Mr J H Wears (“Nippy” Wears) and the English Electric Co., Stafford
Third from the right is Mr James Harker Wears, OBE, AMIME. Mr Wears was often known as “Nippy Wears” and he is pictured on 30 March 1950 receiving a retirement gift of a car radio set from Mr C H (Charlie) ...
Mr James Harrison, Stationmaster, Stafford
On a platform at Stafford Station, Mr James Harrison (left) Stafford’s new Stationmaster, receives a welcoming handshake from Inspector C Waltho, who is accompanied by Mr T H Holm, a relief Stationmaster ...
Mr R. Griffiths-Jones, Home Farm, Thorpe Constantine
Portrait of Mr R. Griffiths-Jones wearing tweed jacket and trilby hat at Home Farm, Thorpe Constantine, Staffordshire. Mr Grffith-Jones was land agent for Mrs Inge of Thorpe Hall.
Robert Griffith-Jones ...
Mr T.H. Cope, Huddlesford, Lichfield
Portrait of Mr T.H. Cope of Huddlesford Grange, near Lichfield.
Thomas Harold Cope was born on 23 March 1911 at Longdon, near Lichfield. His father Daniel Cope was a miller at Brookend Mill, Longdon. ...
Mr Thomas Rylands Parton, Principal of Cannock Grammar School
Son of a coal miner, born in Madeley, Shropshire in 1873. A Baptist Church preacher, President of Chadsmoor Sunday-morning Adult School and Principal of Cannock Grammar School.
As Principal, he advertised ...
Mr Toon's retirement, Bass Old Brewery, High Street, Burton-on-Trent
The staff of the The Old Brewery Racking Room gathered to watch a retirement presentation. Mr Roe is seen presenting a collection to Mr Toon on his retirement after 58 years of service at Bass Brewery....
Mr V F Lloyd of Lloyd’s Garage, Stafford
This photograph of Mr Victor F Lloyd of Lloyds Garage which was based at the junction of Eccleshall Road and the Stone Road in Stafford was taken by Stafford photographer Tony Boydon. In later years the ...
Mr W. Busby, Littywood Farm, Bradley
Mr W. Busby standing in front of the porch of his house at Littywood Farm, Bradley holding a garden fork and a double-barrelled shotgun.
William Whiston Busby was born at his father's farm, Billington ...
Mr William Ewart (Bill) Smith, Stone
Journeyman Butcher is a title not often used or heard of these days, but it implies a man who knows the meat trade from end to end. It is an apt title for Mr Bill Smith, aged 61, of 86 Newcastle Road, ...
Mr William John Bayliss, English Electric Co., Stafford
Mr. William John Bayliss, a Co-Boss in 103 Section, Turbine Generators, is pictured brazing the end plates on kamno poles for armatures at the Lichfield Road Works in Stafford.
The Stafford factory ...
Mr William John Bayliss, English Electric Co., Stafford
Mr William John Bayliss, a Co-Boss in 103 Section, Turbine Generators, is pictured operating the press brake.
The Stafford factory was renowned for its electrical products including generators, transformers ...
Mr William John Bayliss, English Electric Co., Stafford
Mr. William John Bayliss, a Co-Boss in 103 Section, Turbine Generators, is pictured brazing the end plates on kamno poles for armatures at the Lichfield Road Works in Stafford.
The Stafford factory ...
Mr William John Bayliss, Retirement Presentation, English Electric Co., Stafford
Pictured is Mr William John Bayliss, a Co-Boss in 103 Section, Turbine Generator Division, during his retirement presentation after working for English Electric for 42 years from 1912 to 1954. The presentation ...
Mr. Baggaley - Caster. Gladstone China.
Pottery factory interior with a portrait of a pottery worker named Mr. W Baggaley.
Mr. W Baggaley was a china caster at Gladstone China, Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.
He appears to be ...
Mr. E. A. Wilson, Uttoxeter Home Guard (1), Holly Road, Uttoxeter
Mr Wilson is seen carrying the Uttoxeter Home Guard's 'prized' Browning Automatic Rifle.
The Home Guard did not possess any weapons until 6 months after their formation. When they did receive rifles, ...
Mr. E. A. Wilson, Uttoxeter Home Guard (2), Holly Road, Uttoxeter
Mr Wilson is standing in his back garden wearing a tin helmet, service respirator and his Home Guard's uniform.
Munitions workers, ROF Swynnerton
Munitions workers, Nessie, Doris , Dorothy(?) and Gwen at R.O.F. Swynnerton.
Workers at R.O.F. Swynnerton, a high percentage of which were women, filled shells, bombs and other armaments, including ...
Munitions workers, ROF Swynnerton
Walking along the cleanway at R.O.F. Swynnerton.
Workers at R.O.F. Swynnerton, a high percentage of which were women, filled shells, bombs and other armaments, including 20mm shells for Spitfires, ...