The Landor family Victoria Carriage, with the horse 'Kitty' and the coachman, Mr Cooper. This photograph was possibly taken around 1905 at the home of the Misses Landor, at May Bank on Horsefair in Rugeley.

View of the bowling green and lake at Longton Park, Stoke-on-Trent, photographed by William Blake in about 1910. The park's official name is Queen's Park and it was officially opened on July 25th 1888 by George Granville William Sutherland Levison-Gower, the third Duke of Sutherland. From the collections of The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

Downs Banks, near Stone, in about 1905. his view shows a group on the west bank of the stream, close to the ford, and the old quarry workings seen on the left are largely hidden by trees and undergrowth. A postcard published by T.G. Adie of High Street, Stone. In 1946 Joule's purchased the land from Viscount Sidmouth. It was presented to the National Trust on 22 July 1950 'as a thank offering for victory in the 1939 - 45 War and as a memorial to those who died there', but as you can see, it was a popular beauty spot long before then. Image courtesy of Bill Kirkland.

A print published in 1771. Edward Bamfield or Bamford (1732-1768), the 'Staffordshire Giant', pictured with John Coan (1728-1764), the 'Norfolk Dwarf'. The inscription at the bottom of the picture describes Mr. Bamfield as being 7 feet 4 inches tall, and Mr. Coan 'not exceeding three feet'. Both died in London, aged 36. They both earned a living as sideshow performers; giants and dwarfs were special attractions around the Fleet Street area of London during the 18th century.

'Two Weeks to California', Walhouse Junior School, Cannock, 1965. Can you name any of the cast? Walhouse School closed in 2004.

A group of Surveyor's Department staff at Stafford Borough Council's staff social in 1964. 'Fred and the Sleepers' is a parody of the contemporary pop group Freddie and the Dreamers. From left to right: Armand Chatfield, Richard Bayer, Eileen Smith, Terry Stretton (on drums), Cllr Rees Tyler, Melvin Bradbury, Ian Wiggett and Patrick Dolphin. Image courtesy Armand Chatfield.