Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121948 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 Monster1942 viewsMuseums at Night
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John Marsden & Tinker1939 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
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even the floor tiles are in period!1938 views
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Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1938 views
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Reading the exhibition posters describing the art of bodging1934 views
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Closer view of the replica engine1932 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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Margaret flying1930 viewsshe waves to the spectators as she floats by
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Morgan Sports Car Club1930 viewsvisit the museum September 2012
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Midsummer Mingle 20071929 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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More stone ready for flattening1927 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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