Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
Giant bellows help to get the fire to temperature2006 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world2003 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.
2002 views
Examining the photos and letters in the Mirrlees memorabilia folders2000 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Midsummer Mingle 20071997 viewsin my day, what we used to do was ....
showing the tree and planting equipment before the ceremony1996 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091994 viewsThe Gardner 4t5 is always popular with visitors. It is particularly spectacular at night with all cylinders ablaze.
1992 views
1989 views
Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1988 viewsMuseums at Night
Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121988 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.