Maternity and Child Welfare Outing, Silverdale
This 'maternity and child welfare outing' was a day trip arranged by the local government. It was intended to get mothers and children out of the house and give them a chance to socialise with their peers....
Minstrel Troupe, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Borough's first 'blackface' Minstrel Troupe.
As you can see from the image some performers have applied theatrical make-up so that they represent black people.
Today this would be considered ...
Model Railway, Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme
One of the engines of the Brampton Model railway taking visitors around the track.
Models of 16th Century Armour
These two models stand at only 42cm high. They were probably made as souvenirs during the 20th century.
The model armour on the left would have been of the type used in the Tower of London during the ...
Nelson Place decorated for the royal visit, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Nelson Place is seen here decorated for the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. The King and Queen visited North Staffordshire on the 22nd and 23rd April 1913, and attended a civic welcome in Nelson ...
Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A view of Nelson Place taken from Queen's Gardens. The Gardens, seen here in the foreground, were laid out in 1897 on land that had been bought by public subscription, in order to celebrate Queen Victoria's ...
Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This part of Newcastle was originally a marsh that was drained during the 18th century to create new land on which to build. Nelson Place was created to provide a central point at which six roads met. ...
Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Nelson Place was created to provide a central point at which six roads met. Here the small ornate roundabout is pictured, that was the fore runner of the substantial fountains roundabout. The flowers ...
Newcastle Cycling Club, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Photogragh of the Newcastle Cycling Club with penny-farthing bicycles.
Opening of Kidsgrove Regional Branch Library
The library was opened on 12 March 1966 by Councillor J Cooney, Vice Chairman of the County Council
Orme Boys School, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Photograph of Orme Boys' School Football XI team.
Park House Colliery, Chesterton
Watercolour sketch by W. Richardson for his final painting of Park House Colliery, the large pit head wheels, tall chimney and outbuildings in this picture all appear in the final painting. Park House ...
Pavilion Cinema, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Alderman Robert Beresford is pictured here during his Mayoral year, standing outside his cinema. He is possibly inspecting the tram lines. Beresford owned two cinemas, opening the Pavilion Cinema in 1922 ...
Poster for 'Wakes Week', Newcastle-under-Lyme
A Newcastle-under-Lyme poster from 1847 announcing Queen Victoria's order to reinstate the 'ancient sports and pastimes of their forefathers', inspired by the Scottish Highland games she enjoyed watching.
The ...
Poster for 'Wakes Week', Newcastle-under-Lyme
'Wakes Week' was originally a religious celebration that became a secular tradition, especially in northern industrial towns post Industrial Revolution. Factories would close for a week or two and give ...
Queen's Gardens, Newcastle-under-Lyme
An afternoon's entertainment is pictured here in the Queen's Gardens.
The band in the bandstand is that of the Staffordshire Regiment. The Gardens were laid out in 1897 on land that had been bought ...
Queen's Theatre, Burslem
Originally the building was named Queen's Hall, the town hall for Burslem.
By the time the building was completed in 1911 the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent had amalgamated and had become a city.
As Stoke ...
Roxy Cinema, Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This oil painting signed and dated by Don Dawson is dated 1958 and depicts Nelson Place , Newcastle-under-Lyme with the Roxy Cinema and the corner of Brunswick Street. Two red lorries are parked in front ...