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 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 ...
Steam Locomotive 'Newcastle', Apedale, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This steam locomotive was based at Apedale Ironworks, probably around the turn of the 20th century.
Still Plant Benzol House, Birchenwood Colliery, Kidsgrove
Birchenwood colliery opened in the 1890s, most of the coal being used for coke and other by-products. The colliery actually closed in 1932, but coke and other by-product production continued by using ...
Sulphate of ammonia storehouse, Birchenwood Colliery, Kidsgrove
A by-product of coke ovens, sulphate of ammonia is used as a fertiliser. Frequent and prolonged exposure to the it can cause gastrointestinal problems and skin and eye irritation. There is no evidence ...
The Brampton Silk Mill, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Silk throwing came to Newcastle in the early nineteenth century. At one time about one hundred people worked in the industry in Newcastle, however by the late 1860s only one silk throwster remained in ...
The Cotton Mill, Cross Heath, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Cotton Mill in Cross Heath was founded by Richard Thompson in 1797. It has the longest record of continuous textile production in Newcastle-under-Lyme and was producing textiles until the late 1960s. ...
The Cotton Mill, Liverpool Road, Cross Heath, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Cross Heath cotton mill was built by Richard Thompson in 1797. Thompson also built apprentice houses and mill workers' cottages, and generally looked after his staff. The mill continued in textile manufacture ...
View of Newcastle-under-Lyme from Clayton fields
A drawing of a panoramic view of Newcastle from Clayton, by J. Buckler. The close relation between the town and the countryside can be seen in this drawing, with livestock being kept on fields in the ...
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 ...
Waterloo Brewery, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Photograph of Waterloo Brewery which was located on Water Street.
The Brewery was established just two years before this photograph was taken in 1892.
William Tagg Foundry, The Green, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This photograph was taken inside the William Tagg Foundry.
During the First World War the factory produced shells for the front.
The Foundry was listed in the 1904 and 1932 directories as being located ...