Juggling Clown Automata
A clockwork juggling clown in a glass fronted box.
Dimensions: height 330mm, width 360mm, depth 190mm
Kathleen Chatterton, Maroi Cottage, Bolehall, Tamworth
Miss Kathleen Chatterton (born 1902) seen on a rocking horse in the garden of Maroi Cottage, Amington Road, Bolehall, Tamworth.
Knitting dolls' clothes for charity, Lotus Ltd, Stone
Three employees of the Examining Department, Lotus Ltd, Stone with knitted dolls' clothes made for girls in children's homes at Hoar Cross, Matlock and Ashbourne, and in the care of foster parents around ...
Lady's Maid and girls, Shugborough
Gertie Hulme, Lady's Maid to Lady Lichfield, with Pam Rose (daughter of George Rose, Head Chauffeur to the Earl of Lichfield from about 1920 to 1962), and Lady Celia Anson. They are picnicing by the ...
Landon's fish & chip shop, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Peter Landon outside the family fish and chip shop at 1, Uttoxeter Road, Longton, with pet cat “Smokey”. Peter is dressed in his Sunday best clothes just before going to church. As it is a Sunday the ...
Lasting Dept., Mason and Marson Shoe Factory, Stafford,
In the lasting department shoe uppers were stretched over lasts before the heels and soles were added. Spare wooden lasts can be seen hanging from the ceiling.
This is one of a series of postcards ...
Leonard Clarke of Hednesford
Len Clarke of 31, Church Hill, Hednesford with 'Truro' the dog. Len lost two fingers in a childhood accident. He was born in 1905 to James and Phoebe Clarke who had come to live in Hednesford from Worcestershire ...
Lichfield Road, Stafford
View form the junction of Lichfield Road and Wolverhampton Road.
The Baptist Chapel on The Green opened in 1896. The unusual spire was designed by Birmingham architect Ewen Harper.
To the right ...
Little Red Riding Hood Doll, 1953
This doll is made using a 'composite' material.
Composite dolls became more popular during the later half of the nineteenth century, as German doll makers in Sonneberg made a cheap material out of glue ...
Locomotive Spotting, Burton-upon-Trent
This group of locomotive or train spotters are sitting on a level crossing gate close to Burton-upon-Trent Railway Station. Please contact us if you recognise anyone in the picture.
In the background ...
Main Street, Clifton Campville
Looking along Main Street in Clifton Campville. The row of terraced cottages to the left is New Row, pictured here shortly before dormer windows were inserted. A group of girls on the right appear to ...
Main Street, Norton Bridge
A postcard view looking north along the Main Street in Norton Bridge. The building on the left with the wooden balustrades is the Railway Hotel.
This postcard was franked on 19 July 1913 in Norton ...
Malt Mill Lane, Stafford,
All of the buildings in the foreground are now gone and Malt Mill Lane has been widened. At the top of the image in the gap you can see the roof-line and flag pole on top of the Shire Hall in Market Square. ...
Marching Band Procession, Cheddleton
A marching band playing brass instruments lead a procession along Cheadle Road, Cheddleton. The Post Office is in the background. Immediately behind the band, a group of elderly, bearded men are followed ...
Market Place and Parish Church, Burton-upon-Trent
A view looking over the Market Place towards St, Modwen's Parish Church, Burton-upon-Trent. The market is still held here today but much diminished from this busy scene on the cobbles. The Market Hall, ...
Market Street, Hednesford
A postcard view of Market Street, Hednesford with the Co-operative store on the immediate left with an upright electrical washing machine on display in the window. Next door is Andrew's shop which usually ...
Marston Lane, Rolleston on Dove
Maternity unit information, Burton upon Trent
A note issued to mothers-to-be before they were admitted to the Maternity Unit at Burton-upon-Trent Hospital. This note was received by Mrs Joan Torr shortly before the birth of her son Michael in May ...