Newcastle-under-Lyme - 1173 to Today

Newcastle-under-Lyme - 1173 to TodayThis is a compilation of three films about the Borough of Newcastle under Lyme. Newcastle under Lyme, 1173 1973: This film was made as part of the Boroughs Octocentenary celebrations. It uses music and illustrations relevant to each age of the towns development. We investigate why there was a castle here, and where it was. We chart the growth of its trades and markets, the decline of the castle and its importance on the trading routes. The main theme

Stafford Salt Works

and then remained virtually unchanged for a decade

Finally we follow all participants to their positions for curtain-up

The King and Queen on Cannock Chase

She also broadcasted her act on BBC Radio and gave dance demonstrations with Bert Ralton’s New York Havana Band band at the Savoy (first jazz band in the UK)

Imperial and Odeon

There are special interviews with his grandson Len Barber (also a Lord Mayor) and great grandson Brian Barber – and people who worked at his cinemas

Recently discovered film of the Biddulph Grange Orthopaedic Hospital

This documentary charts the history of the “Mitch” from the wartime appeal for a memorial to Reginald Mitchell through to its opening in 1957 and on through 60 years of plays

Archive film footage and reminiscence chart the commercial developments of Trentham Gardens from the 1930s to today

Moving Pictures first came to Stoke in 1896

Stoke City regained Stanley Matthews and he helped the team back into the First Division