Almshouses, Bridge Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
View of Almshouses looking north-east taken from St. Giles tower. Prior to their demolition in 1964. They were pulled down to make way for the ring road.
In 1688 the Duke of Albemarle bequeathed £6000 ...
Rear View of the Municipal Hall, Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is taken from Merrial Street.
In the foreground is the site of the Police Station (which closed in 2012) just prior to building work.
Local Home Guard Platoon, Newcastle-under-Lyme
View of the local Home Guard platoon during World war 2 marching down Liverpool Road.
Bridge Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
View of 'The Pork Shop' which was formerly the 'Golden Ball.'
R L Bodley and Sons - Wine and Spirit Shop, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
R.L. Bodley and Son's wines and spirits shop was located on the High Street.
This grand looking property was later a Joules off-licence, then 'Stones' and later 'Edwards'.
The Iron Market, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Procession of Mayor John Bentley and councillors.
The Iron Market is decorated for the Charter Celebrations. Jones & Moss furniture store is to the right and the post office at the end of the street....
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Francis Stanier, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing Ceremony of 1896 saw Francis Stanier elected as Mayor Newcastle-under-Lyme for the first time.
This traditional ceremony takes place every year, although today there is no photograph ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Sir A.S. Haslam, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing Ceremony of 1902 saw Sir A.S. Haslam elected as Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme for the second time.
This traditional ceremony takes place every year, although today there is no photograph ...
King George V and Queen Mary visit to Newcastle-under-Lyme,
The King and Queen visited North Staffordshire on the 22nd and 23rd April 1913, and attended a civic welcome in the Queen's Gardens on the 22nd.
This shows the splendid Marquee erected for their visit....
Dimsdale Old Hall, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Dimsdale Hall Barn dates from around the early 17th century. The barn (a Grade II listed building) remained but the Hall was demolished in 1940.
The barn was reputed to have been a former chapel.
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Dimsdale Old Hall, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Dimsdale Hall dated back to the 16th century and was originally the home of the Brett family. The half timbered back of the Hall is visible here, the front of the Hall having a Dutch-style brick frontage. ...
Cross May Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
General view of Cross May Street, Higherland.
Sandford Street, Chesterton
Crackley Colliery, Chesterton
Crackley Colliery, police on strike duty.
Crackley Colliery was sunk as an ironstone pit on land owned by the Sneyd’s of Keele Hall. These top pits were recorded as having been filled in around 1884. ...
Church Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
General view of Church Street from Red Lion Square. C J Wain's chemist can be seen in the foreground.
George and Dragon Pub, Newcastle-under-lyme
View of The 'George and Dragon' pub located on the Ironmarket and neighbouring shops before the street was pedestrianised.
Municipal Hall, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A close up view of the Municipal Hall just prior to its demolition in January 1966.
Queen's Gardens, Newcastle-under-Lyme
An unusual view of the Queen's Gardens from the bandstand whilst the brass band plays.