Old Penkridge Road, Cannock
The very smart gentleman in bowler hat, overcoat and with a cane posing for the photograph is possibly Harry Withington, proprietor of 'The Cannock Advertiser' newspaper. The card bears 'Withington Series, ...
Old Toll House, near Cannock
Situated on the Cannock to Penkridge road with Cocksparrow Lane to the right, the toll house, built in about 1840-50 would originally have had a barrier across the road. It was demolished in about 1956. ...
Oldacre Lane, Brocton
Gamekeeper's Cottages and their inhabitants on Oldacre Lane, Brocton.
Our halfway holiday, Brocton Military Camp
This view of a group of young trainees at Brocton camp shows the single stove located in the centre of each hut. The ordinary soldiers had to share their stove whereas the officers each had their own ...
Pagoda Fountain, Alton Towers
The Pagoda Fountain was originally envisaged as a six storey structure with gas-lit Chinese lamps hanging from the various layers of roof. The final construction, a design of Robert Abraham modelled on ...
Parish Church, Norton Canes
The church of St. James the Great, Norton Canes, was built as a replacement for a previous church lost to fire in 1888. It took two hours for a fire engine to arrive from Walsall only for the hose to ...
Park Gate and Lodge, Teddesley
The Lodge to Teddesley Park still stands but has been extended and is now a private residence.
Teddesley Hall was built sometime between 1742 and 1754 by Sir Edward Littleton, 4th baronet, and was ...
Park House, Lapley
Park House, a distinctive building with its castellated walls and turrets, was built in 1867 around a late 18th century core. It was built for Colonel George Singleton Tudor (1822-1899) who was a keen ...
Passenger steam train, near Hednesford
A steam locomotive pulling carriages up the incline from Rugeley, past Moors Gorse towards Hednesford. Keeper's Cottage, the white building on the left, has since been demolished. The halt at Brindley ...
Peace celebrations, Rugeley
Celebrating the end of World War 1 , Rugeley, with a 'Welcome Home' banner for returning servicemen.
This picture is taken in the market square with the clock tower to the right just out of shot and ...
Pelsall Road, Brownhills
The last two buildings to the right of this delightful postcard still exist (2018). The one facing, far right, was built as the offices of Brownhills Board of Health in 1882 on Chester Road opposite the ...
Penkridge Bank, near Rugeley
This postcard sent in 1916 shows a familiar view of Penkridge Bank Road heading up toward the Camp which was the long walk either into the town or back to Barracks. The vehicle coming along the road could ...
Penkridge from the Church Tower
A postcard view looking north from the top of St. Michael's Church tower. The houses on Pinfold Lane can be seen at the bottom if this image. Beyond is Stafford Road (A449) and Bull Bridge. Two large ...
Penkridge from the Church Tower
A postcard view looking east from the top of St. Michael's Church tower. Stone Cross can be seen in the centre of this image, and the White Hart far left. Cannock Chase is on the horizon.
Postcard ...
Pershall Bridge, Eccleshall
Pershall Bridge carries the B50126 Chester Road over the River Sow. On the hill in the distance is the three-storey farmhouse of Pershall Farm.
Postcard published by William Shaw of Burslem.
Pershall Bridge, near Eccleshall
Pershall Bridge carries the B50126 Chester Road over the River Sow. On the hill in the distance is the three-storey farmhouse of Pershall Farm.
A postcard published by E.J. Hurlstone of High Street, ...
Pershall, near Eccleshall
A colour-tinted postcard view of the road through Pershall, near Eccleshall. On the left is Cromwell House. All the buildings in this photograph still stand.
Postcard published by William Shaw of ...
Physical and Bayonet Training staff and attached, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
New Zealand Rifle Brigade Physical and Bayonet Training staff and attached, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase.
Physical and Bayonet Training must have struck fear into the hearts of the troops when their ...