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Interior of an Elkes' biscuit delivery lorry, Uttoxeter

Two Elkes' employees loading the inside of a delivery lorry.

Interior of Harry Fenton's Mens Clothes Shop, Stafford,

Interior of Harry Fenton's men's clothes shop in the ground floor of the Ancient High House.

Interior view of the Steam Cooperage, Bass, Burton-on-Trent

Ironing Room, Stafford Laundry

Stafford Laundry was founded in 1899 on North Street (now Stone Road). The machines on the left were used to polish men's collars, while on the right gas irons are being used for pressing. The laundry ...

Ivy Cottage, Moddershall

View of a lady and child outside Ivy Cottage, near the junction with Marlpit Lane, Moddershall. The house still stands but has lost its covering of ivy and has been considerably modernised. Photographed ...

Ivy House, Wetton. Photographed by William Blake.

Village scene with a view of Ivy House, Wetton, Staffordshire.

Izaak Walton Walk, Stafford,

The development of Izaak Walton Walk in the 1880s was part of the Corporation's river improvement scheme. Trees were planted along the length of the walk, and seats and railings were added.

J & G Meakin's Eagle Pottery, Hanley

The Ivy House entrance to J & G Meakin's Eagle Pottery in Hanley. The pottery opened in 1859 and closed finally in 2004, after absorption into the Wedgwood and latterly producing Johnson Brothers wares. ...

J. Oakley, Motor Garage, Station Road, Hednesford

James Oakley and his wife Mary were born in Whitchurch, Shropshire. By 1901 he was a cycle agent at his home in Station Road, Hednesford and by 1907 he was advertising as a cycle maker, dealer and motor ...

J.H. St. Johnstone, Chief Chemist, Bass, Burton-on-Trent

The photograph of J.H. St. Johnstone giving a lecture was probably taken in Bass' laboratory. Mr St. Johnstone was chief chemist at Bass between 1948-61. He died in 1963.

Jamage Rescue Brigade, Jamage Colliery, Kidsgrove

On the 12 January 1918 there was an explosion at the Minnie Pit and 155 men and boys were killed. This photograph was taken before the Rescue Brigade descended into the pit. Pictured left to right on ...

James Cox, Dept. Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, Burton-on-Trent

Mr Cox stands proudly in front of a fire engine in the station. He is wearing a long service medal and full uniform, including a metal fire helmet. James Cox was Dept. Superintendent of Burton Town Fire ...

James Plant, Stafford

James Plant, currier and leather merchant of Eastgate Street, Stafford.

Jane Amelia Merriman

Outdoor portrait of a lady in formal dress posing amongst blossom. The woman is named Jeannie. She is the subject of other photographs in the collection. Jeannie is Jane Amelia Merriman who was born ...

Japanese Kimono

This is probably a kimono for a man as it is far simpler in design and has darker colours than that of a woman's. The shorter length and shorter sleeves also suggest it would have been worn by a man. ...

Japanese Obi

Obi’s were originally used to hold the kimono closed and started off as a simple ribbon. Though during the seventeenth century obi’s particularly women’s started to increase in size, this new size ...

Japanese Obi

Obi’s were originally used to hold the kimono closed and started off as a simple ribbon. Though during the seventeenth century obi’s particularly women’s started to increase in size, this new size ...

Japanese Women’s Kimono

Kimonos were adopted from China in the early fifth century and have since been greatly altered by Japanese fashion trends. The strict customs surrounding kimonos has resulted in the establishment of ...