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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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.
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 ...
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....