Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121953 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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she's off1947 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
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Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1945 viewsMuseums at Night
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Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1943 views
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even the floor tiles are in period!1940 views
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John Marsden & Tinker1940 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
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Closer view of the replica engine1937 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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Reading the exhibition posters describing the art of bodging1937 views
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More stone ready for flattening1933 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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Margaret flying1933 viewsshe waves to the spectators as she floats by
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Midsummer Mingle 20071931 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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Rod bending the hot metal1931 views
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