Notebooks, paper, with buckram-covered card covers, rail enthusiast notebooks of Paul Holmes, 1965 to 1967. Three of the notebooks contain numbered 'logs' of journeys, mainly on BR (Southern Region) behind Bullied Pacifics, but also some specials including a journey behind Flying Scotsman (Log 173, autographed by Alan Pegler when he gave a talk at the donor's school). Logs consist of timings, stops, loco details, number of coaches and frequently the driver's name. They run from 10 July 1965 to 16 April 1967. There is one notebook of duplicated logs, one of mileage done by Bullied Pacifics, and a spotting notebook from various trips. The notebooks have cuttings from railway magazines inserted, and other entries such as a list of named Brush Type 4 diesels. Paul Holmes collection of rail enthusiast notebooks 1965-1967
Collection of 19 guard books containing film and television reviews by Milton Shulman, dating from 1948 to 1982. Collection of 19 guard books containing film and television reviews by Milton Shulman 1948-1982
Three small notebooks, cataloguing microscope slide preparations. Part of a collection of optical instruments used by Horace Dall. Three small notebooks
[Notebooks compiled by George J. Henning whilst studying engineering, woodwork and technical drawing at the Stanley Technical School. 1942-44. 3 vols.] Notebooks compiled by George J. Henning whilst studying engineering 1942-1944
[Ms. notebooks, chiefly in German, for engineering courses at Technical University of Karlsruhe (1841-5) of Louis Wolf, and at Technische Hochschule, Aachen (1885-1890) of his son, Hans Wolf. Louis (i.e. Johan Georg Louis, 1823-1898, later worked as a locomotive designer in Stuttgart; Hans worked as a chemist for J.H. Darby at Brymbo ironworks, N. Wales. Collection includes an analysis of iron and steel produced at various locations in England and Germany, 1885-1900. 1 box] Ms. notebooks 1840-1900
Experiments in various subjects viz optical, chemical and nonsensical and queer things miscellaneously arranged for the benefit of posterity [4 ms. vols.] / J.F.W. Herschel. [The notebooks record Herschel's optical, chemical and photographic experiments in chronological order from experiment number 17, 1813 Jul, to experiment number 1,820 of 1870 May. With a list of chemical expenses 1814-1816 (7 leaves)] Experiments in various subjects viz optical 1813-1870
[Collection of mathematical notebooks of M.M.U. Wilkinson. ca.1851-1916. Wilkinson was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and was fellow and assistant tutor 1855-1865. He was rector of Reepham St. Mary near Norwich from 1864. The books, some of which contain loose sheets, include notes and worked problems from his Cambridge studies in the 1850s; Senate House and other examination problems, 1861-65; draft essay for Adams Prize, 1869; commentaries on mathematical books and papers; investigations into elliptic functions, spherical functions, Gauss's series and quaternions, ca.1870-1910. They also include some elementary work by his daughters, Maud and Geraldine, in the 1880s. 68 vols. Listing available] Collection of mathematical notebooks of M.M.U. Wilkinson 1851-1916
[Set of 4 notebooks (on heat, light, magnetism and electricity, and physics practical) kept by C.N. Brown when doing a traditional "A" level physics course at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Gainsborough, in 1961-63] Set of 4 notebooks kept by C.N. Brown when doing a traditional "A" level physics course at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 1961-1963
TO BE APPRAISED Folder containing Mr R. F. Saunders' spotters notebooks plus Ian Allan 'abc's, 1947-1955. 2 x logs of loco workings in/out of Stockton Station, 1950-1951. 1 x BR system map anotated with Mr Saunder's bicycle tour notes. TO BE APPRAISED Folder containing Mr R. F. Saunders' spotters notebooks plus Ian Allan 'abc's circa 1950
Notebooks, photographs, Notebooks of A.J. Carroll, Dewsbury Junction & Wakefield Carriage & Wagon Depot, later Carriage & Wagon superintendent, Knottingley depot, circa 1940s to 1983. 4 manuscript notesbooks: 1. Notes on wagon types, codes, coaching stock and parts, materials etc., dates from pre-nationalisation when Mr. Carroll was at Dewsbury Junction & Wakefield Carriage & Wagon Depot; 2. Condemned Wagons, contains details and dates of condemned wagons 1974-1975; 3. pocket book containing notes on wagons, movements, repairs, accidents etc. 1981; 4. notebook containing simialr details of wagons, derailments etc. 1983. Accompanied by a set of colour snapshots of wagon derailments, some of which are identified and can be related to entries in the notebooks. Notebooks of A.J. Carroll circa 1940-1983
5 LNER shop notebooks made at Doncaster Works by Reg Clayton while he was an apprentice under Sir Nigel Gresley. The books record manufacturing processes, components, dimensions, tests, repairs etc. Mr. Clayton has added a list of contents at the start of each book. The books are as follows: Untitled; ?-1937; April 1938-July 1938; July '38 Smith Shop Work; Aug. 1939 Boiler Shop. Shop notebooks of R. Clayton from Doncaster Works circa 1937-1939
[Ms. notebooks (7) / Adolf Tsenthal. The notebooks were compiled by Adolf Tsenthal whilst studying mechanical and electrical engineering at Konigliche Technische Hochschule, Munich and Konigliche Technische Hochschule, Hannover] Ms. notebooks (7) / Adolf Tsenthal 1883-1887
63 notebooks of handwritten logs of Mr Keith Locke, Northampton. (Contents to be appraised and rationalised). Notebooks of Mr K. Locke 1940-1979
[Ms. notebooks (2)] / Mark Scott. [The notebooks record the levelling and surveying of various seams at South Hetton Colliery, 1835-1836 and the condition of pits and measured work at Hetton and Elemore Collieries, George Main, George Hutton and Isabella pits 1831-1832. [THIS ENTRY IS ALSO FOR 1976-9] Ms. notebooks (2) record the levelling and surveying of various seams at South Hetton Colliery 1831-1836
[Set of seven notebooks kept by Kate Lloyd when doing a Nuffield 'A' Level physics course at Howell's School, Llandaff in 1972-74] Set of seven notebooks kept by Kate Lloyd when doing a Nuffield 'A' Level physics course at Howell's School 1972-1974
The collection consists of a time and motion notebook maintained by Mr Brown, recording labour required for piecework, analysis of production delays, notes of quantities of dyes and threads for manufacture of various fabrics, 1930-1931, and a book of fabric samples. Time and motion notebook and fabric sample book relating to Furness Vale print works circa 1930-1931
Collection of notes and handbooks relating to wireless and telegraphy training carried out by R S Bolland at the HMS Victory VI training establishment based at Crystal Palace, London and with the RAF, 1915-1918, plus two medals awarded by Aldershot Command Athletic Association to R S Bolland as a member of the wireless training school swimming team, 1918. The collection also includes notes relating to an apprenticeship in Aero Engineering undertaken by Mr Beattie in 1921, and a copy of the Pilot's Notes for the Anson I aircraft, with a dried maple leaf enclosed, 1948. Notes and handbooks relating to wireless and telegraphy training 1915-1918
Notebook compiled by William (Bill) Fisher during the course of his employment at the Shirley Institute in the Technical Department special cases team. The notebook is indexed by case number with individual company names recorded and each entry dated. The entries provide a description of the sample, the nature of the fault identified by the client, the testing carried out and the conclusion drawn. Most entries include a sample of the fabric tested, a few have diagrams for pick spacing and weave patterns. The faults identified by clients include: faulty yarns, faulty construction, weft bars, warp stripes, streaking, irregular patterns, faulty selvedges, faulty dyeing, faulty printing, and shade variations. Loose items, including cases written up on loose sheets, fabric samples, and ephemera not associated with the subject of the notebook, have been removed and stored separately in envelopes marked up with their item number and original page location. Fabric testing notebook of Bill Fisher 1952-1954
[Notebooks (5) of George Hyde Wollaston re setting up Thames Tunnel Company and the tunnel's subsequent development. 1824-1829. 4 are ms., 1 contains newspaper cuttings. See below] Notebooks (5) of George Hyde Wollaston re setting up Thames Tunnel Company and the tunnel's subsequent development 1824-1829