Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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even the floor tiles are in period!1990 views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071990 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too
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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121990 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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We need a bigger car park!1987 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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Closer view of the replica engine1986 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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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1984 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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Rod bending the hot metal1982 views
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she's off1981 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
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Deep in conversation1978 viewsSome of our "Friends" sorting out the cares of the world
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More stone ready for flattening1977 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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John Marsden & Tinker1977 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
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Reading the exhibition posters describing the art of bodging1977 views
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