Midsummer Mingle 20071839 viewsin my day, what we used to do was ....
our volunteers hard at work1838 viewsduring the Volunteers Working Weekend prior to our Easter opening
Rod bending the hot metal1838 views
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On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1837 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 flattening1824 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
entrance to museum1824 viewsNut Roast steam roller can be seen between the buildings
even the floor tiles are in period!1823 views
Nut Roast steam roller preparing for departure1823 views
Blacksmith using Massey Power Hammer down in craft centre1822 views