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Staffordshire Collection (#10)

Staffordshire, a county in the heart of England, is a land steeped in history and natural beauty

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: The Staffordshire Potteries (engraving)

The Staffordshire Potteries (engraving)
1622752 The Staffordshire Potteries (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Staffordshire Potteries)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire, destroyed by Fire on Thursday, 12 October (engraving)

Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire, destroyed by Fire on Thursday, 12 October (engraving)
1622098 Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire, destroyed by Fire on Thursday, 12 October (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Incised Pavement in Lichfield Cathedral (engraving)

Incised Pavement in Lichfield Cathedral (engraving)
1619913 Incised Pavement in Lichfield Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incised Pavement in Lichfield Cathedral)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Fete given at Enville Hall, by the Earl of Stamford and Warrington (engraving)

Fete given at Enville Hall, by the Earl of Stamford and Warrington (engraving)
1097639 Fete given at Enville Hall, by the Earl of Stamford and Warrington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete given at Enville Hall)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Ingestrie, Staffordshire (coloured engraving)

Ingestrie, Staffordshire (coloured engraving)
976181 Ingestrie, Staffordshire (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ingestrie, Staffordshire. Printed by Day & Son.); © Look and Learn

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Throwley Hall, Staffordshire (coloured engraving)

Throwley Hall, Staffordshire (coloured engraving)
976180 Throwley Hall, Staffordshire (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwley Hall, Staffordshire. Printed by Day & Son.); © Look and Learn

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Granville George Leveson-Gower, Third Earl Granville (engraving)

Granville George Leveson-Gower, Third Earl Granville (engraving)
1062430 Granville George Leveson-Gower, Third Earl Granville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Granville George Leveson-Gower, Third Earl Granville)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Trentham Hall, Staffordshire, the Seat of the Duke of Sutherland

Trentham Hall, Staffordshire, the Seat of the Duke of Sutherland, visited by the Prince and Princess of Wales
1098942 Trentham Hall, Staffordshire, the Seat of the Duke of Sutherland, visited by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Wedgwood Memorial Institute at Burslem

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Wedgwood Memorial Institute at Burslem
1102850 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Wedgwood Memorial Institute at Burslem, the Right Honourable W E Gladstone delivering the Address (engraving) by English School

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: St Marys Church, Stafford (engraving)

St Marys Church, Stafford (engraving)
1100890 St Marys Church, Stafford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church, Stafford)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Society Wedding at Trentham Hall (engraving)

Society Wedding at Trentham Hall (engraving)
1100797 Society Wedding at Trentham Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Society Wedding at Trentham Hall)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Keele Hall

Keele Hall
LLM457606 Keele Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keele Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Ashcombe Park

Ashcombe Park
LLM457790 Ashcombe Park by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashcombe Park. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Ilam Hall

Ilam Hall
LLM457701 Ilam Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ilam Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Trentham Hall

Trentham Hall
LLM457694 Trentham Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trentham Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Tixall Abbey, Staffordshire (coloured engraving)

Tixall Abbey, Staffordshire (coloured engraving)
451674 Tixall Abbey, Staffordshire (coloured engraving) by Radclyffe, T. (18th century); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Wittys Patent Gas Furnace, trade card (engraving)

Wittys Patent Gas Furnace, trade card (engraving)
731562 Wittys Patent Gas Furnace, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wittys Patent Gas Furnace, trade card)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: The Oak House, West Bromwich, Staffordshire (engraving)

The Oak House, West Bromwich, Staffordshire (engraving)
2810262 The Oak House, West Bromwich, Staffordshire (engraving) by Everitt, Allen Edward (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oak House, West Bromwich, Staffordshire)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Tettenhall College, Staffordshire (colour litho)

Tettenhall College, Staffordshire (colour litho)
2800304 Tettenhall College, Staffordshire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tettenhall College, Staffordshire)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Advert, Locomotive Train Victoria

Advert, Locomotive Train Victoria manufactured by Bagnall, Castle Engine Works, Stafford Date: 19th century

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Remains of Chartley Castle, Staffordshire (engraving)

Remains of Chartley Castle, Staffordshire (engraving)
1612061 Remains of Chartley Castle, Staffordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Chartley Castle, Staffordshire)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Spread Eagle Hotel, Rolleston On Dove, Staffordshire

Spread Eagle Hotel, Rolleston On Dove, Staffordshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Photograph of Mermaid Inn, Wightwick, Staffordshire

Photograph of Mermaid Inn, Wightwick, Staffordshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Photograph of Lord Nelson PH, Oakamoor, Staffordshire

Photograph of Lord Nelson PH, Oakamoor, Staffordshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: The Conservatory, Alton Towers (engraving)

The Conservatory, Alton Towers (engraving)
1608973 The Conservatory, Alton Towers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conservatory, Alton Towers)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Rugeley, Staffordshire, the High-Street and Town Hall (engraving)

Rugeley, Staffordshire, the High-Street and Town Hall (engraving)
1608801 Rugeley, Staffordshire, the High-Street and Town Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rugeley, Staffordshire, the High-Street and Town Hall)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)

Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)
1600252 Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Stafford Court-House, the Special Commission (engraving)

Stafford Court-House, the Special Commission (engraving)
1587048 Stafford Court-House, the Special Commission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stafford Court-House, the Special Commission)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Beaudesert (engraving)

Beaudesert (engraving)
1596284 Beaudesert (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaudesert. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 November 1889)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Trades in Regency England: Ale-house, silk mill

Trades in Regency England: Ale-house, silk mill and stocking weaver. Customers drinking Burton ale outside a pub 49, workers dying and drying silk in a mill in Derby 50

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Railways locomotives, 1870-1886

Railways locomotives, 1870-1886
North Eastern, Lancashire & Yorkshire, North Staffordshire and South Staffordshire Railways locomotives, 1870-1886. Each illustrated with key details/measurements for the engines

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Thomas Minton, founder of Mintons China Thomas Minton, founder of Mintons China

Thomas Minton, founder of Mintons China Thomas Minton, founder of Mintons China
Thomas Minton, founder of Mintons China, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. 1793

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Advert, Ridgway & Adderley, Booths & Colcloughs Advert, Ridgway & Adderley

Advert, Ridgway & Adderley, Booths & Colcloughs Advert, Ridgway & Adderley
Advert for Ridgway & Adderley Limited in association with Booths & Colcloughs Limited, Ash Hall, Stoke-on-Trent and Portland Place, London. 1953

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Advert, F W Cotterill, Darlaston, Staffordshire

Advert, F W Cotterill, Darlaston, Staffordshire
Advert, F W Cotterill, Darlaston, South Staffordshire -- bolts, nuts, rivets and washers. 1904

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: A Staffordshire saltglaze tartan-ground royalist teapot

A Staffordshire saltglaze tartan-ground royalist teapot
1766854 A Staffordshire saltglaze tartan-ground royalist teapot and cover with a bust length portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), c.1750 (ceramic) by English School

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Wolseley Hall, Staffordshire (engraving)

Wolseley Hall, Staffordshire (engraving)
5222326 Wolseley Hall, Staffordshire (engraving) by Neale, J. P. (1771/80-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolseley Hall, Staffordshire)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Bishton Hall, Staffordshire (engraving)

Bishton Hall, Staffordshire (engraving)
5222321 Bishton Hall, Staffordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishton Hall, Staffordshire)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Armitage Park, Staffordshire (engraving)

Armitage Park, Staffordshire (engraving)
5222314 Armitage Park, Staffordshire (engraving) by Neale, J. P. (1771/80-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armitage Park, Staffordshire)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Beaudesert Park, Staffordshire (engraving)

Beaudesert Park, Staffordshire (engraving)
5222313 Beaudesert Park, Staffordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaudesert Park, Staffordshire)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug (oil on canvas)

Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug (oil on canvas)
CH401909 Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug (oil on canvas) by Carrington, Dora (1893-1932); 71.1x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Wedgwood jasperware candelabra with cornucopiae (autotype)

Wedgwood jasperware candelabra with cornucopiae (autotype)
6014499 Wedgwood jasperware candelabra with cornucopiae (autotype) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedgwood jasperware candelabra with cornucopiae)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Wedgwood black basalt bust of the playwright Ben Jonson, 1775 (autotype)

Wedgwood black basalt bust of the playwright Ben Jonson, 1775 (autotype)
6014484 Wedgwood black basalt bust of the playwright Ben Jonson, 1775 (autotype) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Black basalt Wedgwood vase with bas-relief depicting Mercury presenting Bacchus to Juno (autotype)

Black basalt Wedgwood vase with bas-relief depicting Mercury presenting Bacchus to Juno (autotype)
6014474 Black basalt Wedgwood vase with bas-relief depicting Mercury presenting Bacchus to Juno (autotype) by English Photographer

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Sacrifice to Hymen, Wedgwood jasperware oval bas-relief or tablet designed by John Flaxman

Sacrifice to Hymen, Wedgwood jasperware oval bas-relief or tablet designed by John Flaxman, 1775 (autotype)
6014471 Sacrifice to Hymen, Wedgwood jasperware oval bas-relief or tablet designed by John Flaxman, 1775 (autotype) by English Photographer

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Wedgwood red ware Egyptian-style tripod (autotype)

Wedgwood red ware Egyptian-style tripod (autotype)
6014480 Wedgwood red ware Egyptian-style tripod (autotype) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedgwood red ware Egyptian-style tripod)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Wedgwood black basalt Homeric vase and pedestal (autotype)

Wedgwood black basalt Homeric vase and pedestal (autotype)
6014477 Wedgwood black basalt Homeric vase and pedestal (autotype) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedgwood black basalt Homeric vase and pedestal)

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Wedgwood black basalt bust of English soldier John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (autotype)

Wedgwood black basalt bust of English soldier John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (autotype)
6014475 Wedgwood black basalt bust of English soldier John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (autotype) by English Photographer

Background imageStaffordshire Collection: Peace Preventing Mars From Opening the Gates of Janus, Wedgwood china

Peace Preventing Mars From Opening the Gates of Janus, Wedgwood china and blue ball clay bas-relief or tablet designed
6014467 Peace Preventing Mars From Opening the Gates of Janus, Wedgwood china and blue ball clay bas-relief or tablet designed by John Flaxman, 1787 (autotype) by English Photographer




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Staffordshire, a county in the heart of England, is a land steeped in history and natural beauty. From the towering ruins of Mow Cop Castle to the majestic Lichfield Cathedral, there is no shortage of awe-inspiring sights to behold. Lichfield Cathedral, located in the charming city of Lichfield, stands as a testament to centuries of architectural brilliance. Its intricate design and soaring spires make it an iconic landmark not just for Staffordshire but for all of Europe. Delving into Staffordshire's past takes us back to the 1850s when coal mining was at its peak. The coal mines that once dotted this region were vital sources of energy during the Industrial Revolution and played a significant role in shaping England's industrial landscape. For those seeking tranquility amidst nature's wonders, look no further than Trentham Estate's Italian Gardens. These meticulously manicured gardens offer respite from everyday life with their vibrant flowers and serene atmosphere. The Potteries have long been synonymous with Staffordshire, known for their world-renowned ceramics industry. A snapshot from 1938 captures a factoryscape bustling with activity as skilled artisans craft exquisite pottery pieces that would soon find their way into homes around the globe. The brave soldiers who served under The Staffordshire Regiment are forever etched in history books as defenders of freedom. Their unwavering dedication and sacrifice continue to inspire generations today. Church Cliff in Kinver offers breathtaking views over Stourbridge and beyond. This picturesque spot serves as a reminder that even within an industrialized county like Staffordshire, pockets of untouched natural beauty can still be found. In 1963, Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley A Power Station stood tall against the horizon - symbols of progress and prosperity for Staffordshire. They represented both its rich mining heritage and its contribution towards powering communities far beyond its borders. Coombswood Steel Works showcases another facet of Staffordshire's industrial prowess.