Empire Theatre, Longton
Photograph taken from the Chancery Lane side. The Chancery Lane side of the building. Built as the Queen's Theatre in 1896 after a fire had destroyed the previous building, the Empire was a theatre until ...
Grand Theatrical Olio - Political satire from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Wit and satire were a common feature of 19th century local politics, and of course, politicians made easy targets.
Lord John Russellass - Transformist?
This notice imagines a fictional 'Grand Theatrical ...
Hartshill Institute, Hartshill Road, Stoke
This plan is of the Hartshill Institute.
An article in The Staffordshire Sentinel and Midlands Counties Advertiser of Saturday, January 15, 1859 reports on the official opening of the building.
Its ...
Laurel and Hardy society, Sons of the Desert, Another Fine Mess IV, Staffordshire
This photograph, showing a meeting of members from the Sons of the Desert, a Laurel and Hardy appreciation society, was taken by a student from Staffordsire University, as part of his studies. The 1994 ...
Porthill Pantomime, Stoke-on-Trent
Members of Porthill Pantomime circa 1916. The cast appear to be sitting on a float, dressed as artists, with oversized neck scarves, paintbrushes and palettes.
Premiere of Arnold Bennett's The Card, The Albion Hotel, Hanley.
This photograph shows Mr and Mrs Tommy at The Albion Hotel, Market Square, Hanley at the premiere of The Card by Arnold Bennett.
Arnold Bennett was born in 1867 at number 90 (now 92) Hope Street, Hanley. ...
Premiere of Arnold Bennett's The Card, The Albion Hotel, Hanley.
This photograph shows Mr and Mrs Tommy at The Albion Hotel, Market Square, Hanley at the premiere of The Card by Arnold Bennett.
Arnold Bennett was born in 1867 at number 90 (now 92) Hope Street, Hanley. ...
The Hippodrome Variety Theatre, Stoke.
The Hippodrome was built in Kingsway, Stoke in 1919. It instantly became a popular venue and also served as the Gordon Theatre & Opera House. Upon its closure in January 1961 it was the Gaumont cinema. ...