Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This view was probably taken from the Municipal Hall. The white frontage of the Plaza Cinema can be seen on the edge of Nelson Place, with the spire of the Congregational Church in Kings Street visible ...
King's Theatre, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Pictured are the cast for the play 'Mock Trial' that was held at the King's Theatre, Newcastle on the 28th March 1919.
The play was written by Chief Constable William Forster.
Nelson Place decorated for the royal visit, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Nelson Place is seen here decorated for the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. The King and Queen visited North Staffordshire on the 22nd and 23rd April 1913, and attended a civic welcome in Nelson ...
Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A view of Nelson Place taken from Queen's Gardens. The Gardens, seen here in the foreground, were laid out in 1897 on land that had been bought by public subscription, in order to celebrate Queen Victoria's ...
Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This part of Newcastle was originally a marsh that was drained during the 18th century to create new land on which to build. Nelson Place was created to provide a central point at which six roads met. ...
Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Nelson Place was created to provide a central point at which six roads met. Here the small ornate roundabout is pictured, that was the fore runner of the substantial fountains roundabout. The flowers ...
Pavilion Cinema, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Alderman Robert Beresford is pictured here during his Mayoral year, standing outside his cinema. He is possibly inspecting the tram lines. Beresford owned two cinemas, opening the Pavilion Cinema in 1922 ...
Theatre Royal, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Theatre Royal was built between 1787 and 1788. In 1910 the theatre became Newcastle's first electric cinema, originally known as the Newcastle Cinema Theatre. The medallion of Shakespeare can be seen ...
VE Day Celebrations, Hall Street, Audley, Newcastle-under-Lyme
A group of children standing on the steps of the Coronation Cinema celebrating VE day.