John Gallimore, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Gallimore, wearing robes and chains of office. Gallimore was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme 1879-1880
John Hand, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Hand wearing robes and chains of office. He was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1883-1884.
A studio portrait taken by Edwin Harrison of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Joseph Griffith, Mayor and Town Clerk of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Joseph Griffith wearing robes and chains of office. Griffith was Town Clerk and Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme 1881-1882.
Laying the foundation stone of the Municipal Hall, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This photograph captures the Mayor and civic dignitaries at the laying of the foundation stone to the Municipal Hall. Within the foundation stone was a time capsule, that contained among other things, ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Mayor choosing happened every Charter Day in Newcastle until about 1932. From the 1860s it became the tradition for people to go to the Market Cross and have their photograph taken with the newly chosen ...
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 ...
Presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme to the South African Volunteers
Presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle to the South African Volunteers. Q.M. Sergt. Garner is pictured receiving the scroll from the Mayor (J. Lovatt, Esq J.P.) with HIH Grand Duke Michael ...
Robert Mayer, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Portrait of Robert Mayer wearing robes and chains of office. He was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme 1882-1883.
Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove
Victoria Hall was built in 1898 and was used primarily as Public Offices. The building contained a large hall which was used for concerts and social events.
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 ...