Early Victorian Dress, c.1830-1840
This is an exquisite example of an early Victorian dress made out of silk. Over time and because of exposure to light silk deteriorates which is why this example is in places in a very poor state of repair. ...
Victorian Ivory Wedding Bodice and Skirt
This garment is a bodice and skirt which would have been typical of the day. It has a silk bodice with long sleeves and is fastened at the front with many silk covered buttons. The skirt is unlined and ...
Wedding Veil, 1920s
This veil is an example of a veil from the 1920s.
Cap style veils were widely popular during this period as the Queen Consort Elizabeth (Queens Elizabeth II's mother) wore one when she was married to ...
Edwardian Bodice and Skirt
The outfit is made up of a fitted bodice and skirt that when worn together appear like a dress.
The heavily detailed style of the garment and lower neckline suggests it was probably an evening dress.
The ...
Wool jacket, c.1890-1910
This is a grey wool jacket probably worn at the end of the Victorian period or beginning of the 20th century.
It is lined with silk and is very tightly fitted, with a heavy embroidered pattern and mother ...
Corporation of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Order Book
This book is the oldest book in the museum archives and details the official minutes of Newcastle-under-Lyme Corporation.
The language used in this book is Latin.
Latin was considered at the time ...
Victorian Day Dress, 1860s
This is a handmade crinoline dress from the 1860s.
It is made from a cotton floral fabric and would have been a day dress. It has scalloped sleeves with green tassels on each edge and a pleated bodice.
Although ...
Edwardian Wedding Dress
This wedding dress was worn by Winnifred Mary Leeke (nee Robinson). She was married in Stone Roman Catholic Church in around 1909.
It is made of cream silk and has an inner hem lining specially made ...
Sun Fire Sign
Fire marks were put on buildings, so if the house caught fire the insurance company would put the fire out (buildings without a fire mark the insurance company would not interfere).
The Sun Fire Office ...
Newcastle-under-Lyme Poll Book 1734-1823
Poll books were used to detail who could vote in particular areas to prevent fraud and could also be used to select people for jury duty. During the time period of the poll book less than 10% of the ...
Poor Relief Rate Book, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This book lists all those who were receiving 'Poor Relief' in Newcastle in 1848.
After the Poor Relief Amendment Act of 1834, parishes no longer provided relief to their poor, but were grouped together ...
The works of Virgil translated into English Blank verse with large explanatory notes & critical observations by Joseph Trapp
Joseph Trapp was an English Clergyman, academic, poet and pamphleteer; his achievements led him to be the first Professor of Poetry at Oxford University. His book is his most remembered work and is stated ...
William Ricards Collection at the Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme
William Richards was a keen archaeologist and a local collector of archaeology and objects from different countries. The weird and wonderful objects in this collection have come from all over the world. ...
Wooden Doll
Wood has been used to make dolls for centuries.
This is a fairly modern doll made in the later half of the 20th century
Edwardian Day Dress
During the Edwardian era women’s fashion altered to be less restrictive than previously seen in the nineteenth century.
Informal day dresses started to become more popular and were suitable for visits ...
Municipal Hall foundation stone, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The foundation stone was laid under great ceremony in 1888 by the Mayor and civic dignitaries of the time. It contained a time capsule which is now held at the museum.
This is the stone being removed ...
Octocentenary Celebrations, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Old Lymers Bedford bus entering Friar Street.
In 1973 Newcastle celebrated its octocentenary, to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the charter, which gave Newcastle Borough status.
Octocentenary, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A group of people in period costume handing out newspapers advertising Octocentenary events on the High Street.
In 1973 Newcastle celebrated its octocentenary, to mark the 800th anniversary of the ...