Bandstand and Bowling Green, Cannock
A very early postcard where the message and picture is on the same side; the address only being on the reverse. This style of postcard became obsolete when divided back cards were introduced in Great ...
Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
It is extremely difficult to identify the exact location of this photograph. Troops are walking down the track towards the woman who is playing golf. Behind them on higher ground can be seen huts.
There ...
Cannock St. Luke's Football Team
Cannock St. Luke's Bible Class football team for the season 1911-1912. The etched glass window in the background indicates that the team met at a public house. Note the trainer at the far right, holding ...
Corner of the Bowling Green, Cannock
A postcard picture of Cannock's bowling green with 'The Green' behind. This 18th century house was modernised in the mid-19th century by Bernard Gilpin, owner of the famous edge-tool manufactory.
To ...
Primitive Methodist Tennis Courts, Cheslyn Hay
The tennis facilities were provided as a social benefit for the Zion Methodist Chapel in Cheslyn Hay. The tennis courts were located behind the chapel which was located in Cross Street. The chapel and ...
Rugeley Cricket Ground
Rugeley Cricket Club's ground is on Chaseley Road. It is not known how long cricket has been played here, but matches were being played at the Stone House Field, which is probably the same ground, by ...
The Grammar School, Brewood
The School possibly dates back to the mid 15th century, having been founded by the Bishop of Lichfield. It was certainly refounded in around 1560 by Sir John Giffard, his son Thomas, and Dr Matthew Knightley. ...
The Green and Council House, Cannock
The house known as 'The Green' is thought to date from the 1730s. A ladies' boarding school in the early 1800s, it was purchased by Cannock Urban District Council in 1927 and was opened as The Council ...
Victoria Park, Stafford
By the bowling green in Victoria Park with Coronation Bridge beyond.
The land between Izaak Walton Walk and the railway station were marshy and liable to flooding. In 1903 the Corporation bought the ...