Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley
Penkridge Bank Road with Chaseley Road heading off to the right. This photograph, taken in the early 1980s, replicates a postcard from the Great War where soldiers are walking down the middle of the ...
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 ...
Ribbon Border, Alton Towers
A postcard view of the Ribbon Border and gardens at Alton Towers, with the Towers in the distance. The gardens were created by the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury between about 1810 and 1827.
River Churnet and Bridge, Alton
A postcard view of the River Churnet and bridge looking south-east with Alton Castle on the right.
Within Alton Castle are the remains of the medieval castle, built in about 1175 by Bertram de Verdun, ...
Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
A very difficult location to identify and this could be anywhere surrounding Rugeley Camp. However, in the distance there appears to be possibly a coniferous forest plantation which could be that which ...
Screw Fountain, The Gardens, Alton Towers
This stone-carved fountain is also known as the 'Corkscrew Fountain', the 'Siren Fountain' and the 'Candlestick Fountain'. It stands in a pool surrounded by aquatic plants, and is one of many ornamental ...
Sherbrook Valley, Cannock Chase
A 'Teesee' postcard published by E.J. Garside, Rock House, Milford.
Sherbrook Valley, Cannock Chase
A 'Teesee' postcard published by E.J. Garside, Rock House, Milford.
Shot Tower, Alton Towers
The Shot Tower stands on the north-east corner of the curtain wall, built in 1842 and designed by A.W.N. Pugin. The road through the archway leads to the Grand Entrance to Alton Towers.
This postcard ...
Shrewsbury Hotel, Alton
A postcard view of the Shrewsbury Hotel with a glimpse of the tower of St. Peter’s Church on the right. In later years the building became known as the Alton Castle Centre, luxury hostel accommodation ...
Soldiers on Cannock Chase
Three soldiers on the northern side of Cannock Chase during the First World war. This location is probably one of the main tracks leading down to the Sherbrook Valley. The soldiers would have been stationed ...
Soldiers on Milford Common,
A group of eight soldiers posing informally on Milford Chase, observed by two small boys. In the background can be seen the Satnall Hills.
During the First World War two military camps were built ...
Spring Hill, Oakamoor
A quiet scene looking towards Spring Hill, Eaves Lane, Oakamoor.
Stables, Alton Towers
The Stables at Alton Towers, showing Gothic features on an earlier Georgian building. The gardens were created by the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury between about 1810 and 1827.
This postcard view was published ...
Stafford views
Postcard featuring five views of Stafford: Gaol Square, Greengate Street, Stafford Castle, Milford near Stafford, and Victoria Park.
Postcard published by Valentine & Sons Ltd., Dundee and London. ...
Swiss Cottage, Alton Towers
The Swiss Cottage or Harper's Cottage at Alton Towers. Designed by Thomas Fradgley, it was occupied by an old retainer playing a harp for the entertainment of the Earl's visitors. The gardens were created ...
Swiss Cottage, Alton Towers
A postcard view of the Swiss Cottage or Harper's Cottage at Alton Towers. Designed by Thomas Fradgley, it was occupied by an old retainer playing a harp for the entertainment of the Earl's visitors. ...
Temperance Refreshment Rooms, Alton
A postcard view of the Temperance Refreshment Rooms, Station Road, Alton. The premises became known as the Ideal Café and later as the Alton Bridge Hotel.
On the left is a glimpse of the Talbot ...