Railway Station, Uttoxeter
A birds-eye view of the railyard station, taken from Bamfords chimney. Clearly visible are the roof of Bamford's factory, the railway station and bridge, the railway's shunting yard, the engine sheds ...
Railway Viaduct, Penkridge
This postcard view of ‘The Seven Arches’ viaduct over the River Penk, near Penkridge, was sent along with several other postcards in an envelope from ‘Ginge’ (name unknown) to his Mother (name and address ...
Railway Viaduct, Penkridge
This postcard view shows ‘The Seven Arches’ viaduct over the River Penk, near Penkridge. It was built by the Grand Junction Railway and opened in 1837. In later years the line became known as the Birmingham ...
Raising a horse, Hamstall Ridware
A photograph showing techniques of lifting a Shire horse foal prior to treatment. The vet's assistant holds a halter and twitch. This foal is being treated for Mr C. Lees of Cowley Hill farm, Hamstall ...
Rake at work, Fisherwick Park Farm, near Lichfield
This horse-drawn rake is being used at harvest time. The rake would gather together straw and hay into windrows for drying. Another tool, the tedder, spread and 'wuffled' it to help it dry better.
Additional ...
Ransomes, Sims & Jeffries single furrow plough
A Single furrow horse plough with disc coulter manufactured by Ransomes Sims & Jeffries Ltd. Ploughs are used to prepare the soil for planting crops. They lift and loosen the soil ready for seeds to ...
Ravenhill Farm, Brereton
Ravenhill Farm was situated on the opposite side of the road to Ravenhill House. Note the little boy on the horse's back in this group of farm workers, boys and working horses. This photo was given to ...
Reconstruction of Acton Trussell in Medieval Times
Based on map and documentary research combined with site visits, this aerial view shows a suggested reconstruction of the medieval manor of Acton Trussell circa 1300. The church and the manor house (now ...
Reconstruction of Clifton Campville in Medieval Times
Based on map and documentary evidence combined with site visits, this aerial view shows a suggested reconstruction of the manor of Clifton Campville around the year 1300. The manor house and its outbuildings ...
Reconstruction of Gnosall circa 1345
Based on map and documentary evidence combined with site visits, this aerial view shows a suggested reconstruction of the village of Gnosall around the year 1345. The church and village sit in the lower ...
Rectory Farm, Checkley
Rectory Farm stands on Church Lane and contains a panelled room known as the Monks' Room. It is believed to have been used by monks from Croxden Abbey in the years before Checkley had its own priest.
Rectory Farm, Checkley. Photographed by William Blake.
The Rectory Farm, Checkley, Staffordshire.
Red Cross Volunteers, Eccleshall
Members of the Red Cross and soldiers in a field near Eccleshall Church.
The Red Cross is an international organisation, founded according to the Geneva Convention of 1864, for the treatment of those ...
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
An oil painting by Henry Lark Pratt of Red Lion Square, that shows the close relation between the town and country at the time. The tower of St. Giles' church can be seen in the background. At this time ...
Redhouse Farm, Little Onn, Church Eaton
Redhouse Farm is approached from Stables Drive near the Little Onn Bridge over the Shropshire Union Canal, this view is taken from the far side of the house from Little Onn Road.
Redhouse Farm is the ...
Re-erecting barn at Wolseley Bridge
One of several agricultural buildings being re-erected at Wolseley Bridge in 1985. Pictured here is the main barn, facing the road, which is thought to date to the 17th century. It was taken down from ...
Remains of St. Thomas' Priory, Stafford
The priory dedicated to St. Thomas Becket was built on the banks of the River Sow in 1180.
During the Dissolution Henry VIII delayed the closure of St. Thomas' on payment of £133 6s 8d (the annual ...
Reservoir Fields, Meir Road, Normacot
The Hillside housing estate was built here later. Meir Church can be seen in the background.