Locomotive on bridge, Derby Road, Burton-upon-Trent
Locomotive 42727 is pictured on a bridge over Derby Road, Burton-upon-Trent. On the right the large sign is advertising Esso petrol with the iconic 1960s slogan “Put a Tiger in Your Tank”. This photograph ...
Reconsecration of church bells, St. Edward's Church, Cheddleton
A group photograph taken on the occasion of the reconsecration of the church bells at St. Edward's Church, Cheddleton by the Bishop of Lichfield, Dr J.A. Kempthorne. Seated in the middle of this group ...
Master's House, Blythe Bridge
Rev. Whiteacres, the Master of the Free Grammar School in Dilhorne ran a private school for the sons of Gentlemen here at Blythe Bridge and employed an Usher to teach the local boys at Dilhorne.
The ...
Old Reptonians Cricket Team, Repton School, Derbyshire
Participants in the Repton School v. Old Reptonians cricket match played at Repton School, Derbyshire as part of the school's 350th anniversary celebrations. The names include the house in which they ...
Garage Workshop, Burton-upon-Trent area
This photograph taken at a garage repair workshop or motor hire business is thought to be in the Burton-upon-Trent area.
This posed photograph has a lot of activity in a small area. The vehicles in ...
Shaffalong Colliery sod-cutting ceremony, Cheddleton
Onlookers at the ceremonial cutting of the first sod by Mrs James Meakin (in the centre of the photograph) at the site of the shafts for the new colliery venture at Shaffalong in October 1906. Children ...
Bolton's Copper Works, Froghall
Aerial view of Thomas Bolton & Sons Ltd. copper works in the Churnet valley at Froghall. Thomas Bolton & Sons set up a copper works at nearby Oakamoor in 1852-3. By 1890 there was no more room for expansion ...
Village view, Cheddleton
Black and white copy print of postcard with a fine oak-leaved border frame. A view of Cheddleton village, looking south from Leek Road with the junction of Station Road on the left. The canal wharf area ...
Site of watermill, Lower Tean
The site of the old watermill on the River Tean at Lower Tean, known locally as the Hoss Hole, a popular spot for local children.
Transporting a locomotive, Black Eagle Brewery, Burton-upon-Trent
A Pickfords low loader transporting a locomotive at Truman, Hanbury, Buxton & Co.’s Black Eagle Brewery which was situated just off Station Bridge, bordering Derby Street.
This Peckett & Sons 0-4-0ST ...
Old Reptonians Cricket team, Eastbourne
Old Reptonians Cricket team on tour to Eastbourne, Sussex in 1908. The names include the house in which they resided and the years they were at Repton School.
Back row, left to right: J. Thwaites ...
Old Reptonians Cricket Team
The Old Reptonians Cricket Team, possibly pictured during their annual tour to Eastbourne, Sussex. The names include the house in which they resided and the years they were at Repton School.
Back row, ...
Old Reptonians Cricket team, Eastbourne
Old Reptonians Cricket team on tour to Eastbourne, Sussex in 1907. The names include the house in which they resided and the years they were at Repton School.
Back row, left to right: A.L. Mark ('O' ...
Basford Bridge Terrace, Cheddleton
Residents pose outside this row of cottages which is located opposite the Boat Inn at Basford Bridge, Cheddleton. The bridge crosses the Cauldon Canal. A dog is lying on the wall to the left.
The buildings ...
Canal boats, Cheddleton Wharf
Canal narrow-boats on the Caldon Canal at Cheddleton Wharf and lock. The photograph of Cheddleton was taken from the Leek Road bridge looking east. The chimneys in the distance belong to Brittain’s Paper ...
Chapel House, Cheddleton
Formerly a Methodist Church, Chapel House stands at the corner of Hollow Lane and Leek Road in Cheddleton, and has been converted into a private residence. The porch is relatively unchanged and gives ...
Tixall Gatehouse
The Aston family from Haywood acquired the Tixall estate through marriage; the hall was rebuilt in 1555. In 1580 Sir Walter Aston added the gatehouse. Six years later Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned ...
St. Mary's Church, Stafford
The Collegiate Church of St. Mary is the parish church of Stafford. The present building is a mixture of genuine medieval and the work of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who restored the church in 1841-44 in ...