People behind the bar at the King's Head, High Street, Kidsgrove
We know the names of three of the people behind the bar - Lily Southall, Mrs Davis and Joe Davis. The Davis's may have been the landlord and landlady. The sign behind the bar read 'You may telephone from ...
Funeral of Mrs Mary Weir and her daughter Margaret Weir in Kidsgrove
Widow, Mrs Mary Weir, her four year old daughter and their seventeen year old maid Ellen Hambleton were murdered by Karl Karmer during a robbery on 2 October 1911. Kramer was tried at Stafford Assizes ...
Wesleyan Chapel Young Men's Sunday School Improvement Club at Mow Cop
A group of parishioners from St Thomas' Church, The Avenue, Kidsgrove
This photograph was taken in front of the Wade Memorial School (now the Wade Centre) which you can see just behind the hedge. The clock tower of St Thomas' Church on the Avenue can be seen behind that....
Primitive Methodist Choir, Kidsgrove
The choir in 1926/7. The Primitive Methodists were established a stone's throw from Kidsgrove in Mow Cop in 1807.
Opening of Kidsgrove Regional Branch Library
The library was opened on 12 March 1966 by Councillor J Cooney, Vice Chairman of the County Council
Cancer Research Shop, Kidsgrove
A photograph of what was possibly the opening of the Cancer Research shop. We have some of the names of those pictured. From left to right Mrs Burston, Mr H Heath, Mr Cooke, ? Abbott, Mrs Nora Salt, ? ...
Civil Defence Group, World War II, Kidsgrove
A group photograph of the Civil Defence Group including Air Raid Wardens, nurses and First Aiders (FAP).
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Heath Lodge 2000 at the Roebuck Inn, Kidsgrove
The ROAB is one of the largest fraternal societies in the UK. Established in 1822 is exists for philanthropic and charitable purposes.
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Heath Lodge 2000 at the Roebuck Inn, Kidsgrove
The ROAB is one of the largest fraternal societies in the UK which exists for philanthropic and charitable purposes. It was established in 1922. Their motto is 'No Man Is At All Times Wise'.
House in Water Street decorated for the Coronation of Edward VII
The Hand family outside their decorated home in Newcastle under Lyme. William Hand is the head of the household. The sign next to the door appear to be advertising preschool lessons.
The Dog and Partridge, Newcastle under Lyme
This pub stood on Lower Street until the A34 was built. It looks in a dilapidated state when this was taken.
Lower Street, Newcastle under Lyme
A bird's eye view of Lower Street taken from St Giles' Church Tower. This shows some of the cramped and poor quality housing in this area. You can also see the Lamb Holborn Paper Mill. There was a paper ...
Lower Street, Newcastle under Lyme
A bird's eye view of Lower St taken from the tower of St Giles' Church in 1935. Showing some of the businesses who were located there including Brownsword & Sons, Builders and Shentons, Haulier. There ...
Learie Constantine, Kidsgrove
Learie Constantine pictured on the occasion of his visit to Kidsgrove in May 1948. He had been invited to a meeting at the Town Hall by Kidsgrove Labour Party to speak about racial discrimination.
Learie ...
William Pope Rhodes Sketchbook
William Pope Rhodes was born 14 November 1848.
He lived in Liverpool Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, with his parents, George and Sarah Rhodes, and three siblings. William attended The Art School in King ...
Wilton family portrait, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The lady you can see in this portrait is believed to have been from the Wilton family of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
This painting and its accompanying portrait of a man had been passed down the family and ...