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.
crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1988 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
Midsummer Mingle 20071986 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too
even the floor tiles are in period!1985 views
We need a bigger car park!1982 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Closer view of the replica engine1982 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.
she's off1980 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1978 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
Rod bending the hot metal1977 views
1976 views
first run of the Crossley SSN June 20121976 viewsprior to going down to the 1000 Engine Rally
For more information about the Crossley Portable see article on News page of website