Springwood Engine House Apedale, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Springwood engine house. This later became a school-house.
Staffordshire boating figures with spill vase
Spill vases were used to hold tapers or spills for lighting candles, lamps or pipes.
Staffordshire Cow creamer
In the mid 18th century drinking tea, coffee and chocolate became fashionable. A novelty cream jug in the shape of a cow became popular, so much so that many 19th century examples like ours have survived.
The ...
Staffordshire Equestrienne Figure
Staffordshire figure of a horsewoman.
It is likely that this is not a zebra, but rather a patterned horse.
Zebras were included in Circuses in the 1830s, though it is unlikely that they were ridden.
From ...
Staffordshire Figure - Courtship
Staffordshire figure showing a man offering a reluctant lady a ring.
This figure is reflective of the changing attitudes towards marriage at the beginning of the 19th century, with families becoming ...
Staffordshire Figure - Summer
Staffordshire figure of a young woman holding wheat and a sickle, representing the season of Summer.
The image of a woman holding a sickle and crops has been used to represent Summer since the Romans. ...
Staffordshire Figure - Tambourine Player
Staffordshire figure in the shape of a tambourine player.
Staffordshire figures often depict the playing of traditional or amateur music.
It is thought that the mould for this figure was first made ...
Staffordshire Figure - Tambourine Player
Staffordshire figure in the shape of a tambourine player.
Staffordshire figures often depict the playing of traditional or amateur music.
It is thought that the mould for this figure was first made ...
Staffordshire Figure - The Lost Sheep
Staffordshire figure based on the parable of the Lost Sheep in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
Teaching the idea of redemption, the parable tells of a shepherd who leaves his flock of ninety-nine sheep ...
Staffordshire Figure of Elijah
In the Old Testament Elijah the prophet was told by God to go into the desert.
He could drink water from the brook and the ravens would bring him food twice a day.
Staffordshire figure of Elijah
In the Old Testament Elijah the prophet was told by God to go into the desert.
He could drink water from the brook and the ravens would bring him food twice a day.
Staffordshire Figure 'Peace'
A classical figure holding a dove, symbolising peace.
Staffordshire Gardener figure
Staffordshire figure depicting a woman with a watering can.
During the early 19th century, gardening was a popular pastime, influenced by the fashionable Pleasure Gardens, public parks and the establishment ...
Staffordshire Series Ordnance Survey Map, Clayton and Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is one of seven hand coloured Staffordshire Series Ordnance Survey maps that show the areas surrounding Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre.
You will see that it has been signed in the bottom right ...
Staffordshire Series Ordnance Survey Map, Knutton and Cross Heath, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is one of seven hand coloured Staffordshire Series Ordnance Survey maps that show the areas surrounding Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre.
The other maps in this group are signed in the bottom right ...
Staffordshire Series Ordnance Survey Map, Springfields
This is one of seven hand coloured Staffordshire Series Ordnance Survey Maps that show the areas surrounding Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre.
You will see that it has been signed in the bottom right ...
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.
Staffordshire Sportsman Figure
Staffordshire figure depicting a man with a gun and hunting dog.
During the 19th century, shooting was a very popular pastime amongst upper class gentlemen.
Shooting was a very class-based activity ...