Geoff explains the significance of the Atkinson in engine development1851 viewsbefore getting it to run for the first time in living memory
Rod turns it into something useful1851 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
Geoff lights the blowlamps on the Gardner 4T51846 viewsMuseums at Night
Graham keeps waiting crowd amused with a Chinese lantern1846 views
Nut Roast sports a lovely promotional banner for the museum1844 views
Morgan 3 Wheelers Club1843 viewsThursday 17th August
Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1842 viewsMirrlees No 1, this is the first engine every built in the UK (and only the 3rd ever built in the world). It was completed in November 1897 by Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Company Limited in Glasgow.
Work on the Ruston engine 1839 viewsa lovely 5 hp Hornsby oil engine and compressor from Trinity House arrived just before Easter. We plan to restore it to running condition.
Night of the Museum1836 viewswatching the Atmospheric engines being demonstrated
Easter Sunday demonstration of the Gardner 4T51836 viewsthe Gardner always proves a popular attraction for visitors when it is being heated up
Members of the Heywood Society1836 views
Rod and Peter at work1832 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing