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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.

Carnival procession Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent

A car decorated for Wolstanton Carnival containing children in fancy dress, topped by a child dressed as Britannia. This photograph was taken in Forster Street, Tunstall.

Carnival Procession, North Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A view of a typical rainy Newcastle Carnival with the Town crier Frank Shufflebotham walking up front. The procession is turning into North Street from West Street. The police officers are members of ...

Church parade down the High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Photograph of the Church Parade involving Mayor J. Kelly, Captain Moore of the Royal Navy and Colonel Stack US Army during World War 2.

Cripples Guild Carnival float, Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A float from the 'Cripples Guild' decorated for a carnival, pictured in Nelson Place. The Potteries Cripples' Guild was started in 1900, and in 1907 became the Duchess of Sutherlands Cripples' Guild. Metalwork ...

Fire-Service Parade, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This image shows the fire-service parading down the Ironmarket, the 'Electricity Show Rooms' can be seen in the background. Fire Chief Mr Wellings leads the parade.

Hospital Saturday Procession, Church Street, Audley

This scene shows a Procession down Church Street in Audley on Hospital Saturday in about 1912. At the time many hospitals, including the North Staffordshire Infirmary and Eye Hospital at Hartshill were ...

Hospital Saturday, Church street, Audley

Hospital Saturday in Audley with a procession going down Church Street. At the time many hospitals, including the North Staffordshire Infirmary and Eye Hospital at Hartshill were supported by voluntary ...

Kidsgrove Rose Queen

King George V and Queen Mary visit Newcastle-under-Lyme

King George V and Queen Mary are pictured here with the Mayor of Newcastle, William Mellard, on the dais in Nelson Place, enjoying a civic welcome to the town. The King and Queen visited North Staffordshire ...

Local Home Guard Platoon, Newcastle-under-Lyme

View of the local Home Guard platoon during World war 2 marching down Liverpool Road.

Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Samuel Hyslop, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The newly elected Mayor, Samuel Hyslop, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross.

Minstrel Troupe, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Borough's first 'blackface' Minstrel Troupe. As you can see from the image some performers have applied theatrical make-up so that they represent black people. Today this would be considered ...

Newcastle Cinema, Nelson Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The streets are lined with people trying to catch a glimpse of King George V and Queen Mary on their way to their civic reception in the Queens Gardens. The building in the background is Newcastle ...

Newcastle-under-Lyme Carnival

The Carnival became an annual event after the octocentenary carnival celebrations of 1973. It is always held on the last Bank Holiday Monday in May and includes a procession through the town, charity ...

Octocentenary Celebrations, Grosvenor roundabout, Newcastle-under-Lyme

In 1973 Newcastle celebrated its octocentenary, to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the charter, which gave Newcastle Borough status. A carnival was held to celebrate the occasion on the ...

Octocentenary Celebrations, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Old Lymers Bedford bus entering Friar Street. In 1973 Newcastle celebrated its octocentenary, to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the charter, which gave Newcastle Borough status.

Octocentenary Celebrations, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

A view of the crowded High Street during the celebrations. In 1973 Newcastle celebrated its octocentenary, to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the charter, which gave Newcastle Borough ...

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