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The Crown Club, Abbots Bromley

This postcard view was published in 1913 with the picture taken at a wonky angle. The description on the front of the postcard is: ‘Crown Club 1913 Dinnertime’. This scene was captured on Crown Bank, ...

The Duke of Edinburgh inspecting Sea Cadets, Stoke on Trent

The Duke of Edinburgh visited Stoke on Trent on 12th December 1951. The Guard of Honour in front of Stoke station was provided by Stoke On Trent Sea Cadet Corps. Petty Officer Peter Wilkins (behind the ...

The English Electric Co., Stafford

Standing in the centre of this photograph wearing a hat is thought to be Mr Parkinson, Superintendent and on his right is Mr J Rogers, General Manager of Works. They are pictured with members of the ...

The final march of the Staffords in Market Square, Stafford

Following a nine-month tour of duty in Afghanistan, members of the 3rd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment (3Mercian), formerly the Staffords, are pictured on their final march through Stafford town centre. ...

The Girl Guides House, Beaudesert

Beaudesert Camp for Guides and Scouts was opened by H.R.H. The Princess Royal on 2nd July 1938 in the grounds of what had been the Beaudesert Hall estate, the former Staffordshire home of the Paget’s, ...

The Globe, High Street, Silverdale

The Globe public house at 53 High Street, Silverdale. Photograph taken by a member of the Silverdale Community Play Association.

The Grand Inquisitor, Stafford and District Amateur Operatic Society

Pictured: Don Alhambra Del Bolero ( The Grand Inquisitor) played by Harry Blomelely of Stafford and District Amateur Operatic Society, from their 1925 production of 'Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Gondoliers' ...

The Guildhall, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Guildhall of Newcastle-under-Lyme has long history. Built in 1713 as a replacement to the original guildhall, the lower floor was used as an extension of the outside market and the upper floor was ...

The History Of Bramshall, Ancient Britain to 1900

'The History of Bramshall', near Uttoxeter, written by Jenny Wall. Click on the downloads link below for the full document. PDF format.

The Life, Trial, Character & Behaviour of Thomas Oliver - A local tragedy from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook

This is the tragic life story of 28-year old former apprentice surgeon Thomas Oliver, once of Stourbridge and Rugby, then of Burslem. "A diligent, regular and humane young man..." The people of ...

The Mayor and Mayoress of Stafford visit RAF Stafford

Each year soon after their inauguration, the Mayor and Mayoress of Stafford Borough would usually make a civic visit to RAF Stafford. In 1987 the Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor and Mrs D J James are ...

The Mayor of Stafford visits RAF Stafford

The Mayor of Stafford, Miss E.S. Kidman is pictured with a civic party and senior officers during a visit to RAF Stafford. RAF Stafford was formed 1 December 1939 following the purchase by the Treasury ...

The Mayor’s Sunday Parade and RAF Stafford

During the Mayor’s Sunday Parade RAF Stafford service personnel are pictured marching along Greengate Street towards the Market Square. On the platform on the right taking the salute is the Mayor of ...

The Mayor’s Sunday Parade and RAF Stafford

During the Mayor’s Sunday Parade RAF Stafford service personnel are pictured marching through the Market Square towards Gaolgate Street in Stafford. On the platform taking the salute is the Mayor of ...

The Merrybelles rehearsing, Blythe Bridge

The Merrybelles were a group of child acrobats featuring children from Blythe Bridge and Meir. They were formed in 1930 and ended in about 1943. They are pictured here during rehearsals at Blythe Bridge ...

The Miner's Manual - Handbill from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook

This single-sheet Miner's Manual was published in response to attempts by coal masters to crush the activities of organised labour. The notice probably dates from the early 1830s. "This Act shall not ...

The New Post Office, Station Road, Stoke upon Trent

This view along Station Road from near the Leek Road corner shows the New Post Office, built in 1930. It now forms part of Stoke railway station, the main entrance to which is just beyond. Further along ...

The Old Almshouses, Rolleston

The Almshouses were established in 1672 following a charitable bequest to the village by William Rolleston. They were built on Burnside in 1712 and restored in 1892.