Portrait of Thomas Gilbert, M.P., Cotton Hall
Thomas Gilbert was born in 1720. Both Thomas and his brother John, (b.1724, d.1795) were canal pioneers, who worked on many projects with James Brindley. Some of the canal developments attributed to the ...
Portrait of William Horton, Stafford
William Horton (1750 - 1832) was born in Stafford and was one of the first to manufacture shoes on a large scale, employing over 1,000 workers.
His home was Chetwynd House on Greengate (now the main ...
Postmaster, Ivor Howell, Stone
Mr W Butler (Head Postmaster of Stafford) is pictured presenting farewell gifts of a silver tea tray and a table cigarette lighter to Mr Ivor Howell (Stone Postmaster), who is leaving the district to ...
Potteries Gentlemen pledge support for House of Industry scheme
February 1794 began with a pledge of support from several Potteries gentlemen towards a scheme for a new House of Industry in the Parish of Stoke-upon-Trent.
The House of Industry was to provide relief ...
Pottery Workers' Society offices, Hillcrest Street, Hanley
The Pottery Workers' Society building dates from 1907 and stood in Hillcrest Street (then called Hill Street) on land that had once been part of the Old Hall Manufactory. The Society represented many ...
Present giving, Children's Ward, Biddulph Grange Orthopaedic Hospital
This young patient has just opened her Christmas presents, and is being offered a cup of tea in her new tea-set by the Mayor. Standing around them are two older girls as well as a number of nursing staff, ...
Presentation evening at Brindley Village Club, Cannock Chase
A darts and football presentation at Brindley Village Club. Brindley Village Working Men's Club and Concert Hall was formally opened in 1926. It supported many different social events and was especially ...
Presentation evening at Brindley Village Youth Club, Cannock Chase
A Youth Club presentation at Brindley Village. Mrs Anthony, the Youth Club leader, is being given a silver tray by Shirley Grice. Standing to the left is Ken Windle.
Originally built in 1916 as a ...
Presentation in Derrington Village Hall
Presentation in Derrington Village Hall of certificates awarded to young people for their good work in the community.
Back row (left to right): Katy Sutcliffe, Helen Salmons (married name) née Thornley.
Middle ...
Presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme to the South African Volunteers
Presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle to the South African Volunteers. Q.M. Sergt. Garner is pictured receiving the scroll from the Mayor (J. Lovatt, Esq J.P.) with HIH Grand Duke Michael ...
Presentation to Henry West Whittles, Esq. by members of the Leek United and Midlands Building Society, Edward Street, Leek
The presentation of a silver rose bowl to Mr Whittles took place "as a token of esteem on the occasion of the Fortieth Anniversary of his election as a Director, July 23rd 1931".
Presentation to Miss Wells-Bladen, Stone Guides
Presentation to Mrs P. Wells-Bladen, retiring as Divisional Commissioner of Stone Girl Guides after 12 years. She was presented with 18 rose bushes by Mrs A.S. Goodwin, the local Districty Commissioner. ...
Presentation to Mrs Tellwright, Horton Lodge, Rudyard
Mrs Tellwright is seen receiving a honorary badge from a group of un-named men.
Horton Lodge was built in 1890 by Stephen Chesters-Thompson, the Manchester brewer and Conservative politician. Only fours ...
Presentation, Stone Girl Guides
From left to right: Pauline Myatt, Ann Burt, Geraldine Piece(?), unknown, unknown, Rosemary Poole.
Primitive Methodist Chapel, Mayne Street, Hanford
Hanford Primitive Methodist Chapel was built in 1883. The red brick building had seating for over 80. The chapel was on the west side of Mayne Street but has been demolished to make way for housing.
Primitive Methodist Memorial Chapel, Mow Cop
The Primitive Methodist Chapel was built in 1841 and opened in 1860. It had to be partially rebuilt in 1882 due to storm damage. It was built to commemorate the beginnings of Primitive Methodism which ...
Prize winning Pointer from Stafford
Winning points is Mr W Kerr, of Sidney Avenue, Stafford, who shows to advantage his 16 month old Pointer, Clunvale Dynamic, best exhibit in the show and also winner of four first awards at Uttoxeter and ...
Prizewinning Sweet Peas, Northampton
A display of prizewinning sweet peas grown by James A. Heap at the Municipal Horticultural Show in Northampton. Mr Heap was tenant at the Walled Garden at Shugborough between 1939 and 1948 and specialised ...