Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1884 viewsMuseums at Night
even the floor tiles are in period!1882 views
Rod bending the hot metal1880 views
More stone ready for flattening1878 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
Midsummer Mingle 20071877 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1877 views
our volunteers hard at work1876 viewsduring the Volunteers Working Weekend prior to our Easter opening
Closer view of the replica engine1872 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.
tractor driving a corn grinder1871 views
George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1871 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne