Clayton Hall, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1990

Description:View of World War II Fleet Air Arm barrack blocks.

During World War II Clayton Hall became HMS Daedalus, a land based Royal Naval Artificer Training Establishment. Many buildings were built within the grounds of the Hall including accommodation and a chapel.


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9600s
Wooden Doll
Wooden Doll

Wood has been used to make dolls for centuries. This is a fairly modern doll made ...

1360s
Corporation of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Order Book
Corporation of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Order Book

This book is the oldest book in the museum archives and details the official minutes ...

1680s
The Natural History of Staffordshire by Robert Plot
The Natural History of Staffordshire by Robert Plot

Robert Plot was extremely interested in natural history and consequently became ...

1730s
The works of Virgil translated into English Blank verse with large explanatory notes & critical observations by Joseph Trapp
The works of Virgil translated into English Blank verse with large explanatory notes & critical observations by Joseph Trapp

Joseph Trapp was an English Clergyman, academic, poet and pamphleteer; his achievements ...

1800s
Prattware Coiled Serpent Puzzle Pipe
Prattware Coiled Serpent Puzzle Pipe

This is a rare example of a puzzle pipe. Puzzle pipes date as early as 1750, and ...

1820s
Staffordshire Figure 'Peace'
Staffordshire Figure 'Peace'

A classical figure holding a dove, symbolising peace.

1840s
Victorian Black Bodice
Victorian Black Bodice

This bodice has a tiny waist, the mannequin hat to be slimmed considerably to accommodate ...

1850s
Silverdale Vase
Silverdale Vase

This vase was presented to Mr Francis Tyndall by Francis Stanier Broade, Silverdale ...

1870s
Miss Sarah Griffiths' Victorian Wedding Dress
Miss Sarah Griffiths' Victorian Wedding Dress

This is the wedding dress worn by Miss Sarah Griffiths on her marriage to Mr Daniel ...

1900s
Native American Dress
Native American Dress

Native Americans considered making clothes a serious task and were all made by hand ...

1920s
Black Evening Bag, c.1920 -1930
Black Evening Bag, c.1920 -1930

This small bag is made out of black crepe fabric with a circular diamante clasp. It ...

1930s
World War II Police Helmet
World War II Police Helmet

Many police during the war were Special Constables, fit and able men in reserved ...

1950s
Wedding Dress bought from Harrods, 1950s
Wedding Dress bought from Harrods, 1950s

This beautifully made dress was worn by Mrs Padgett on her wedding day 17 September ...

1970s
Staffordshire Fire Service Helmet
Staffordshire Fire Service Helmet

The helmet belonged to R.M. Hubbard from Wolstanton who was a local fire-fighter ...

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Donor ref:PA 461 (22/26131)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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