Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121893 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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Paul lighting the blow lamps on the Gardner 4T51892 views
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showing the tree and planting equipment before the ceremony1891 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1887 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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Midsummer Mingle 20071886 viewsin my day, what we used to do was ....
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Morgan Sports Car Club1886 viewsvisit the museum September 2012
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Reading the exhibition posters describing the art of bodging1883 views
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Peter whittling1882 views
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Margaret flying1880 viewsshe waves to the spectators as she floats by
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