Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A postcard entitled 'Chesterton' of a man and woman standing by a sign post.
Church Street, Audley
The church visible at the end of the street is that of St. James. The church was largely built in the 14th century though it was restored by Scott in the mid 19th century. It contains many monuments including ...
Clayton Farm, Clayton Green, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A view across Clayton Green of the Farmhouse and barn.
Clayton Fields,Newcastle-under-Lyme
A view across Clayton Fields, prior to the construction of Westbury Park. Aside from Bunny Hill and Rowley Wood in the distance, the landscape in this image has been transformed since the 1970s by the ...
Clayton School, Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Clayton School was demolished just prior to the construction of a roundabout which now connects Westbury Park to Clayton Road and Northwood Lane.
Cows with the Wedgwood Monument visible in the background, Chesterton
The Wedgwood Monument was erected in 1850 and was a memorial to John Wedgwood (1760-1839) who had been a local colliery owner. The monument was damaged in a gale on 2nd January 1976 and now stands a quarter ...
Dimsdale Hall, Newcastle under Lyme
A painting by Chris Haynes of a reconstruction of the hall and barn taken from old photographs. The hall dated back to the the 16th century and was originally the home of the Brett family. The half timbered ...
Frederick H. Burgess Agricultural Company, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is the now defunct Frederick H. Burgess Agricultural Company store on Friar Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme. They were a major ironmonger and agricultural supply chain founded in 1900 in Eccleshall. ...
General view of Audley
This view was taken from the top of St James' church roof and is looking out towards the Wedgwood monument. St. James' is a very old church and was largely built in the 14th century.
Audley is an ancient ...
Hall Street, Audley
This photograph shows the relatively new Hall Street as in around 1910 this scene would have been just a field, with a footpath leading up to Boyles Hall. Beyond the terrace on the right hand side can ...
Holditch Bridge, Chesterton
This is a postcard of Holditch Bridge in Chesterton.
We couldn't pinpoint whereabouts this was located and would welcome some information about it.
Donated as part of the Westlands Historical collection...
Keele village, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Children look out over the village, with the spire of St. John's church visible in the distance. The manor of Keele was bought in 1544 by William Sneyd and for the next 400 years the estate was owned ...
Keele village, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The road through Keele looking towards St. John's church. The manor of Keele was bought in 1544 by William Sneyd and for the next 400 years the estate was owned by the family, and Keele Hall became the ...
Kent Hills/Nantwich Road, Audley
This beauitful rural scene was taken by Thomas Warham. The Kent Hills is an area of small hills to the north-west of Audley. This view is looking back towards Audley.
King Edward VII and Grand Duke Michael at Whitmore, Newcastle-under-Lyme
King Edward VII and Grand Duke Michael of Russia are pictured riding through the village of Whitmore. This photograph was probably taken in July 1901, whent the King visited Grand Duke Michael at Keele ...
King Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
An oil painting of King Street, by Henry Lark Pratt. The view is looking down towards the centre of the town and the tower of St. Giles' Church can just be made out with a flag flying from the top of ...
Madeley Manor, Madeley
This watercolour by William Callow is signed and dated 1843. It is especially interesting because to the right it shows Madeley Manor's half timbered section which was later demolished.
Madeley Pool Mill, Madeley
A view of Madeley Pool looking over towards the Mill. The rural nature of Madeley can be seen, with fields and farms in the background. The centre of the village has changed very little over time, with ...