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The Gardens, Alton Towers

A general view of Alton Towers and the gardens. Top left is Alton Towers Mansion. In the centre there is the Loggia, also known as the Colonnade and on the balustrade above the arches are the Nine Muses. ...

The Gardens, Alton Towers

This postcard view was taken near to the Garden Conservatory and looks along the Yew Walk towards a building often described as the Chinese Temple, this structure is more correctly known as the Gothic ...

The Gardens, Alton Towers

A postcard view from the top of the Cascade looking east over the Gardens towards the Gothic Prospect Tower (top centre left). Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It ...

The Gardens, Alton Towers

This postcard view of the gardens and the Pagoda Fountain at Alton Towers was published by Alfred McCann, The Studio, Uttoxeter. Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. ...

The Golf House, Milford

The Golf House at Milford, drawn by Horace Overton Jones who lived in Milford for a time.

The Golf Links, Milford

Cannock Chase Golf Club was formed in 1894. The Club rented land on the Chase from the Earl of Lichfield for one shilling per year.The Club house was completed in August 1898 at a cost of £1,100. There ...

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 Grand Entrance, Alton Towers

A postcard view of the Grand Entrance and Armoury Tower at Alton Towers. Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 1810 and 1852. The 15th ...

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 ...

The Green, Brocton.

Brocton Green showing a poster advertising Whit Monday Dance. Published by Landscape View Publishers, Market Harborough, at the same address Midland View Company

The Gym, St Austin's School, Stafford

St. Austin's Catholic School on Garden Street. This postcard photograph is one of a group taken between 1913 and 1915, many of which feature the young man in this image.

The Lake, Alton Towers

A view of Alton Towers lake looking north-east towards the bridge. Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 1810 and 1852. The 15th Earl began ...

The Park, Cannock

Children climbing onto the slide near the paddling pool in Cannock Park. Post card published by F. Frith & Co., Reigate.

The Rock Gardens, Alton Towers

A postcard view of the Rock Gardens, one of the various features and themed gardens including Dutch and Italian Gardens, the Chinese Pagoda Fountain, the Swiss Cottage, Stonehenge and the Gothic Prospect ...

The Rock Walk, Alton Towers

This postcard view of the Rock Walk at Alton Towers was published by The Alton Towers Café, Alton, Staffordshire. It was franked at 6.30 PM on 14 June 1931 in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire and posted ...

The Terrace, Alton Towers

A postcard view looking east along the Terrace with the Conservatories on the left. At the end of the path is the Alcove, sometimes known as the Small Temple or Rotunda. The gardens were created by the ...

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 ...

Vine Hotel, Stafford

The Vine in Salter Street was listed as the Saracen's Head in 1606, although it could well be dated back to before that as Le Saracin Head in 1468, either on the site or in that area. It was renamed as ...