Universal Horticultural Show, Stafford
Judging the fine flower section at the 16th annual horticultural show staged by the Universal Grinding Wheel Company's sports club is Mr. J. Rhodes (far right). Here he is seen examining some of the exhibits ...
Unlawful Oaths - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
Twenty Pounds Reward
Notice from the North Staffordshire Coal Masters offering twenty pounds reward for information leading to the prosecution of anyone breaking the law under the Unlawful Oaths Act.
Abstracts ...
Unlawful Oaths - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
A law devised to deter naval mutiny
The Unlawful Oaths Act of 1797 was initially enacted during the early period of the Napoleonic Wars to curb mutinous behaviour in the navy.
This act was not repealed ...
Unveiling of Borough Boundary Post, Stafford
Unveiling of a Stafford boundary post by the Mayor, Richard Young. He is attended by other civic dignitaries and two mace-bearers. This boundary marker is the northern one on Stone Road sited near Tillington ...
Unveiling of the War Memorial, Stone,
The Stone War Memorial on Granville Square was unveiled by Lord Dartmouth, Lord Lieutenant of the County.
The statue was designed by Albert Toft (1862 - 1949), who also designed the war memorial at ...
Uttoxeter ACF
Three of the Army Cadet Force leaders are named in the photograph. Seated on chairs on the front row are Edward Wilson, Chemistry master at Thomas Alleynes High School and member of the town's Home Guard ...
Uttoxeter ACF march-past, Market Place, Uttoxeter
At the head of the procession is Sam Elkes, proprietor of Elkes' Biscuits, Edward Wilson, Chemistry master at Thomas Alleynes High School and member of the Uttoxeter Home Guard, and to his right, Paddy ...
Uttoxeter ACF Parade through town
Uttoxeter Amateur Operatic Society
The cast of 'The Mikado', performed by the Uttoxeter Amateur Operatic Society in 1904. The conductor was Rawlinson Wood of Denstone College, standing in the middle of the back row. The cast included: ...
Uttoxeter Dramatic Society, Uttoxeter
A scene from the Uttoxeter Dramatic Society's production of "The Shop at Sly Corner".
Uttoxeter Floral Art Club Coach Trip
This photograph, taken by Mrs Margaret Hudson, shows ladies of the Uttoxeter Floral Art Club on their way to visit a floral display.
Margaret described the scene: 'This was Uttoxeter Floral art club ...
Uttoxeter Girls High School, Dove Bank, Uttoxeter
Members of the cast of a play in a scene called 'Home they brought the warrior'.
The school was taken over by Staffordshire Education Committee in 1919, and re-named Uttoxeter Girls High School. It ...
Uttoxeter Girls High School, Dove Bank, Uttoxeter
Members of the cast of a play, in a scene called 'The Princess'.
The school was taken over by Staffordshire Education Committee in 1919, and re-named Uttoxeter Girls High School. It had formerly been ...
Uttoxeter Home Guard
The only member of the Home Guard to be named in this picture is Edward Wilson, who is sat on the right-hand table smoking a pipe.
The location is given as a bridge on the "Derby By-Pass" (the A50).
Uttoxeter Oldfields C.C. Cricket Pavillion, Uttoxeter
John Bamford, owner of the Leighton Ironworks built this cricket ground and pavilion near to his home,'Oldfields Hall' because of his love of the game. Dr.W.G. Grace visited the ground and paid a huge ...
Uttoxeter Rifle Club 'B' team, Uttoxeter
Back row: 2nd from left is Percy Archer and on the far right is Les Heathcote.
Uttoxeter Urban and Rural District Councillors and Officials
Uttoxeter Urban District Council
Back row (left to right): H.J. Ryder, H.O. Berridge (Assistant Clerk), W. Prince, C.D. Miller, A. Wesley.
Middle row: A.B. Cox (Collector), T.W. Orme, C. Needham, F.F. Hawthorn (Clerk), P.G. Brisbourne, ...