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 ...
Shaffalong Lane, Cheddleton
Mrs Frances Bower approaching Shaffalong Farm on Shaffalong Lane, Cheddleton. Mrs Bower was a member of Cheddleton Historical and Archaeological Society. The farm buildings on the left have since been ...
Shoe for a bound foot, about 1900
This small red shoe was worn by Chinese women with bound feet, about 1900. The shoe is made from silk and has embroidered decoration in the form of lotus flowers and insects. The sole is also embroidered. ...
Shooting party, Gun Hill
Sir Philip Brocklehurst's party having a picnic during a shoot at the shooting house on Gun Hill. Sir Philip Brocklehurst is seated on the left of the nearer bench, facing the camera.
Shooting party, Gun Hill
Sir Philip Brocklehurst's party taking a break during a shoot on Gun Hill. Mrs Selous is seated on the ground.
Shooting party, Gun Hill
Sir Philip Brocklehurst's party taking a break during a shoot on Gun Gill. Sir Philip, wearing shorts, is bending over. His wife Gwladys is standing far right.
Shooting party, Gun Hill
Sir Philip Brocklehurst's party during a shoot at the shooting house on Gun Hill. From left to right: Lady Gwladys Brocklehurst, Nina Colmore (Gwladys's sister), Sir Philip Brocklehurst, Horace Colmore....
Shop Windows, by Mabel Layng
Bodycolour painting by Mabel Frances Layng (1881-1937), of figures and street scene.
Mabel Layng was born in Macclesfield but moved to Stafford a few years later. She was the daughter of Alfred Edward ...
Show Committee, Wetley Rocks
A postcard view of Wetley Rocks Show Committee pictured on Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks. In the background is the village school and the lychgate of St. John’s Church.
Photographer: S.A Johnson of Stramshall....
Shrewsbury Hotel, Alton
A postcard view of the Shrewsbury Hotel with a glimpse of the tower of St. Peter’s Church on the right. In later years the building became known as the Alton Castle Centre, luxury hostel accommodation ...
Silverdale Carnival
Miss Clayton and Miss Silverdale being driven around in the back of an open top car as part of the Silverdale Carnival parade.
Silversmithing, County School of Art, Stafford
These students are intent on their work at a silversmithing class held at the County School of Art, Stafford. The instructor Mr E Leech is pictured offering advice on the making of a silver cream jug ...
Sir George Nelson at the New Hough, English Electric Co., Stafford
Sir George Horatio Nelson, Chairman and Managing Director of the English Electric Company is pictured outside the New Hough with the New Zealand Deputy Premier Mr Walter Nash. During the visit to the ...
Sir Michael Armitage visits RAF Stafford
Sir Michael Armitage is pictured during a demonstration of the Station's computer equipment. In 1985 Sir Michael became Air Member for Supply and Organisation and in 1988 the Commandant of the Royal ...
Sir Robert Peel, fifth baronet, and Lady Peel, Drayton Manor, Fazeley
Sir Robert Peel, the fifth baronet, is seen here with his wife, the Canadian actress, Beatrice Lillie. The couple were married at St Paul's Church in Fazeley in 1920.
The Peel family home was Drayton ...
Sister Dora of Walsall
Dorothy Pattison, better known as 'Sister Dora', who was famous for her work nursing the poor in Walsall.
She was born on 16 January 1832 at Hauxwell in Yorkshire. In 1864 she joined the Sisterhood ...
Sister Webster, Board Room, Biddulph Grange Orthopaedic Hospital
Sister Webster was the Night Sister at the hospital for many years, but it is not known when she retired.
Small Beaded Bag
This bag is made up of tiny beads and colourful embroidery to create a floral pattern.
The fastening is a simple clasp with a metal chain handle.