Showing detail of the plate and name1831 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.
John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1831 views
what can you see in the patterns1830 views
Rod at the forge1829 viewsfor Poynton 41 club members during their recent visit
Night of the Museum1828 viewsSaturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
Rattling Monster room was never empty1825 views
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1825 viewsshowing the main crossing in the village (today we refer to it as the traffic lights)
Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1824 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Admiring the photos of the local Mirrlees factory1824 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Midsummer Mingle 20071822 viewsand they say that woman can talk!
Replica engine on display in the Memorial building1822 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.