Highfield Manor, Stafford,
Highfield Manor was built in 1880 by David Hollin, a boot and shoe manufacturer. The gardens were influenced by those at Versailles, and Mr Hollins employed three gardeners.
In 1900 Mr Hollin commissioned ...
Hilcote House Farm, near Eccleshall
A hay wagon with Shire horses outside Hilcote House Farm, near Eccleshall. A photograph taken by Frank T. Hudson of High Street, Eccleshall
Horse and cart, Beamhurst, Checkley
Mr Smith of Beamhurst, Checkley in green farm battle dress leading a horse pulling a cart towards the camera.
Photographer: Gerald McCann of High Street, Uttoxeter.
Horse and Cart, Eccleshall Festival,
Parade along High Street.
The first Eccleshall Festival was held in 1979. The festival takes place every two years.
Horse and Cart, Hixon
The house in the background is Laundry Cottage on Smithy Lane, Hixon, so named because the inhabitants used to take in laundry from Broadmore and Chartley Halls.
Living in these cottages in the early ...
Horse and rider, Dove Leys, Rocester
Miss S.E. Rees-Mogg of Dove Leys, Rocester on her horse.
Photographer: Gerald McCann, photographer of High Street, Uttoxeter.
Horse and rider, Moss Pit, Stafford
Horse riders at the Stafford Riding School, run by Mr John 'Jack' Goodyer at Barnhurst, Moss Pit, Stafford. Jack is on the leading horse, far left, wearing a bowler hat.
Photographer: Gerald McCann, ...
Horse and rider, Weaver Lodge, Uttoxeter
Mr Gerald McKenna on Hunter mare 'Miss Mischief', facing right in field. Bandages on front ankles. Owned by Mrs R.T.A. Hardy, Weaver Lodge, Uttoxeter.
Photographer: Gerald McCann, photographer ...
Horse and rider, Weaver Lodge, Uttoxeter
Miss Eva Mostyn standing by Hunter mare 'Miss Mischief', looking forwards. Dog in background. Owned by Mrs R.T.A. Hardy, Weaver Lodge, Uttoxeter.
At the time of this photograph Evelyn Margaret Mary ...
Horse and Trap, Great Bridgeford,
Horse and Trap, Woodseaves
Horse and trap outside the Cock Inn.
Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves.
Horse and trap, Woodseaves
Horse and trap outside the Cock Inn. The landlord at the time was Thomas Lees.
Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves.
Horse Display Team, County Show, Hopton,
Staffordshire Agricultural Society's annual County Show was originally held at various sites around the county. The first show at Stone was in 1844.
Since 1958 the County Show has been held at the ...
Horse fair, Eastgate Street, Stafford
Lantern slide view of a horse fair taking place on Eastgate Street, Stafford. The horse fair took place twice a year. On the right is the White Hart Hotel, licencee W.J. Wright. On the left is the extension ...
Horse Fair, Pitcher Bank, Stafford,
A general market, crockery market and horse and cattle fairs were held in Pitcher Bank, at the junction of Eastgate and Tipping Streets, on statuary days.
Horse Riders, Moss Pit, Stafford
Horse riders at the Stafford Riding School, run by Mr John 'Jack' Goodyer at Barnhurst, Moss Pit, Stafford. Jack is second from left, wearing a bowler hat.
Photographer: Gerald McCann, High Street, ...
Horse Sale at the Crown Hotel, Stone
The Crown Hotel on High Street was damaged by fire in 1778. The new building was designed by Henry Holland in 1780.
The inn was a stop for stage coaches from London, Manchester and Birmingham; there ...
Horse, Standon Bridge, Standon
Mr Nadin's horse at Standon Bridge, in field facing right. Photographed for Mr G.N. Chawner, Quarry Bank, Cheddleton.
Photographer: Gerald McCann, photographers of High Street, Uttoxeter.