The South Transept, Croxden. Photographed by William Blake.
View of the south transept ruins at Croxden Abbey, Nr. Alton, Staffordshire.
The Spout Well, Spout Lane. Baddeley Edge, Stoke-on-Trent
The spring or Spout Well in Spout Lane, Baddeley Edge. Bert Bentley (the photographer) notes that the water was "flowing crystal clear in large quantities". The well is mentioned in 16th century deeds....
The Village Cross, Sheen. Photographed by William Blake.
Sheen village cross dates from the 15th century but only the top stone of the base appears to be old. The village school can be seen behind.
The West Doorway, Croxden Abbey. Photographed by William Blake.
View of the west doorway ruins at Croxden Abbey, Nr. Alton, Staffordshire.
The West Doorway, Croxden Abbey. Photographed by William Blake.
View of the west doorway ruins at Croxden Abbey, Nr. Alton, Staffordshire.
The West Font, Croxden. Photographed by William Blake.
View of the west font ruins at Croxden Abbey, Nr. Alton, Staffordshire.
Tintern Abbey. Photographed by William Blake.
View of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Gwent, South Wales.
Trent Vale Brick and Tile Company marl hole, Stoke-on-Trent
The abandoned pit once belonging to the Trent Vale Brick and Tile Company was just off Rookery Lane. The camera is looking east over the Trent Valley, with Primrose Hill, Hanford to the right and Longton ...
Wedgwood factory, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent
This photograph of Wedgwood's original factory next to the Trent and Mersey canal in Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent was taken in 1929. The factory was a site of real innovation and invention but was disused ...