Popular Victorian spaniel figures made in Staffordshire, England from c. 1840-1900 presented with a detailed look at all of the Spaniel variations, history, and recent reproductions beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Spaniel types and sizes, tips for collectors, and a helpful glossary are included. Captions offer descriptions, sizes, dates of manufacture, and current values.

Over 1400 historical ceramic figures encompass the wide range of themes depicted by Staffordshire potters between 1835 and 1875. 1090 bright color photos include portraits, naval and military figures, theatrical and literary characters, religious and temperance figures, hunters, shepherds, gardeners, harvesters, pastoral scenes, occupations, pursuits and pastimes, children, sporting figures, dogs and other animals, cottages, houses, and castles. The text provides updated information and listings for every known variation within each figural type. Cross-references to figures in the other 3 volumes in this series are provided in each category and value ranges are included. This will be a valued addition to the libraries of Staffordshire collectors worldwide.

Get The Definitive Staffordshire Bull Terrier Ownership Guide. Whether you own a Staffie, or are considering it, existing owners agree that this is the "must have" owner's manual. Staffies are extremely rewarding companions that develop loyal bonds with their owners. The breed dates back years, and to this day they are most well-known for their unwavering protective nature and ability to serve as loyal companions. This comprehensive owners guide provides you with the most critical information, resources, and training strategies needed to successfully raise and care for your Staffordshire Bull Terrier. From choosing the right puppy, to caring for your Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the information within this guide will serve as your "go to" resource for years to come. Highlights from the The Complete Guide to Staffies: o The Right and Wrong Reasons for Buying a Staffie o Breed Overview and Ownership Expectations o How the Staffie Adoption Process Really Works o All About Staffie Puppies o Preparing Your Home for a Staffie o How to Keep Your Staffie Healthy, Safe, and Happy o Common Health Problems o Caring for Staffordshire Bull Terrier Health Issues o Exercise & Activity Expectations o Showing Your Staffie o Training for Guard Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Herding Dogs, & More o The Aging Process and Life Expectations o Hundreds of Tips and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions As with all dog breeds, there are many advantages and disadvantages to owning a Staffie. From the day you bring home your new puppy, or adopt, you will be bombarded with questions and concerns. It is critical that you have all of the required proper care information available, at any time, so that you do not make any costly errors or put your new best friend into danger. The importance of proper training and care, from the start, cannot be understated. The worst problems in Staffie ownership almost always start early. Be pro-active, learn everything there is to know about Staffie

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The "Black Country" is an area historically known as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution—a thriving regioin built around deep coal seams, conjuring up images of fiery red furnaces by night and black, sooty citadels by day. Yet today the resource-rich region also features many striking public sculptures. This volume provides a comprehensive catalog to all of the historic sculptures and public monuments in Staffordshire and the Black Country. George Noszlopy and Fiona Waterhouse catalog each individual sculpture in detail, including information about the sculptor, the sculpture's historical and artistic significance, the commissioning agent, and the date of installation. The volume also features 350 black-and-white photographs that document the diverse and rich beauty of the region's public monuments. The ninth volume in the widely acclaimed, award-winning Public Sculpture of Britain series, Public Sculpture of Staffordshire and the Black Country is an invaluable resource for British historians, art scholars, and travelers alike.

Minutes of meetings of the society appear in most of the vols.