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 ...
Octocentenary Celebrations, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
A view of the crowded High Street during the celebrations.
In 1973 Newcastle celebrated its octocentenary, to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the charter, which gave Newcastle Borough ...
Dimsdale Old Hall, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Photograph of the rear of Dimsdale Old Hall.
Dimsdale Old Hall no longer exists it was demolished in 1940
Municipal Hall, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Photograph of the Municipal Hall Clock tower and part of frontage shortly before demolition.
Civic Offices, Newcastle-under-Lyme
These are the Civic Offices of Newcastle Borough Council.
People are gathering for the visit of Queen Elizabeth.
In 1973 Newcastle celebrated its Octocentenary, to mark the 800th anniversary of ...
Florence Handley, Graduation.
Florence was a local music teacher born in around 1910.
This photograph shows her in her cap and gown worn for her degree ceremony in 1933.
Women couldn't get awarded the title of degree until ...
Corporation Cottages, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Rear view of Newcastle's first Council houses, built in 1915 Castle Hill Road.
Fire Engines, Newcatle-under-Lyme
The Museum's old Newsham Fire engine with a 'modern' 1970 engine alongside probably photographed on the Borough Museum car park.
This Newsham manual pump fire engine was first acquired for the town ...
Blackfriars Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Photograph of Saint Peter's Mission building on Blackfriars Road.
Deeko Paper Mill, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Photograph of 'Deeko' paper mill, Holborn following the fire of 1967 from St. Giles church tower.
Nelson Place, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
General view of Nelson Place and Queen Street. St Georges Church can be seen on the left.
A tram travels up towards Wolstanton. Trams in Newcastle were suspended in 1928 as buses became the more popular ...
Whitmore Road, Higherland, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Photograph of Whitmore Road since renamed Seabridge Road.
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Samuel Hyslop, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The newly elected Mayor, Samuel Hyslop, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross.
The Hollows, Chesterton
General view of 'The Hollows' in Chesterton.
Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A postcard entitled 'Chesterton' of a man and woman standing by a sign post.