Penkhull Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This view is almost unrecognisable today.
Penkhull Street in now part of the High Street and this is a rear view of Ashley's Square, which is now part of the Grosvenor roundabout.
Police Christmas Party at School Street School, Newcastle-under-Lyme
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Presentation to Mr West, 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 ...
Primitive Methodist Memorial Chapel, Mow Cop
The Primitive Methodist Chapel was built in 1841 and opened in 1860. It had to be partially rebuilt in 1882 due to storm damage. It was built to commemorate the beginnings of Primitive Methodism which ...
Prince of Wales visit to Newcastle-under-Lyme
HRH The Prince of Wales is here seen travelling down Queen Street to Nelson Place, on a visit to Newcastle. The Prince is about to get out of the car for a civic reception that was held in Nelson Place. ...
Queen Victoria's Statue before restoration, Queen's Gardens, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This statue of Queen Victoria was originally unveiled by Sir Alfred Haslam in September 1903. It moved from Nelson Place to Station Walks in 1963, and moved again in 2001 to its current location in Queen's ...
Queen Victoria's Statue being lowered into Queen's Gardens, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This statue of Queen Victoria was presented to the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1903 by Sir Alfred Haslam, and was unveiled by the Grand Duke Michael of the Russian Imperial family to celebrate the ...
Queen Victoria's Statue, Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This statue of Queen Victoria was presented to the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1903 by Sir Alfred Haslam, and was unveiled by the Grand Duke Michael of the Russian Imperial family to celebrate the ...
Queen Victoria's statue, Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Queen Victoria's statue is pictured here in its original position in Nelson Place, and decorated for a visit of George V and Queen Mary. The statue was given to the town in 1903 by Sir Alfred Haslem and ...
Queen Victoria's Statue, Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This statue of Queen Victoria was presented to the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1903 by Sir Alfred Haslam, and was unveiled by the Grand Duke Michael of the Russian Imperial family to celebrate the ...
Queen Victoria's Statue, Queen's Gardens, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This statue of Queen Victoria was presented to the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1903 by Sir Alfred Haslam, and was unveiled by the Grand Duke Michael of the Russian Imperial family to celebrate the ...
Queen Victoria's Statue, Station Walks, Newcastle-under Lyme
This statue of Queen Victoria was presented to the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1903 by Sir Alfred Haslam, and was unveiled by the Grand Duke Michael of the Russian Imperial family to celebrate the ...
Queen Victoria's Statue, Station Walks, Newcastle-under Lyme
This statue of Queen Victoria was presented to the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1903 by Sir Alfred Haslam, and was unveiled by the Grand Duke Michael of the Russian Imperial family to celebrate the ...
Refugee Day Flag Poem, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is a poem written for Flag Day, where small flags would be sold to help raise money for Belgian refugees escaping to Britain in September 1914. Newcastle-under-Lyme was reported to have 'rallied ...
Royal visit at Trentham Hall, Trentham
A group photograph taken outside Trentham Hall by the local photographer Harrison.
The group includes Edward Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, Cromartie, Duke of Sutherland, Millicent Duchess ...