Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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1958 views
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We need a bigger car park!1955 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121955 viewsFrank and Andrew Hardman will be displaying their fascinating collection of cameras and equipment, including Thornton Pickard cameras which date back as far as 1800s.

Thornton-Pickard was a famous British camera manufacturer established in 1888. The company was based in Altrincham (near Manchester) and was an early pioneer in the development of the camera industry.

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Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1951 viewsMuseums at Night
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she's off1949 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
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John Marsden & Tinker1945 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
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even the floor tiles are in period!1944 views
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Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1943 views
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1941 views
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Reading the exhibition posters describing the art of bodging1941 views
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Closer view of the replica engine1939 viewsReplica of Diesel's engine that was built in 1897 and is considered to be the first diesel engine. It had been preceded by two experimental motors in 1882/93 and 1894. However, they did not work satisfactorily.

Replica built for MAN Truck & Bus to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Diesel's birth, 2008.

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Midsummer Mingle 20071937 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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