Tipping Street, Stafford, (1)
On the far left is the Oddfellows Hall.
The gable end (in the centre) belongs to St. Chad's Schoolroom; to the right of the schoolroom is St. Chad's Passage.
The double fronted shop building just ...
To the Coal Miners of the North Staffordshire District - A notice from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
During 1831 tensions ran high in the North Staffordshire coal industry, as miners threatened to unite against their employers.
At this time, early trade unions were barely recognised by employers. ...
To the Colliers in the Parishes of Wrexham and Rhuabon - Pamphlet from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
The colliers of North Staffordshire were not the only mine workers to organise industrial action in 1831.
Tensions also arose across England and in Wales, where this bilingual pamphlet was issued.
"Violence, ...
To the Gentlemen, Clergy and Freeholders of the County Palatine of Chester - Document from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Victorious election candidate George Wilbraham celebrates his triumph in Cheshire.
He congratulates his opponent Lord Cholmondeley on a hard-fought but unsuccessful campaign, and applauds the "zealous, ...
To the members of the Union and the working classes generally - a notice from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
An address to members of the potters' union, urging them not to be tempted into violence against their opponents.
In the early 1800s, times were hard and trade unions were barely recognised. Many employers ...
To the Miners Lately Employed in the Pinnox Colliery - from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
When trade unionists protested about wages or welfare, their employers rarely agreed whole-heartedly.
In the Spring of 1831, a notice had appeared in which North Staffordshire miners campaigned for ...
To the People - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
Reform
Printed notice advocating the use of non-violent means to achieve reform of the political system.
Britains political system was dominated and maintained by aristocratic landowners. The growing ...
Token, Acorn Money Club, Bilston
A copper two and a half pence token issued by the Acorn Money Club, Bilston.
During the 19th century it was common for publicans, licencees and shopkeepers to issue their own tokens or 'checks'. Most ...
Token, Stone Rifle Volunteer Club
One and a half pence copper token issued by the Stone Rifle Volunteer Club. The 40th Staffordshire (Stone) Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1860 under the leadership of Captain B.T. Fitzherbert (1836-1919) ...
Token, Walsall Working Men's Club
A copper two pence token issued by Walsall Working Men's Club.
During the 19th century it was common for publicans, licencees and shopkeepers to issue their own tokens or 'checks'. Most of the checks ...
Tolson's Music Weavers, Fazeley Parish Hall, Fazeley
Tolson's Music Weavers was formed in 1933. Included in this photograph are Rene Young, Lillian Surmans, Bob Linch, Master Eric Tolson, E. Jarvis, Ciss Barker, and Rachel Reeves. The first man to the ...
Tom Goode teacher, youth worker, Uttoxeter 1922-2012
Thomas (Tom) E Goode, teacher, youth worker, local historian and author was born in Middlesex in 1922. He was a great cycling enthusiast as a boy and he often cycled to Brighton and Kent in a day from ...
Top of Market Street, Hednesford
Save for the style of lighting and the road markings, this postcard view was little changed from that of fifty years earlier. Eskrett Street is midway on the left with the Progressive Working Men's Club ...
Town Clerk Henry Wood receiving the Freedom of the Borough, Great Hall, Tamworth Castle
Retiring Town Clerk Henry Wood (standing) pictured here receiving the Freedom of the Borough from Mayor C.A. Walton, in the Great Hall at Tamworth Castle. Mrs Wood is also pictured.
Town Crier, Stafford,
Town Crier, Thomas Cox, in his costume.
Mr Cox is pictured outside his home in Eastgate Street.
Town Hall and Municipal Buildings, Burton-upon-Trent
Initially commissioned by Michael Thomas Bass, the brewer, as St. Paul’s Institute and The Liberal Club and designed by Reginald Churchill, it was completed by 1878. His son Michael Arthur Bass donated ...
Town Hall and Penny Bank, Anson Street, Rugeley
The Town Hall and Market Hall were built in 1878-79 and the architect was W. Tadman Foulkes. Adjoining is Penny Bank, built from the remains of the old Town Hall in Market Square which had been demolished ...
Town Hall Coronation decorations, Burton upon Trent
Lantern slide view of Burton Town Hall decorated with illuminations for the Coronation of King George V.
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