Museum collections and publications
The Staffordshire County Museum holds a wide range of objects and artworks that reflect over 200 years of local history. These collections are used in exhibitions, outreach programmes and publications that celebrate Staffordshire’s heritage.
What’s in Our Collection?
We care for:
- 28,000+ social history objects
- 40,000 photographs
- 1,800 items of fine and decorative art
Subjects include:
- Toys and games
- Historic dress and textiles
- Local shops and public houses
- Sport and entertainment
- Warfare and defence
- Rural trades and crafts
You can explore the collections online via:
- Gateway to the Past
- Staffordshire History Centre microsite
Reserve collections are available to view by appointment.
Publications for Sale
The following titles are available to purchase from Staffordshire Record Office:
Thomas Peploe Wood – £5
A beautifully illustrated book celebrating the life and work of Great Haywood-born artist T.P. Wood (1817–1845), whose paintings offer a unique record of Staffordshire in the early 19th century.
Lasting Impressions – £5
Memories of Stafford’s shoemaking and related industries in the 20th century, featuring previously unpublished photographs.
Voices from the Edge – £5
Stories from three communities on the edge of Staffordshire—Alstonefield, Audley and Tutbury—illustrated with rare photographs.
Children on the Move – £15
The story of evacuees in Staffordshire during World War II, told through interviews and archival material. Includes period images and personal memories from evacuees and local residents.
