On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world2000 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.
Giant bellows help to get the fire to temperature1999 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
Examining the photos and letters in the Mirrlees memorabilia folders1999 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
1998 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071993 viewsin my day, what we used to do was ....
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091993 viewsThe Gardner 4t5 is always popular with visitors. It is particularly spectacular at night with all cylinders ablaze.
1991 views
1991 views
1990 views
showing the tree and planting equipment before the ceremony1990 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
1985 views
Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1984 viewsMuseums at Night