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Fanny Deakin and A J Cook, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Fanny Deakin is pictured here A J Cook, trade unionist and miners' leader. This photograph may well have been taken during the General Strike of 1926, when they led a march of 200 or 300 miners through ...

Fanny Deakin with Mike Booth, Silverdale

Born Fanny Rebecca Davenport in the mining village of Silverdale in 1883, into a large, poor family, Fanny Deakin was a trailblazing activist and politician who sought to right the injustices and inequalities ...

James Callaghan at Enderley Mills, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Prime Minister James Callaghan on a visit to Enderley Mills. Enderley Mills were founded in 1881 by Richard Stanway and specialised in the manufacture of uniforms. At the time of Stanway's ownership ...

John Gallimore, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

John Gallimore, wearing robes and chains of office. Gallimore was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme 1879-1880

John Williams, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

John Williams wearing ceremonial robes and chains of office, carrying a ceremonial 'wand'. Williams was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme 1870-1871. Photographer: John S. Milton, Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme...

Joseph Griffith, Mayor and Town Clerk of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Joseph Griffith wearing robes and chains of office. Griffith was Town Clerk and Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme 1881-1882.

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 ...

Map of Estates in the Parishes of Audley and Wolstanton

This map shows the estates in Audley and Wolstanton, belonging to the representatives of the late John Wedgwood Esquire. John Wedgwood died 6 Feb 1839 and declared in his will: "I desire my body to ...

Mayor Albert Clarke, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Mayor Councillor Albert (Nobby) Clarke stood as Mayor of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, May 1997-1998. Arthur Clarke was admitted as an Honorary Alderman in recognition and appreciation of his ...

Mayor Ann Heames, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Mayor Councillor Ann Heames stood as Mayor of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, May 2010-2011. Each year a Mayor is elected by Members of the Borough Council at its Annual Meeting, which is held ...

Mayor Betty Blaise, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Mayor Councillor Betty Blaise stood as Mayor of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme for two terms, May 1998-1999 & 1999-2000. Each year a Mayor is elected by Members of the Borough Council at its ...

Mayor Betty Cox, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Mayor Councillor Betty Cox stood as Mayor of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, May 1991-1992. Each year a Mayor is elected by Members of the Borough Council at its Annual Meeting, which is held ...

Mayor Betty Sumnall, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Mayor Councillor Betty Sumnall stood as Mayor of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, May 1995-1996. Each year a Mayor is elected by Members of the Borough Council at its Annual Meeting, which is ...

Mayor Bill Hughes, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Mayor Councillor Bill Hughes stood as Mayor of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, May 1986-1987. Each year a Mayor is elected by Members of the Borough Council at its Annual Meeting, which is held ...

Mayor Bill Sinnott, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Mayor Councillor Bill Sinnott stood as Mayor of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, May 2006-2007. Each year a Mayor is elected by Members of the Borough Council at its Annual Meeting, which is held ...

Mayor Choosing Ceremony, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Mayor Choosing Ceremony of 1915 saw Willam V'Alters Summers Gradwell Goodwin elected as Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme for the third time. William was Mayor for seven consecutive years from 1913 to ...

Mayor Colin Brooks, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Mayor Councillor Colin Brooks stood as Mayor of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, May 2005-2006. Each year a Mayor is elected by Members of the Borough Council at its Annual Meeting, which is held ...

Mayor David Becket, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Mayor Councillor David Becket stood as Mayor of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, May 2012-2013. David Becket was admitted as an Honorary Alderman in recognition and appreciation of his long and ...