Stafford Town Photo Gallery, Black and White Photographs From Mid 80's

These black and white photographs were taken around 1984-85. The town was in a state of redevelopment at this time and some of these photos reflect the condition of the buildings before their completed refurbishment.

Sir Martin Noel's Alms houses were built for twelve poor inhabitants of the town in 1660.	Built in 1596 using local oak by John Dorrington. Said to be the largest timber framed town house in England.
The Bottle Lodge, Odd looking building on the road to Tixall.	Motte and bailey earthworks surmounted by remains of later castles. Visitor centre on site.
Circa 1200. In the church yard are the remains of St. Bertelin's Chapel.	Sheriff's Office in Mill Street.
Built in 1798 as a court house and office of the Mayor and Clerk of Stafford. Currently used as an art gallery and library with court rooms in preservation.	Built in 1796. Wind powered until steam driven in 1847. Currently in the hands of a restoration group.
Part of the North Wall of Stafford's East Gate. (Town walls in ruins by 1680's)	The Old Lockup on Queensway.
Adjoining Victoria Park on the site of mills dating back to Norman times. The preserved wheels of a mill demolished in 1957.	Built in 1555 by Sir Edward Aston, the Tixall Gatehouse is the only surviving structure of the once magnificent Tixall Hall.

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