Sarah Emery
Eagle House was originally built to be be the Eccleshall Parish Workhouse. Find out about one of it’s younger residents, Sarah Emery
History
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Mill Meece Pumping Station
Nestled in the Staffordshire countryside, the Mill Meece Pumping Station stands as a remarkable reminder of the region’s industrial heritage. This magnificent Victorian-era pumping was constructed between 1883 and 1884 to supply clean water to the thriving pottery industry of Stoke-on-Trent.
Sarah Tunnicliff Boarding School For young Ladies
In around 1856, Eagle House was purchased by Sarah Tunnicliff (née Gibbs). Following the purchase, Sarah moved her boarding school for young ladies from the High Street into Eagle House where it remained in operation until at least 1894.
Memories of a previous inhabitant of Eagle House
We were honored recently to have a former inhabitant of Eagle House come to take tea with us and share her memories of a happy childhood, spent growing up here, in the mid-20th century.
The Rebirth of Eagle House as a Bed and Breakfast Hotel
Between 2010 and 2016 Eagle House was completely renovated and turned into a Luxury Bed and Breakfast hotel. See some of the before and after shots.
Past owner of Eagle House – Dr. Cristopher John Greatrex
Dr. Cristopher John Greatrex lived in Eagle House from c.1840 to c.1855 with his second wife Catharine Augusta Burnell