Royal Visit to Burslem.
Burslem market place, decorated with flags and bunting, awaits a visit from Edward, Prince of Wales. Not only were public buildings a show of patriotism; many shops and houses also went to great trouble ...
Royal visit, Royal Doulton, Burslem
King George V and Queen Mary visit the Burslem works of Royal Doulton on April 23rd 1913. A postcard view published by William Shaw.
Royal Visit, Swan Bank, Burslem.
Crowds line the pavements of Swan Bank, Burslem awaiting Edward, Prince of Wales. The gentleman in the clearing at the centre of the photograph would be the official photographer for the event.
Rules and Orders, Of The Potter's Union Society, Established at the Swan Inn, Burslem, On the Eighteenth Day of April 1825 - Document from the enoch Wood Scrapbook
Potter's Union Rule Book
This booklet outlines the rules and orders of the Potter's Union Society, established in Burslem in 1825 at the Swan Inn.
The contents of the rule book include coverage ...
Rules, Orders, and Regulations of the Radical Society of Shopkeepers and Others
Just who were the Radical Society of Shopkeepers and Others who produced this list of rules, orders and regulations?
It is most likely that anonymous local employers published this notice in order ...
S.S. Mary's & St. Chad's Church. Longton. Photographed by William Blake.
Church exterior with a view of S.S. Mary & Chad's Church, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Safety training at Shelton Bar Steelworks, Stoke-on-Trent
The men in this picture are simulating an accident on the train lines serving Shelton Bar steelworks. The rescuers, Frank and Jack Chevin appear to be attempting to lift the casualty without touching ...
Setting up a Volunteer Corps - Document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
The Defence and Preservation of KING and Country
Printed public notice announcing the resolutions from a meeting that took place in the Legs of Man in Burslem on July 28th, 1803.
A number of businessmen ...
Song for the North Staffordshire Electors - Broadside ballad from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
At election time in the early 1800s, the colour blue was used to stand for hope, faith in God and sincerity.
It was also becoming more associated with the reforming 'Whig' Liberals of the time.
The ...
South Shore Baths, Blackpool. Circa 1920
This is a postcard of South Shore open air swimming baths in Blackpool. The image was taken between 1920 and 1930. Many people in the Potteries spent their holidays in Blackpool and Rhyl, often visiting ...
St. Jame's Church Memorial Corner. Photographed by William Blake.
Church interior, including a First World War memorial corner. Taken at St. Jame's Church, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
St. Jame's Church Memorial Corner. Photographed by William Blake.
Church interior, including a First World War memorial corner. Taken at St. Jame's Church, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
St. Margaret's Church, Draycott-in-the-Moors
Church interior taken at St. Margaret's Church, Church Lane, Draycott, Staffordshire.
The church appears to be decorated for a celebration of some kind.
Photographed by William Blake of Longton
Street Party, Steel Street, Hartshill
Residents of Steel Street, Hartshill hold a street party to celebrate the coronation of Edward VII, on the 9th August 1902. The large banner near the centre of the photograph reads 'God Save The King'. ...
Support Mr. Wedgwood! Details of a meeting at Burslem Town Hall, 1831.
When Burslem's most influential citizens wished to gather at the Town Hall to discuss politics, they had to seek the permission of the local High Constable.
Permission granted
Here the Constable ...
Swan Bank, Burslem.
Postcard of Swan Bank, Burslem, from around 1920. In the background, behind the lantern is The Big House. The Big House was built in Burslem for John and Thomas Wedgwood in 1751.
The decorations were ...
The Font, Checkley Church. Photographed by William Blake.
Church interior with a view of the early Norman font at St. Mary & All Saints Church, Church Lane, Checkley, Staffordshire.
The last dying speech and confession of Tom Paine - from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Is this really the last dying confession of Tom Paine, executed before thousands of spectators at Stoke-on-Trent in 1793?
A controversial figure
Paine was a Republican and supported the French revolution. ...