Queen's Own Mercian Yeomanry at Shugborough
The presentation by Queen Elizabeth II of a new guidon to the Queen's Own Mercian Yeomanry at Shugborough Hall, 6 June 1980.
Watercolour painting by Ken Howard, dated 6 June 1980.
R.A.F. Vehicles, Hixon Airbase
After the Second World War the airbase was used for the storage of surplus R.A.F. vehicles. The runways were filled from one end to the other with lorries and cars.
The site is now an industrial estate....
Rabbit shooting group, Yarlet
A group of men, women and children after a day's shooting around Yarlet, pictured with their haul of rabbits.
RAF Hat, 1960s
This hat was worn by Stan Jones as part of his RAF uniform in the 1960s.
RAF Personnel in the Officers' Mess at RAF Stafford
This group of RAF personnel are pictured in the Officers' Mess at RAF Stafford after attending a colleague’s funeral.
Left to right: J/T Ross - TSW, SAC Owen - TSW, SAC Elson - TSW, Cpl Galloway ...
RAF Stafford 25 years of the Freedom of the Borough of Stafford
The Borough of Stafford conferred the Freedom of Entry into the Borough to RAF Stafford (16 MU) on 16 December 1954. To mark the 25th Anniversary of this honour there was a major parade through the town ...
RAF Stafford 25 years of the Freedom of the Borough of Stafford
The Borough of Stafford conferred the Freedom of Entry into the Borough to RAF Stafford (16 MU) on 16 December 1954. To mark the 25th Anniversary of this honour there was a major parade through the town ...
RAF Stafford 40 years of the Freedom of the Borough of Stafford
The Borough of Stafford conferred the Freedom of Entry into the Borough to RAF Stafford (16 MU) on 16 December 1954. Forty years later, to mark this honour there was a major parade through the town on ...
RAF Stafford Battle of Britain Parade
RAF Stafford personnel are marching along Greengate Street, Stafford, during the 1986 Battle of Britain Parade. On the platform on the right a Senior Officer is taking the Salute, standing next to the ...
RAF Stafford Battle of Britain Parade
The Mayor of Stafford inspects the RAF Stafford personnel during the 1989 Battle of Britain Parade. Pictured in Earl Street, Stafford, the Parade is facing towards the Borough War Memorial which is nearby ...
RAF Stafford Personnel on a Training Exercise
A member of the RAF Stafford team attending a training exercise in Norfolk is pictured checking over a Land Rover engine.
RAF Stafford was formed 1 December 1939 following the purchase by the Treasury ...
RAF Stafford Personnel on a Training Exercise
RAF personnel from Stafford are pictured preparing to tow their Land Rover out of the mud during a training exercise in Norfolk.
RAF Stafford was formed 1 December 1939 following the purchase by the ...
RAF Stafford Service Personnel on Parade
Service personnel from RAF Stafford are pictured marching at the junction of Lichfield Road, Newport Road and Bridge Street in Stafford. In the background the shop buildings remain (October 2015) however, ...
RAF Stafford Service Personnel on Parade
Service personnel from RAF Stafford are pictured marching along Victoria Road towards Stafford town centre. In the background amongst the trees is the County War Memorial and on the right Stafford Station ...
RAF Stafford TSW Personnel return from the Gulf War
Pictured are the first of the TSW (Tactical Supply Wing) personnel returning from the Gulf War. in this view they are arriving at RAF Stafford by Chinook helicopter from RAF Brize Norton. The main party ...
Rail Accident, Great Bridgeford,
Rescue operation after the derailment of a train.
Spectators can be seen behind the wooden fencing on the right of the photograph.
One of the first people that were at the scene of the accident ...
Railway Crew, Stafford,
Stafford Common Railway Station was built in 1867, to serve the Stafford to Uttoxeter line.
The station closed to passengers in 1939, but continued to carry freight. It closed completely in the 1970s....
Railway Hotel, Rugeley
Situated at the road junction by the Rugeley Trent Valley railway station entrance, the Railway Commercial Hotel is strictly speaking in Colton Parish. It was probably built around 1862-64. The proprietor ...