Postcard message, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
A photograph of the reverse of a postcard dated 20 September 2017. The address is 493 HS Coy, 'N' Lines, 13 Hut, Brocton. It is addressed to Mrs J. Watson, James Street, Blaby, Leicester.
Postcard of war memorial, Forsbrook
This war memorial, situated outside St. Peter's Church, lists over thirty men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country. The memorial was unvelied by Col. J. V. Campbell, VC, CMG, ...
Postcard Transcript
This postcard was published by R. W. Dawson, Stafford
This postcard is interesting because of the information as follows:
"Brocton Camp
30 November 1918
Dear Rob,
I received your letter alright, ...
Potato distribution, Drayton Manor, Drayton Bassett
Women's Land Army girls queuing to collect seed potatoes in field. Photographed for Women's Land Army Recruiting Services at a land farmed by Mr Copes of Shenstone.
Photographer: Gerald McCann, High ...
Potato planting, Dunston
Womens Land Army girls planting potatoes by hand near Dunston Hall.
Potato planting, Manor Farm, Wall
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Pottal Pool, near Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
This postcard view shows what is now the main A34 Cannock to Stafford Road disappearing into the distance. The Penkridge to Rugeley Road comes from the left and onwards to Rugeley Camp. The junction ...
Potting chrysanthemums at Shugborough Walled Garden,
Muriel Jessop and Garden Foreman Ed Steele potting chrysanthemums at Shugborough Walled Garden during the Second World War.
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Pottle Pool, Penkridge Bank Camp
Postcard view of Pottle Pool crossroads near Penkridge Bank Camp.
Published by W.H. Smith & Sons Greengate Street Stafford.
Poultry dressing demonstration, Rodbaston Farm Institute, Penkridge
Women's Land Army recruits watching Mr J.W. Rowland demonstrate poultry dressing at Rodbaston Farm Institute.
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Preparing for a Parade at RAF Stafford
Officers and service personnel are pictured preparing for a Parade at RAF Stafford.
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Presentation of Honours and Awards at RAF Stafford
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Presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme to the South African Volunteers
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Presentation to Sergeant William Cooper, Market Place, Cheadle
This postcard scene shows a presentation being made to Sergeant William Cooper D.C.M. (Distinguished Conduct Medal), on Tuesday 9 May 1916, in the Market Place, Cheadle.
The following article on Sergeant ...
Presentation to Stafford District General Hospital by RAF Stafford
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Prince Bernhard visiting the Dutch Camp at Wrottesley
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Prince Charles visits RAF Stafford
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Prince Charles visits RAF Stafford
Prince Charles is pictured meeting service personnel at RAF Stafford while he was on a visit to Staffordshire. After arriving by helicopter he walked along a route lined by a crowd of around 1,500 service ...