Staffordshire Slipware Cradle
Cradles were symbols of fertility and often gifted at weddings or Christenings and were a popular feature from the 17th century to the mid 19th century in England.
Stubbs Walk, Trophy Cannon and Tank, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The First World War tank and the Crimean War cannon were presented to Newcastle-under-Lyme as remembrances of two great conflicts. The cannon was presented to the Borough by Samuel Christie MP sometime ...
Study for the Mock Mayor painting
A study by Robert William Buss (1804-1875) for The Mock Mayor painting. A composition comprising the main characters of the resulting painting with the Mock Mayor on the steps of the market cross. A study ...
Sun Fire Sign
Fire marks were put on buildings, so if the house caught fire the insurance company would put the fire out (buildings without a fire mark the insurance company would not interfere).
The Sun Fire Office ...
The Iron Market, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Procession of Mayor John Bentley and councillors.
The Iron Market is decorated for the Charter Celebrations. Jones & Moss furniture store is to the right and the post office at the end of the street....
The Mock Mayor, of Newcastle-under-Lyme by Robert William Buss
The Mock Mayor by Robert William Buss (1804-1875), oil on canvas,1844.
Scene on the market cross when the townsfolk of Newcastle-under-Lyme held their own election of a 'mock' mayor in parody of the ...
The visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Audley
The royal cars carrying the Royal party leaving Audley en route to Etruria. The cars have just passed under railway bridge at Bignall End. The Boy's Bridage were the atendant guards of honour and the ...
Time Capsule from the Municipal Hall, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Time capsules are typically made to be used as communication systems for the future.
Historians use them to understand the past, as relevant information of the day is put inside.
Time capsules are ...
Unveiling of the Queen Victoria Monument, Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Queen Victoria statue was presented to the Borough of Newcastle by the then Mayor, Sir Alfred Seale Haslam. The statue was unveiled by H.I.H. Grand Duke Michael of Russia at this well attended ceremony. ...
Unveiling Queen Victoria's Statue, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This statue of Queen Victoria was presented to the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1903 by Sir Alfred Haslam, and was unveiled on 5th November 1903 by the Grand Duke Michael of the Russian Imperial family ...
Unveiling the Newcastle-under-Lyme War Memorial, Red Lion Square
Covered by the Union Jack is a simple obelisk design which was made by local sculptor John McKenna. Local organisations await the civic party for the unveiling. Newcastle did not have a war memorial ...
VE Day Celebrations, Hall Street, Audley, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A group of children standing on the steps of the Coronation Cinema celebrating VE day.
Victorian Ivory Wedding Bodice and Skirt
This garment is a bodice and skirt which would have been typical of the day. It has a silk bodice with long sleeves and is fastened at the front with many silk covered buttons. The skirt is unlined and ...
Visit of Princess Elizabeth to Enderley Mills, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Princess Elizabeth is here pictured visiting Enderley Mills. With her are, from left to right, the Recorder of Newcastle, Mr W Field Hunt K.C., Mr R. Bassett (Managing Director), Mrs Evanson (the Mayor ...
Visit of Princess Elizabeth to Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Princess is seen here meeting WRAC's from the North Staffordshire Regiment.
Visit to Telford Canal tunnel, Kidsgrove
This photograph was taken after a local party had travelled through the Telford Canal Tunnel, one of the Harecastle Tunnels, during the Festival of Britain.
John Evans submitted this information about ...
Wakes, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The busy market merges with the fair ground rides in this scene of a Wakes in Newcastle. Swing-Boats can be seen in the foreground and were a popular ride at the time.
The first tall building on the ...
Wedding Dress bought from Harrods, 1950s
This beautifully made dress was worn by Mrs Padgett on her wedding day 17 September 1958.
She bought it from Harrods in London for her special day.
The dress is made from a luxurious cream brocade, ...