Burslem and Wolstanton Poor Union - a document from the Enoch Wood Scrapbook
In the 1790s, the expense of providing relief to the poor fell upon local parishes in Stoke-on-Trent.
This document outlines a meeting held to discuss sharing the costs between Burslem and nearby Wolstanton.
The ...
Burslem War Memorial, Swan Bank
The car approaching Burslem War Memorial is carrying Edward, the Prince of Wales. The police hold back crowds of people trying to catch a glimpse of the Prince.
Burslem, Cobridge, Longport and Tunstall Association for the Prosecution of Felons - from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Business leaders in Burslem, Cobridge, Longport and Tunstall here unite in their efforts to prosecute wrong doers - they are to form an Association for the Prosecution of Felons.
Witness Protection
The ...
Burslem, Longport, Cobridge and Brownhills Union Association for the prosecution of Felons - from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
A group of local people from the Burslem area have formed an association to prosecute anyone guilty of crimes against person or property.
Rewards
In this notice they outline a sliding scale of rewards ...
Burslem, Tunstall, Longport and Cobridge Armed Association - notice from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
A meeting has taken place at the Legs of Man Inn in Burslem, to discuss the formation of an assocation to defend the neighbourhood at a time of crisis.
A volunteer infantry
Books are to be opened ...
Buxton Crescent. Photographed by William Blake.
Townscape taken at Buxton with a view of the crescent and dome, which now houses the Devonshire Hospital.
Call for a meeting on the Reform Bill - Document from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
In 1831, democracy was the new word on everybody's lips.
The proposed Reform Bill was one of the hottest topics of the day - and promised to be a milestone in giving a meaningful vote to a greater ...
Canal at Great Haywood. Photographed by William Blake.
Landscape with a view of the Trent & Mersey Canal at Great Haywood, Staffordshire.
Canefield & Palm. Photographed by William Blake.
Lantern slide showing a canefield and palms. Taken in a foreign location.
Carlisle Street Gates, Longton Park, Longton. Photographed by William Blake.
View of the Carlisle Street Gates at Longton Park, Longton, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire.
The park's official name is Queen's Park and it was officially opened on July 25th 1888 by George Granville ...
Caroline Street Congregational Church, Longton
Interior view of the Congregational Church, Caroline Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. It was built in 1905 and the architect was Edward Forshaw of Uttoxeter. It replaced an earlier church built in 1819.
Photographer: ...
Carved Stone, Eccleshall Church. Photographed by William Blake.
Anglo-saxon carved stone built into the walls of the vestry at the north-west end of Eccleshall church.
Carved Stone, Eccleshall Church. Photographed by William Blake.
Anglo-saxon carved stone built into the walls of the vestry at the north-west end of Eccleshall church.
Case of the Company of Proprietors of the Navigation from the Trent to the Mersey - Pamphlet from the Enoch Wood scrapbook
Canals were among the most impressive - not to mention controversial - engineering enterprises of the 18th century.
In this pamphlet, the Trent and Mersey Canal Company outline their case for creating ...
Cast Jug in the Mould. Photographed by William Blake.
Lantern slide showing a jug and the mould it was made from.
This lantern slide appears to be one of a group used for a presentation or slide show by Blake entitled “Staffordshire Pottery.”
A small ...
Casting by Hand. Photographed by William Blake.
Lantern slide showing three young women in the process of casting by hand.
This lantern slide appears to be one of a group used for a presentation or slide show by Blake entitled “Staffordshire Pottery.” ...
Casting Cups from Liquid Clay. Photographed by William Blake.
Factory interior with a view of pottery workers operating a casting machine.
This image appears elsewhere in the collection and was used for a presentation by Blake entitled “Staffordshire Pottery.” ...
Casting Machine
Lantern slide showing male and female pottery workers operating a casting machine. Photographed by William Blake.
This lantern slide appears to be one of a group used for a presentation or slide show ...