...
Coton Hill Asylum, Stafford
A postcard view of Coton Hill Asylum which was built in the 1850s and opened in 1854. It was originally built as an extension to the County Asylum in order to house private patients. It was to be known ...
Crabbery Street, Stafford
Looking north-west along Crabbery Street towards Chapel Street. This picture was probably taken in December 1962 during the Christmas lights display, because strings of lights can be seen on the buildings.
From ...
Crabbery Street, Stafford
Looking from Chapel Street along Crabbery Street towards Gaolgate Street. This picture was probably taken in December 1962 during the Christmas lights display, because strings of lights can be seen on ...
Dedication of the East window, St. Editha's Church, Church Eaton
A group photographed on the dedication of a new East window at St. Editha's Church, Church Eaton by the Rt. Rev. Hon. Augustus Legge, Bishop of Lichfield. The new stained glass was designed by C.E. Kempe ...
Demolition of Rugeley Town Hall and Market Hall
This photograph captures the demolition of Rugeley Town Hall and the Market Hall which were built on the site of the Shoulder of Mutton Inn. The Public Buildings also housed meeting rooms and, until ...
Demolition of Trentham Hall
A postcard view of demolition in progress at Trentham Hall in May 1912. In the centre just behind the ruin is St. Mary and All Saints Church which is still standing.
This postcard photograph was taken ...
Dewhurst’s Butchers shop, Greengate Street, Stafford
Dewhurst’s Butchers shop is pictured on Greengate Street, Stafford, with on the left a glimpse of the Bear Inn which remains (2026) and an unknown shop on the right. All of these buildings remain although ...
Door and wall panelling - Wolseley Hall, Rugeley
A ground floor room showing a door and wooden wall panelling. The photograph was taken immediately prior to auction of contents and demolition of the Hall in 1966.
Doveridge Hall, near Uttoxeter
A postcard view of the east front of Doveridge Hall, in Derbyshire, which was built in 1769 by Edward Stevens for Sir Henry Cavendish. It was the residence of Lord Waterpark in the early 20th century. ...
Dr Johnson’s Statue, Market Square, Lichfield
A postcard view of the Statue of Dr Samuel Johnson in the Market Square, Lichfield. It is by R.C. Lucas and was erected in 1838. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), lexicographer, critic and poet, was born on ...
Dr Samuel Johnson’s Birthplace and Statue, Lichfield
This postcard view shows Dr Samuel Johnson's statue on the left. It is by R.C. Lucas and was erected in 1838. The house on the right was completed in 1707 by Michael Johnson, Samuel's father. Samuel Johnson ...
Dr Samuel Johnson’s Statue, Lichfield
A postcard view of the Statue of Dr Samuel Johnson in the Market Place, Lichfield. It is by R.C. Lucas and was erected in 1838.
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), lexicographer, critic and poet, was born ...
Drawbridge, Entrance, Alton Towers
A postcard view of the Drawbridge or East Entrance to Alton Towers.
Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 1810 and 1852.
The 15th Earl ...