crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1975 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1971 viewsMuseums at Night
We need a bigger car park!1970 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121970 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.
even the floor tiles are in period!1967 views
Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1966 views
she's off1964 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
Closer view of the replica engine1960 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.
1959 views
Rod bending the hot metal1959 views
John Marsden & Tinker1959 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
More stone ready for flattening1958 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.