Drake Hall, near Eccleshall
Page 38 of 'Drake Hall - A War-Time Hostel', a souvenir book produced for staff and residents at the Swynnerton Royal Ordnance Factory hostel at Drake Hall, produced in 1945.
'Bits and Pieces', a miscellany ...
Drake Hall, near Eccleshall
Front cover of 'Drake Hall - A War-Time Hostel', a souvenir book produced for staff and residents at the Swynnerton Royal Ordnance Factory hostel at Drake Hall, produced in 1945.
Drake Hall was built ...
Duke of Kent Inspecting the Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Stafford
The Auxiliary Fire Brigade being presented to the Duke of Kent, Market Square. The Duke is speaking with Percy Moss, a former Royal Navy stoker.
This photograph was taken shortly after their return ...
Duncan Hall Chapel, Yarnfield
US Frorces personnel on their way to worship on a Sunday morning at the Chapel at Duncan Hall, Yarnfield. The Chapel was multi-denominational and hosted Catholic masses, Protestant services, Jewish ...
Duncan Hall Dispensary, Yarnfield
The Dispensary at Duncan Hall, Yarnfield with US Army ambulances parked outside.
Duncan Hall, Beatty Hall and Howard Hall (all named after Royal Navy Admirals) were built in 1938 for munitions workers ...
Dutch Camp, Wrottesley Park
A photograph showing building materials to be used to build huts to house Dutch Servicemen who escaped the German invasion.
The buildings were erected on part of the Wrottesley Estate at Perton adjacent ...
Dutch Football Team, Wrottesley Park
During the Second World War troops from the Princess Wilhemina and Princess Irene Brigades were stationed at Wrottesley Park, between the airfield and Wergs Road.
Dutch Football Team, Wrottesley Park
A football team of Dutch Servicemen. Crouching down behind the three seated men is H.S. Hommers.
During the Second World War troops from the Princess Wilhemina and Princess Irene Brigades were stationed ...
English Electric Co. Stafford and Tanks
A “Cromwell” tank made by the English Electric Co. (identified by its number) on active service in France.
During World War II, the English Electric Co. Ltd placed its accumulated experience and engineering ...
English Electric Co. Stafford and Tanks
A “Comet” tank outside the Armoured Vehicle Factory, undergoing its water test with other tanks of the same type in the background. The first “Comet” all-welded heavy cruiser tank was delivered in October ...
English Electric Co. Stafford and Tanks
The English Electric Co. commenced the manufacture of the all-welded “Comet” tank after receiving a contract for 200. The “Comet” a descendant of the “Cromwell” had heavier armour and a more powerful ...
English Electric Co. Stafford and Tanks
The English Electric Co. Armoured Vehicle Factory (Tank Factory) at Stafford after the completion of extensions.
During World War II, the English Electric Co. Ltd placed its accumulated experience ...
English Electric Co. Stafford and the Ministry of Supply
English Electric staff and Ministry of Supply personnel are pictured during a visit to the Stafford Works. On the left: Mr J W C Milligan, Manager, Stafford Works, on the extreme right is thought to be ...
English Electric Co. Stafford Tanks on Cannock Chase
A “Covenanter” Tank being put through its paces on the testing ground on Cannock Chase.
During World War II, the English Electric Co. Ltd placed its accumulated experience and engineering organisation ...
English Electric Co. Stafford Tanks on Cannock Chase
Pictured above is Brigadier-General G M Barnes, Assistant Chief of Ordnance, US Army with members of the Special American Mission accompanied by Major-General Crawford of the Ministry of Supply and British ...
English Electric Co., Stafford
The officers and members of the crew of H.M. Submarine Visigoth are pictured at the Stafford Works. Among those in the photograph is Mr J W C Milligan (front row centre), Manager, Stafford Works. On ...
English Electric Co., Stafford
Senior English Electric staff and Army personnel are pictured during a visit to the Lichfield Road Works in Stafford. In the 1940s representatives from British and American forces were regular visitors ...