Souvenir postcard, Cannock
A topical postcard from the First World War of a young Lance-Corporal on Army leave with his sweetheart.
Postcard photographed and published by J.A. Snape, 33 Broad Street, Bridgtown, Cannock.
Etching Hill, Rugeley
On the outskirts of Rugeley, Etching Hill is a well-known viewpoint on the north-eastern edge of Cannock Chase and has a distinctive, flat sandstone top.
Colour-tinted postcard published by William ...
The Waterfall, Slitting Mill, Rugeley
Postcard view of the waterfall on the diverted Rising Brook at Dutton's Pool, Slitting Mill, previously known as Slitting Mill Pool. James Dutton, a carpenter, resided at the adjacent property known ...
Hawkesyard College, Rugeley
Armitage Park, a mid-18th century house, was originally built by Nathaniel Lister. In 1839 it was bought by the widow of Josiah Spode III, who lived there with her son Josiah IV. The house was much improved ...
Beaudesert
Beaudesert Hall was the mansion of the Pagets, Marquesses of Anglesey. Its core was medieval, with later alterations. It was demolished in the early 1930s. The main staircase and much interior panelling ...
High Street, Colton
A snowy scene looking north along High Street in Colton.
Postcard published by Pascoe & Son, Rugeley. Postmarked 1 March 1908.
Bungalow interior, Kings Bromley
An interior of a cottage in Kings Bromley. Postcard by an unidentified publisher.
Kingsmead, Kings Bromley
Kingsmead, a Staffordshire County Council holiday home at Kings Bromley, now a care home. The water tower in the background is all that remains of the Manor at Kings Bromley, also known as Kings Bromley ...
The Stone House, Armitage
The Stone House, now known as Stonehouse Cottages, on the corner of Boat Lane and New Road, Armitage. The building is two cottages built in stone and brick in the 17th century with late 18th and 19th ...
Mill and stream, Alrewas
Flour mill and mill race, off the River Trent, Alrewas. The corn mill was rebuilt as a cotton mill in the late 18th century on what was probably the site of the medieval mill. By the mid 19th century ...
Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Abbots Bromley
A postcard with the caption "The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Abbots Bromley. Rev. Joseph Craig."
The Catholic church in Abbots Bromley was first built around 1836-1841 in the garden of Edward Pyatt, ...
Bath hut remains, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
Remains of shower trays from cubicles in a World War 1 bath hut at Rugeley Camp.
Bath hut remains, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
The footings for a World War 1 bath hut at Rugeley Camp on Cannock Chase, near the White House. The young woman is pointing out the bases of shower trays.
Nurses and convalescing soldiers, Ravenhill House, Brereton
A group of convalescing military personnel photographed with nurses and civilians during World War I against the south-facing window of Ravenhill House adjacent to the garden. The house was used as a ...
Tank, Anson Street, Rugeley
A World War 1 tank pictured outside the Police Station on Anson Street in Rugeley shortly after the end of the war. This tank was one of two which were sent to the Army Camps on Cannock Chase for training ...
Grocery Depot, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
The Navy and Army Canteen Board Central Grocery Depot. The canteen grocery depot at Rugeley Camp, with civilian staff, many of whom were local people.
Grocery Depot, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
The Navy and Army Canteen Board Central Grocery Depot. The canteen grocery depot at Rugeley Camp, with civilian staff, many of whom were local people.
Soldiers, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
A group of soldiers pictured outside a hut at Rugeley Camp. In the front row, seated 4th from left is a soldier wearing the uniform of the North Staffordshire Regiment. Most of the others are Durham ...