Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1984 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
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Midsummer Mingle 20071982 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too
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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121982 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.

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Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1981 views
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even the floor tiles are in period!1980 views
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We need a bigger car park!1978 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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she's off1973 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
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Closer view of the replica engine1973 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 flattening1971 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
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1970 views
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John Marsden & Tinker1970 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
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Midsummer Mingle 20071969 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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