Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1651 viewsShowing one of the pits in the areaOct 04, 2009
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In the background is one of our local MPs - George Osborne1575 viewswho brought his family for a day outMay 25, 2009
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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1819 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engneMay 25, 2009
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Are you allowed to show your rear to members of Parliament?1560 viewsMay 25, 2009
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Geoff demonstrate the Atmospheric engine1581 viewsin the background George Osborne MP and family look onMay 25, 2009
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Watching the demonstration of the Gardner 4T51570 viewsMay 25, 2009
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Geoff with Mirlees No 12996 viewslast minute adjustments before the Exhibition begins.

This is the first engine every built in the UK (and only the 3rd ever built in the world). It was completed in November 1897 by Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Company Limited in Glasgow.
May 25, 2009
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Poster used to publicise the Exhibition2563 viewsMay 25, 2009
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Tim Leverton displays the IMechE's Heritage Award2561 viewsGroup Engineering Director & JCB Dieselmax DirectorMay 25, 2009
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Tim Leverton beside the Dieselmax engine display2686 viewsGroup Engineering Director & JCB Dieselmax DirectorMay 25, 2009
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Presenting the Heritage Award2636 viewsfrom the left
Geoff Challinor, Tim Leverton, Thelma Jackson (Mayor of Borough of Macclesfield) Colin Brown, IMechE’s Engineering Director
May 25, 2009
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Chairman of the IMechE Heritage Committee wows the volunteers with her footwear2830 viewsthey have measuring tapes up the back.

Prof Isobel Pollock - Chairman of IMechE Heritage Committee
May 25, 2009
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