Bronze Relief Plaque of Dr Henry Faulds
Dr Henry Faulds (1 June 1843 - 24 March 1930) was a scientist noted for developing fingerprinting. Faulds became a doctor having studied mathematics and medicine. He spent time in India before travelling ...
Castle excavations, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Archeologists are pictured here during the excavation of the castle site in Newcastle. These excavations discovered old masonry from the castle, the foundations of a gatehouse in John of Gaunt's Road, ...
Castle Site Excavations, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Excavations at the Castle Site were conducted by Thomas Pape in the 1930s. Surprisingly few actual objects were recovered – only the large sandstone foundations and decayed wood were revealed (as seen ...
Chesterton Park, Chesterton
Photograph of the ice-house just after its discovery, probably used by Hall.
Chesterton Park, Chesterton
Photograph of the ice-house discovered, probably used by Hall.
Chesterton Park, Chesterton
Photograph of the ice house discovered, probably used by the Hall.
Ice houses are buildings used to store ice throughout the year before the invention of refrigerators.
During the winter, ice and ...
High Street, Newcsastle-under-Lyme
This photograph taken looking south along the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1905 takes in a row of shops and the Guildhall to the left and a second row of shops to the right.
Holditch Roman settlement excavation, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Archaeologists and voluteers are seen here in the process of excavating the Holditch Roman settlement. Roman pottery was discovered during the building of a factory on the site of Holditch Farm and this ...
Late medieval finger ring, found at Loggerheads
This is a late medieval silver finger ring. The hoop is flat and engraved on the exterior with text interspersed with cross-hatching. The legend begins with a cross pattee and reads '+IESUS'. Following ...
Medieval gold finger ring, Audley
A complete gold and gem set finger ring. The hoop is sub-circular in shape, with no decoration on the band. The gem is set in a rectangular raised bezel, positioned with the long edges at right angles ...
Peruvian Pot 800 BC - 1200 AD
Peruvian art has its origin in the Andean civilisation, which was based in modern Peru.
Pre-Columbian art thrived between the ninth century BC to the thirteen century AD. Peru had a wide range of cultures ...
Pomona Inn Excavations, Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Start of archaeological excavations at the Pomona Pottery Site on Lower Street.
This is the moment where they discovered a Georgian well in the Landlord's living room.
Pomona Mug
The Pomona Pottery Collection was given the name after being excavated from a site near The Pomona Inn in 1967.
The excavation of the site unearthed thousands of small ‘wasters’ (discarded ceramic ...
Pomona Teapot
The Pomona Pottery Collection was given the name after being excavated from a site near The Pomona Inn in 1967.
The excavation of the site unearthed thousands of small ‘wasters’ (discarded ceramic ...
Removal of the Original Market Cross, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is the original damaged market cross being removed by crane.
The Midland Bank and Boots Dispensing Chemist can be seen in the background.
The original column is now outside the museum.
Samian Bowl found at Chesterton, 100-400 AD
Samian pottery is the most recognisable and common Roman pottery in Britain. The Romans used this type of pottery for displaying and serving food.
By using a mould they were able to produce floral or ...
Stone Carvings made from the Newcastle-under-Lyme Castle walls?
These three small sculpures are believed to have been made by William Williams who was working at the site of the castle excavations (at the end of the Queen Elizabeth gardens) during 1935.
They were ...
The 'New Castle' by Chris Haynes
To celebrate the 850th anniversary of Newcastle-under-Lyme receiving its first royal charter, in 2023 local artist Chris Haynes painted the medieval landscape of the borough and Manor of Newcastle as ...