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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121980 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.
even the floor tiles are in period!1979 views
Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1979 views
We need a bigger car park!1978 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
she's off1971 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
More stone ready for flattening1970 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
John Marsden & Tinker1970 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
Closer view of the replica engine1970 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.
Midsummer Mingle 20071968 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
Rod bending the hot metal1968 views
Reading the exhibition posters describing the art of bodging1967 views
George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1967 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne