The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Heath Lodge 2000 at the Roebuck Inn, Kidsgrove
The ROAB is one of the largest fraternal societies in the UK. Established in 1822 is exists for philanthropic and charitable purposes.
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Heath Lodge 2000 at the Roebuck Inn, Kidsgrove
The ROAB is one of the largest fraternal societies in the UK which exists for philanthropic and charitable purposes. It was established in 1922. Their motto is 'No Man Is At All Times Wise'.
House in Water Street decorated for the Coronation of Edward VII
The Hand family outside their decorated home in Newcastle under Lyme. William Hand is the head of the household. The sign next to the door appear to be advertising preschool lessons.
The Dog and Partridge, Newcastle under Lyme
This pub stood on Lower Street until the A34 was built. It looks in a dilapidated state when this was taken.
Lower Street, Newcastle under Lyme
A bird's eye view of Lower Street taken from St Giles' Church Tower. This shows some of the cramped and poor quality housing in this area. You can also see the Lamb Holborn Paper Mill. There was a paper ...
Lower Street, Newcastle under Lyme
A bird's eye view of Lower St taken from the tower of St Giles' Church in 1935. Showing some of the businesses who were located there including Brownsword & Sons, Builders and Shentons, Haulier. There ...
Learie Constantine, Kidsgrove
Learie Constantine pictured on the occasion of his visit to Kidsgrove in May 1948. He had been invited to a meeting at the Town Hall by Kidsgrove Labour Party to speak about racial discrimination.
Learie ...
William Pope Rhodes Sketchbook
William Pope Rhodes was born 14 November 1848.
He lived in Liverpool Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, with his parents, George and Sarah Rhodes, and three siblings. William attended The Art School in King ...
Wilton family portrait, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The lady you can see in this portrait is believed to have been from the Wilton family of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
This painting and its accompanying portrait of a man had been passed down the family and ...
Wilton family portrait, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The man you can see in this portrait is believed to have been from the Wilton family of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
This painting and its accompanying portrait of a lady had been passed down the family and ...
Map plotting the Cholera Victims of 1849, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Using a map produced by Robert Malabar in 1875, somebody in the late 1800s plotted the houses of the victims of the 1849 Cholera outbreak.
The red/brown dots on the original map are hard to see as ...
Special Constables, Barracks Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
During the First World War Police Officer numbers gradually reduced as former servicemen were recalled and others enlisted.
Local men volunteered to become Special Constables to fill the shortfall. ...
Special Constables, Barracks Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
During the First World War Police Officer numbers gradually reduced as former servicemen were recalled and others enlisted.
Local men volunteered to become Special Constables to fill the shortfall. ...
Silverdale No 2 Mines Rescue Brigade, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The North Staffs Colliery Owners Association set up their first mines rescue station, in a converted house at Stoke in 1911.
This was not long after the Coal Mines Act was passed; meaning that it was ...
Newcastle-under-Lyme Board of Health Drainage Works Plans
These plans were drawn up by Lee and Stevenson, Civil Engineers from London in 1853.
They show the proposed new drainage for the Newcastle-under-Lyme area in accordance with the Public Health Act 1848.
They ...
Ordnance Survey, Public Health Act Maps of Newcastle-under-Lyme
These maps were surveyed in 1851 by the Ordnance Survey Department in accordance with the provisions of the Public Health Act, for the Local Board of Health.
The index shows the area covered by the maps ...
Staffordshire Cow creamer
In the mid 18th century drinking tea, coffee and chocolate became fashionable. A novelty cream jug in the shape of a cow became popular, so much so that many 19th century examples like ours have survived.
The ...
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 ...