Midsummer Mingle 20071967 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too
Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121967 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.
Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1965 viewsMuseums at Night
We need a bigger car park!1962 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
even the floor tiles are in period!1961 views
Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1959 views
she's off1957 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
1955 views
John Marsden & Tinker1953 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
Closer view of the replica engine1951 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.
Rod bending the hot metal1950 views
Reading the exhibition posters describing the art of bodging1950 views