Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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2008 views
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2007 views
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Closer view of the replica engine2007 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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crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running2005 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
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2003 views
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We need a bigger car park!2003 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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Rod bending the hot metal2002 views
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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20122001 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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More stone ready for flattening1999 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1999 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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she's off1997 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
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Midsummer Mingle 20071997 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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