Boer War Veterans being awarded 'Freedom of the Borough', Newcastle-under-Lyme
Freedom of the Borough being bestowed on Boer War veterans at base of Guildhall clock tower.
Cartoon study for the 'Mock Mayor' of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Oil on board depicting cartoon detail of images that were considered by the artist Robert William Buss for his final painting entitled The Mock Mayor.
The townsfolk of Newcastle-under-Lyme elected ...
Laying the foundation stone of the Municipal Hall, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This photograph captures the Mayor and civic dignitaries at the laying of the foundation stone to the Municipal Hall. Within the foundation stone was a time capsule, that contained among other things, ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Edward Bond, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The newly elected mayor, Edward Bond, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross.
The Lancaster Buildings can ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Ethel shaw, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The newly elected mayor, Ethel Shaw, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross.
The sign for the Borough Museum ...
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 Norman Bradshaw, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The newly elected mayor, Norman Bradshaw, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross in 1956.
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Robert Beresford, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The newly elected mayor,Robert Beresford, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross. 1929 marked Beresford's third ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Sidney Myott, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing Ceremony of 1908 saw Sidney Myott 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 ...
Mayor Choosing Ceremony, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Mayor Choosing Ceremony believed to have been taken before 1880.
This traditional ceremony takes place every year, although today there is no photograph by the market cross.
Unfortunately ...
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 ...
Opening of Kidsgrove Regional Branch Library
The library was opened on 12 March 1966 by Councillor J Cooney, Vice Chairman of the County Council
Presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme to the South African Volunteers
Presentation of the Freedom of the Borough of Newcastle to the South African Volunteers. Q.M. Sergt. Garner is pictured receiving the scroll from the Mayor (J. Lovatt, Esq J.P.) with HIH Grand Duke Michael ...
Queen Victoria's Statue, Queen's Gardens, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This statue of Queen Victoria was presented to the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1903 by Sir Alfred Haslam, and was unveiled by the Grand Duke Michael of the Russian Imperial family to celebrate the ...
Samuel Mayer's Commemorative Drinking Horn, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This strange drinking vessel has two engraved silver collars and some bullocks legs as a stand.
The wording along top collar reads:
'This cup was made from one of the horns of a bullock which was roasted ...
Study for the Mock Mayor painting
A study by Robert William Buss (1804-1875) for The Mock Mayor painting. A composition comprising the main characters of the resulting painting with the Mock Mayor on the steps of the market cross. A study ...
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....