Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
Before the tracks were upgraded across the Chase it was reported to be very uncomfortable to cross and the locals were pleased with the better roads provided after the War. This is the south-western fringe ...
Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
This is one of the few colour-tinted postcards of the Grat War Camps. This is a view of Rugeley Camp from the Penkridge side of Penkridge Bank Road, just down from Broadhurst Green. Most of the people ...
Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase views
A postcard with five views of Rugeley Camp. The top two images show approaches to the Camp from different directions. Published by W.H. Smith & Son, Stafford and postmarked 3 May 1918.
The writer ...
Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase views
A postcard with views of Rugeley Camp and the surrounding area. In the centre is a photograph of Rugeley Town Hall. Published by W.H. Smith & Son, Stafford and postmarked 12 November 1916.
This postcard ...
Sand and gravel pit, Chase Road, Cannock Chase
A closer view of the worked out sand and gravel pit that at the top of Chase Road, now a conservation area for wildlife. A sign of the times, when aggregates were extracted and the site left to nature. ...
Sand and gravel pit, Chase Road, Cannock Chase
This photograph was taken in 1982 and is the entrance to the gravel quarry near the top of Chase Road coming up the hill from Brocton. It is now a quiet area set aside for wildlife but before vast quantities ...
Satnall Hills, Cannock Chase
A postcard photograph taken on the northern edge of Cannock chase with the caption "Tommy Love-making, Brocton Camp".
The couple are sitting on top of the small sluice gate which can still be found ...
Sherbrook Valley, near Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
This photograph was probably taken close to the head of Sherbrook Valley, before Gospel Place. There is a healthy
flow in the Sherbrook. No huts appear on the skyline but just around the corner to the ...
Soldier and ventriloquist's dummy, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
A Corporal from South Staffordshire Regiment with ventriloquist's dummy. The 10th (Reserve) Battalion and 11th (Reserve Battalion) South Staffordshire Regiment were based at Rugeley camp from October ...
Soldier, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
Studio portrait of 15461 Sgt. Bernard Jervis of the Northumberland Fusiliers, stationed at Brocton Camp in June 1917. This photograph was given to Gladys Harvey of Rugeley, who was in the Women's Auxiliary ...
Soldier, Brocton or Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
L/Cpl C.H. Bishop, of the Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment) who were based on Cannock Chase from August 1915.
Soldier, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
A Sergeant of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Battalions of the King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) were stationed at Rugeley Camp and Brocton Camp between September 1916 and November 1918....
Soldier, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
A soldier from the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was a musician in the regiment band. Battalions of the King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) were stationed at Rugeley Camp and Brocton Camp ...
Soldier, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
Private Geoffrey Hibberson, York and Lancaster Regiment. the York and Lancaster Regiment were stationed at Rugeley Camp from May 1915 until July 1918.
Geoffrey Saville Hibberson was born in Sheffield ...
Soldier, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
22187 Pte Wilfred Hodder, A Company, 11th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. The 11th (Reserve) Battalion KOYLI were based at Rugeley Camp from November 1915 until November 1918.
Soldier, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
A soldier in the uniform of the Leicestershire Regiment. Battalions of the Leicestershire Regiment were stationed at Rugeley Camp between November 1915 and November 1918.
Soldier, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
Sgt. H. Burton of the Durham Light Infantry. battalions of the Durham Light Infantry were based at Rugeley Camp from November 1915 until the end of World War I.
Soldier, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
A soldier in the uniform of the York and Lancaster Regiment. Battalions of the York and Lancaster Regiment were stationed at Rugeley Camp and Brocton Camp between May 1915 and July 1918.