Brewood Hall
Brewood Hall became the seat of William, son of Roger Fowke during the reign of Edward IV (1461-1483). It later belonged to the Monckton family and in 1930 Major R.F.P. Monckton sold it to Mr C.O. Langley. ...
Bednall School
The school was built in 1856 by public subscription, the principal benefactor being Lord Hatherton. It was designed to take upto 20 children, both boys and girls. Until 1920 the school was the focal ...
Cannock Chase, Milford
Captioned 'View in woods looking south, Milford'.
This view is possibly where part of the old Tackeroo line which linked Milford Station to the Brocton Army Camp ran, near the Coppice Hill carpark ...
Castle Church, Stafford
Castle Church is dedicated to St. Mary and dates from the Norman period; it was connected to the Collegiate Church of St. Mary in Stafford until 1547. The tower was rebuilt in the fifteenth century; ...
Great Wyrley Outrage
This black and white postcard shows two horses killed in the nationally infamous Wyrley Outrages of 1903-15. The two mares belonging to Captain Harrison of Harrison's Colliery were attacked in August ...
Dr William Palmer's House, Rugeley
William Palmer was hanged for the murder of John Parsons Cooke in 1856 and this was his home at the time. It was rented from the Earls of Lichfield. The murder took place in the Talbot Hotel, directly ...
10th Leicestershire Regiment, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
According to their records, the Leicestershire 10th Reserve Battalion were sent to Rugeley Camp in November 1915. The 'past and present' part of the postcard caption is probably explained by the fact ...
The Rectory, Hamstall Ridware
Formerly the Parsonage, Hamstall Ridware Rectory was built in the early 18th century on Blithbury Road. It is Grade II listed and has 19th century extensions.
In August, 1806 the rectory hosted author ...
Rowley Park Drive, Stafford
The Lodge in Rowley Park. Postcard published by William Shaw, Burslem. Posted on 19th February 1908.
View from 3rd Wicket, River Sow, Stafford
A view looking along the River Sow towards Stafford town centre with St. Mary's Church tower in the Centre. We are unsure of the exact site, but this photograph was possibly taken from just north west ...
Sandy Lane, Rugeley
A view of Sandy Lane, also known as Hednesford Road, showing the old thatched cottages demolished in 1912. They were sited between the Globe Hotel (off the picture to the right) and Sandy Lane (left). ...
Water Tower, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
Besides the Power Station this was easily the most recognisable feature on the Camp, seen from miles around. The local water supply was insufficient to supply the Camp, therefore initially water was pumped ...
Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
Rugeley Camp was on relatively flat ground compared to Brocton Camp and it did not have as many easily recognisable features either as it consisted of monotonous rows of huts. The photographer appears ...
Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
This is probably one of the most recognisable postcards of Brocton Camp and shows so many facets of what went on there. In the foreground the troops are digging trenches, an important training experience ...
Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
The lighter huts in the lower part of the postcard are the Officers' Huts for "L" Lines to the left and "M" Lines to the right. Besides a truck driving up the hillside, what appears to be a steam traction ...
Royal Visit to Ingestre
King Edward VII arrived by train at Hixon station on Monday evening, 18th November. There were plans for shooting on Tuesday and Friday with a visit to Rangemore on Wednesday, again to shoot. The bag ...
Centenary Bridge, Victoria Park, Stafford.
Victoria Park. Originally named the Victoria Park Pleasure Grounds, the park was opened in June 1908 The original park was extended twice, firstly in 1911 and secondly in 1930 when the play facilities ...
Hawkesyard Priory and 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 ...