Chesterton Board School Infants, Chesterton
First World War photographs by Frederick Everitt of Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Frederick Everitt lived at 'Sunnyside' on Northwood Lane, Clayton in the early part of the 20th century.
He was employed as a chauffeur and was an amateur photographer.
Whilst at home on leave he took ...
Loomer Bridge, footpath from Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This photograph captures three boys against the background of the pyramid-like slag heap from one of the local coal mines.
Maypole dancing, Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Maypole dancing on traditionally happened on May Day each year.
This photograph was taken at 'Redgate' which is the field next to Clayton Green.
Miss Beardmore's private school, Wolstanton
Peace celebrations at Miss Beardmore's School in Wolstanton. All the children are dressed in their best clothes to celebrate the end of the Boer War.
Silverdale Council Girls' School, Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Wolstanton Church School class 5, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Before the days of free state education many school were run by churches and charitable organisations who took it upon themselves to educate the lower classes who could not afford to pay for education. ...