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Bass Shire horses visit to Holy Trinity C.E.(C) Primary School, Burton

This photograph was taken on the school playground during a visit from two of the Bass Shire horses. The school has four school teams, each of which is named after one of the four Bass Shires. Those ...

Bass Tailoring and Clogging Department, Burton-on-Trent

The old tailoring and clogging department building now houses the Bass Museum Library and Education Department.

Bass Union Leaders setting off for a conference, Burton-on-Trent

Group of union representatives on Burton-on-Trent Station ready to leave for a conference. The man on the right is G. Slater, the Bass Union Convenor.

Baswich Salt Works

Brine tanks at Baswich Salt works. Eric Ingham of English Electric company, publicity section standing to left in photograph. Brine deposits were discovered under Stafford Common in 1877, during a ...

Baswich Salt Works

The brine tanks at Baswich Salt Works. Eric Ingham of English Electric Co publicity section standing centre, back to the camera. Brine deposits were discovered under Stafford Common in 1877, during ...

Bathers at Rudyard Lake

In this postcard view two women in swimming costumes sit on the landing stage near the dam at the southern end of Rudyard Lake whilst a third dives into the water. A tourist boat is moored alongside. Rudyard ...

Beach scene, Lancashire

Lantern slide of a beach scene including a group of people by a lifeboat house. This is probably the beach at Ainsdale near Formby, Lancashire where photographer William Blake grew up. Blake moved to ...

Beacon Fire on the Bass Recreation Ground, Burton-on-Trent

A huge bonfire built up from layers of timber, with what look like old patterns on the top. The flag on top has been sketched into the picture after it was taken. The occasion is almost certainly the ...

Bear (?) Fur Stole

We believe this stole to be made out of a more unusual fur. Due to its size, the look and feel of the fur and the lack of detail (no heads or feet etc as you usually see with foxes) we think that this ...

Beating the Bounds, Cheddleton

A clergyman leads the parishioners, with heads bowed, in prayer during the beating of the bounds at Cheddleton. The men are holding their doffed caps. Beating the bounds is an old custom, where parishioners ...

Beating the Bounds, Wetley Rocks

Beating the bounds, Cheddleton Parish. Men and boys climbing up ladder onto the roof of the Plough Inn, Wetley Rocks. The parish boundary between Cheddleton and Consall passes through the building. Beating ...

Beauty competition, Castle Dell, Tamworth

The Carnival Queens of 1934, from Tamworth and surrounding villages, can be seen here. They are, from left to right, Miss Wood End, Miss Two Gates, Miss Mile Oak, Miss Leys, Miss Hopwas, Miss Weale, Miss ...

Beehive corner, Hednesford

This well known store was situated on the corner of Cannock Road and Green Heath Road (West Hill) until its closure in the 1960s. It was owned by Harris, Horton & Heath at the time of this photograph ...

Beehive corner, Hednesford

Looking from the rail station road bridge towards Green Heath Road (West Hill). On the left can be seen the Beehive Stores at the time C. J. Taylor was proprietor. Cecil John Taylor had managed the store ...

Beekeeper's hat, 1930s

Cotton beekeeper's hat with printed floral and bird design manufactured by 'Fairylite'. A net would have been attached to the brim of the hat to protect the face.

Beige Wedding Jacket, 1920s

This silk jacket was worn by Emily Beech of Black Bank, Silverdale at her wedding in 1927. It demonstrates the flapper style of the ‘Roaring Twenties.’ This was a very boyish fashion trend compared ...

Belgian refugees, Cheddleton

Carl and Theo, two of the Belgian refugees billeted in Cheddleton during the First World War, pictured outside Mr and Mrs Parnell's summer house on School Lane in Cheddleton. John James Parnell was the ...

Belgian Refugees, Stone,