Samuel Mayer's Commemorative Drinking Horn, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This strange drinking vessel has two engraved silver collars and some bullocks legs as a stand.
The wording along top collar reads:
'This cup was made from one of the horns of a bullock which was roasted ...
Society of Staffordshire Photographers, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A group pictured at the opening of the first annual exhibition of the Society of Staffordshire Photographers at the Guildhall, Newcastle-under-Lyme. The exhibition was opened by the Lord Lieutenant of ...
Stafford Borough Civic Trumpeter, Stafford,
Stafford Borough trumpeter outside the entrance to the County Buildings in St. Martin's Place.
Photograph donated by Stafford Historical and Civic Society, who retain copyright ownership.
Stafford Public Baths, Plaque 1, on Greengate Street
Stafford's Public (Brine) Baths were planned and constructed by the Borough Surveyor, Mr W. Blackshaw. Pevsner stated that the exterior was designed gratuitously by Councillor Wormal. The tender for their ...
Stafford’s Mayor - 400 years Anniversary Celebration
2014 marks the 400 year anniversary since King James I sealed a Royal Charter which established Stafford's Mayoral system.
Pictured is the new Mayor of Stafford (Councillor Ray Sutherland) with fellow ...
Statue of Ethelfleda being erected , Tamworth Castle Grounds
The statue stands just inside the grounds by the Holloway Lodge entrance to Tamworth Castle. The Ethelfleda Monument, of Ethelfleda and her nephew Athelstan, was built for Tamworth's Millenary Celebrations ...
Stone Laying at George Street Sunday school, Burton-on-Trent
A large crowd posed on the site of George Street Sunday School for a stone laying ceremony. The large banner (at the top of the picture) illustrates the finished sunday school design, with Bass Middle ...
Stonefield Park, Stone
Stonefield Park was developed on part of Wakes Field, originally owned by Joule's Brewery. The land was bought in 1923 by Stone Urban District Council for £1000.
The park was opened by Sir Ernest Johnson ...
Study for the Mock Mayor painting
A study by Robert William Buss (1804-1875) for The Mock Mayor painting. A composition comprising the main characters of the resulting painting with the Mock Mayor on the steps of the market cross. A study ...
The Iron Market, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Procession of Mayor John Bentley and councillors.
The Iron Market is decorated for the Charter Celebrations. Jones & Moss furniture store is to the right and the post office at the end of the street....
The Mayor and Mayoress of Stafford visit RAF Stafford
Each year soon after their inauguration, the Mayor and Mayoress of Stafford Borough would usually make a civic visit to RAF Stafford. In 1987 the Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor and Mrs D J James are ...
The Mayor of Stafford visits RAF Stafford
The Mayor of Stafford, Miss E.S. Kidman is pictured with a civic party and senior officers during a visit to RAF Stafford.
RAF Stafford was formed 1 December 1939 following the purchase by the Treasury ...
The Mock Mayor, of Newcastle-under-Lyme by Robert William Buss
The Mock Mayor by Robert William Buss (1804-1875), oil on canvas,1844.
Scene on the market cross when the townsfolk of Newcastle-under-Lyme held their own election of a 'mock' mayor in parody of the ...
Turning on the water, Eccleshall
Celebrating the switching on of the mains water supply to Eccleshall High Street in 1938.
Unveiling of Borough Boundary Post, Stafford
Unveiling of a Stafford boundary post by the Mayor, Richard Young. He is attended by other civic dignitaries and two mace-bearers. This boundary marker is the northern one on Stone Road sited near Tillington ...
Unveiling of new fire engine, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The unveiling of Newcastle-under-Lyme's new fire engine and wheeled extendable ladder on the High Street. The engine was manufactured by Messrs Shand Mason & Co., hydraulic engineers of London.
The ...
Unveiling of the Clock, Gaol Square, Stafford,
The Sidney Fountain was erected in 1889 in memory of Thomas Sidney, a local man who became Mayor of London. In 1916 the drinking fountain had its lamp replaced by a four-dial clock, which was presented ...
Unveiling of the Lord Burton statue, King Edward Place, Burton-on-Trent
Thousands of Burtonians gathered to watch the unveiling of the statue by the Earl of Dartmouth, Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire.