Market street, Kidsgrove
This photograph shows the various shops on Market Street at the time, with all the wares displayed outside. Note the unusual top hat shop sign on the left hand side of the street.
Marley Modes, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Vacant at the time of this photograph, Marley Modes was a ladies' wear shop called Marley Modes, which had been established around the 1940s but had closed by 1971.
Marsden Brothers, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Marsden Brothers stood on Newcastle's High Street from at least 1904 and was still trading in 1964.
The owners in the 1960s were the Saunders family, Mr Saunders senior, and son Keith Saunders.
As ...
Marsh Parade, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is a watercolour painting by Alston Emery, completed in 1966.
He painted this scene more than once and Brampton Museum have a similar painting in the collection completed 5 years later.
Alston's ...
Marsh Parade, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A watercolour of Marsh Parade in Newcastle-under-Lyme signed by Alston Emery and dated 1971. The painting depicts an avenue of trees with houses beyond.
The home of the artist can be seen behind the ...
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 ...
Mellards and Greenwoods, High Street Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is the view down the side of the Lancaster Buildings on High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Greenwoods Menswear and the sign for Mellards Hardware can be seen on the left hand side.
Greenwoods ...
Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A South side view of Merrial Street.
Boots Herbal Store, Cartwright's and Martins the Cleaners can be seen in the shot.
Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
View of Merrial Street prior to demolition.
Milehouse Inn, Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Milehouse Inn stood on the corner of Liverpool Road and Milehouse Lane. The Inn was built in 1813 and was demolished in 1932. In its time it was a popular stopping place for people travelling along ...
Miles Green, Audley
This view by Thomas Warham looks towards Boon Hill and Peggy's Bank. Miles Green was formerly Mees Green. This name might come from the Old English for moss, mees; it may be a reference to the Mee family ...
Minnie Pit, Halmerend, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A close up view of the winding wheel at Minnie Pit in Halmerend, near Alsager's Bank. Miners are photographed taking a break, some of whom look very young. The Minnie Pit was the largest pit within Podmore ...
Minton Street, Wolstanton
A photo taken from the top of Minton Street which was part of Clearance area 111.
This is a rare photo showing St John's Church which has since been demolished.
Miss Beardmore's private school, Wolstanton
Peace celebrations at Miss Beardmore's School in Wolstanton. All the children are dressed in their best clothes to celebrate the end of the Boer War.
Modern Mens Wear clothes shop, Ironmrkwt, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Modern Mens Wear Clothes shop on Ironmarket. In 1983, it was replaced by Gait, Ladies Shoes shop and then Elvira Leather Goods in 1989. At the time of writing (December 2024) the site is occupied ...
Moreton House, Wolstanton
A view of Moreton House as the frontage of the building was moved backwards to make way for the road, and the back part rebuilt.
Moreton House was the former residence of Sir Oliver Lodge (1851-1940)
British ...
Morris Square, Wolstanton
Morris Square on Wolstanton’s High Street. Morris Square was in existence by 1900 although these buildings date to the 1960s or 1970s.
Mothers Union Outing, St. Paul's church hall, Victoria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A mother’s union outing photographed with the Vicar in the center, outside the church hall of St. Paul's Church.
Lily Shufflebotham born in March 1920 is in a little white hat peeping over the shoulder ...