Loaded underground tram reaching the head of the drift at Apedale, Chesterton
London Road and Stubbs Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A very different scene to the oftentimes busy London Road of today. Note in particular the lack of a solid road surface and the horse and cart parked in Stubbs Gate (middle-left of image).
London Road, Chesterton
This watercolour of London Road in Chesterton was painted by Alf Fallows, a local artist. The scene depicts London Road in 1910, when the trams still ran through Chesterton
London Road, Chesterton
Mrs Kelsall and Assistant, standing outside the Off-Licence on London Road. The shop window looks like it is decorated for Christmas with a notice in the window for the Christmas Club.
London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A view of a quite London road in the 1930s. The terrace houses on the left hand side of this photograph still remain.
Looking west of St. Luke's Church, Silverdale
This oil painting by Henry Lark Pratt depicts the 19th Century view of St. Luke's Church in Silverdale. The railway is in the foregound and the chimeys of the ironworks can be seen in the background.
Loomer Bridge, Chesterton
These houses on Loomer Bridge were demolished under the Housing Act 1930. They were described as being ‘unfit for human habitation', due to their 'bad arrangement' and a 'bad arrangement of the street'....
Louis Taylor and Sons, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is Louis Taylor and Sons Estate Agents when on the High Street. The business was first established in 1877 in Hanley. At the time of writing (December 2024) Louis Taylor is situated on King Street ...
Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This view, taken down Lower Street looking south, has been greatly changed. This photograph was clearly taken before work began on turning Lower Street into a dual carriageway, as part of the by-pass ...
Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
In the background you can see Safeway Supermarket. Blackfriars bakery is in the foreground.
Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Watercolour by Alf Fallows depicting Lower Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1928. In the foreground two men can be seen chatting and two women can be seen shopping. A man on a bike can be seen to the ...
Lower Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
View of No 13. empty and derelict looking north.
Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
View of Lower Street looking towards St. Giles Church.
Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This photograph of Lower Street taken in 1930 shows the Bridge House Inn on the left hand side with the tower of St. Giles' Church rising up in background behind it. The pavements are cobbled and an open ...
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 Old Hall, Madeley
A drawing of Madeley Old Hall by M. Scott. The drawing is inscribed on the back, 'house at Madeley Staffordshire where Charles 1st stayed after Boscobel'.
However Scott was mistaken, Charles I never ...
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 ...
Maer Church, Newcastle-under-Lyme
St. Peter's Church at Maer dates from about 1210, though it was restored in 1600 by Sir John Bowyer. The south doorway, seen here covered in ivy, certainly dates from the 1200s. On 29th January 1839 Josiah ...