Display of leaflets1635 viewstelling visitors about the other great attractions and accommodation in the Cheshire Peak District area
The Brotherhood engine can be lit up under the lean to 1633 viewsthis allows us to continue working when the light gets bad at this time of year
Display boards in Induction Area1625 viewsgiving history of the museum and setting the scene
Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1611 viewsLooking towards exit
Our new reception area1606 views
Tickets for the Easter Tombola1600 viewsanother winner heads over to the table to collect his prize
Furnival engine1600 viewsS/No 369 built in 1898, ½ HP Towns gas with tube ignition. Originally used at Peak Press, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Now driving a Furnival platen printing press, type set letters are on display. The future aim is to have the press actually printing.
Our new reception area1596 viewsLooking very smart on first day of use
Mirrlees engine UL8 type1590 viewsS/No 85780 built with a Ricardo Comet combustion chamber Mark – ULB, Power – 370 BHP, Speed – 600 RPM. Originally supplied to Corby and District Water Co. Northants circa 1942. Thought to have been built in 1939.
Yes the Brotherhood engine is still under there somewhere1589 views
Crossley No 1 in new induction area1584 views
National gas engine type SE1572 viewsS/No19867, built in 1909, 34 HP. Found under railway arches when the Jubilee Underground line was being built. Building had belonged to Smiths Tube Works.