The Stafford Arms - A brief history
The Stafford Arms has been around for a long time and it is thought that parts of the building date back to the 1600s
Along the way The Stafford Arms has been known under various names. In 1841 it was known as The Kings Arms and in 1847 changed name to the Marquis of Stafford. In fact The Green on which it stands was originally named The Bowling Green and then The Pound before finally becoming simply The Green as it is today.
During structural work in 1964, the removal of cream painted tongued and grooved timber in what was known as the ‘Long Room’ (now the ‘Stables’ Restaurant) exposed the original stonework.
At the east end the walls were formed of huge stone blocks thought by local people to have been brought from the remains of Hulton Abbey. However, after reference to the Stoke-on-Trent City Curator, it was discovered that they pre-dated the Abbey by hundreds of years!
During the Civil War a small part of Cromwell’s Army was billeted in the village and the main room of St. Chads House, the property next door to The Stafford Arms, was used as an armoury.
The soldiers travelled three miles to fight a battle at Armshead. After the battle the field was littered with the soldiers arms and heads, which is apparently where ‘Armshead’ gets its gruesome name!
The photographs featured here are dated back to the 1800’s and show the Landlords of the time.
The originals and many more are on display at the Stafford Arms.
 Fredrick James Colclough and family in the late 1800's |
Mary Ann Myatt, wife of James Myatt, Inkeeper of the Stafford Arms, Bagnall with her son Richard. |
Mr & Mrs Fredrick Colclough and family again outside the Stafford
This time
in 1916
Previous Landlady Doris, shown here with her husband
For more information on the History of Bagnall Village, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire or if 'Bagnall' is your family name and you are interested in the genealogy & heraldry associated with Bagnall visit www.BagnallVillage.com
