Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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1980 views
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Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1980 viewsMuseums at Night
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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121978 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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even the floor tiles are in period!1977 views
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We need a bigger car park!1976 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1974 views
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she's off1970 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
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1968 views
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John Marsden & Tinker1967 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
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Closer view of the replica engine1967 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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More stone ready for flattening1966 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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Midsummer Mingle 20071966 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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