Midsummer Mingle 20071998 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too
crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1997 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
Closer view of the replica engine1996 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.
Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121994 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.
We need a bigger car park!1992 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Rod bending the hot metal1990 views
George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1989 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
she's off1988 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
More stone ready for flattening1986 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
Midsummer Mingle 20071984 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd