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Honda C100 motorcycle

Road Transport

1965

Carpet gown

Materials Science Gallery

1993

Boddingtons Bar Mat

Food & Drink Industry

Bariatric Training Model, by Ruth Lee Limited, Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales

Bariatric model

Public Health & Hygiene

2016-2017

Artificial turf, made from re-cycled materials.

Plastics and Modern Materials

2005

Periodic table t-shirt

Experimental Chemistry

2018

SeaSafe brand 'Mariner' Life Jacket 150

Protective Clothing

1990-1999

'Contour d3o' goalkeeping glove

Protective Clothing

2006

Dr3 sensor belt for use with PillCam capsule endoscopy, Given Imaging, 2000-2010. During capsule endoscopy a patient is required to wear this belt which contains sensors. Sometimes the sensors are directly applied on the patient's skin. The belt allows the PillCam to wirelessly transmit the images taken of the patient's colon to a monitor.

Belt for use with PillCam capsule endoscopy, Given Imaging, 2000-2010

Clinical Diagnosis

2000-2010

Samples of 'Nike Grind' re-cycled materials.

Plastics and Modern Materials

2005

Graticule 2-dimensional indicator with output chart brass and mahogany

Surgery

1903-1910

Aluminium coated mylar solar filter by Thousand Oa

Astronomy

1998-1999

GEC photoelectric exposure meter with instructions. Distributed by Johnson of Hendon, made in England.

GEC photoelectric exposure meter

Photographic Technology

1948

Railway uniform jacket, polyester and wool, Eurostar, dark blue ladies’ jacket with yellow edging and gold buttons, size 42, designed by Stéphane Rolland, Artistic Director of Pierre Balmain Uniforms, 1994.

Eurostar jacket

Railway Uniform & Costume

1994

Railway uniform trousers, polyester and wool, Eurostar, dark blue ladies’ trousers, pleated with two side pockets, belt loops and elasticated waist, size 42, designed by Stéphane Rolland, Artistic Director of Pierre Balmain Uniforms, 1994.

Eurostar trousers

Railway Uniform & Costume

1994

Cycle helmet 'Triumph Two' made by Bell, 1996.

Plastics and Modern Materials

1996

High visibility waistcoat, fluorescent orange background with bands of retro-reflective tape, Fastline printed on the back, size Xlarge, 70% polyester and 30% cotton, made by Jenbro Ltd, Cheshire

fastline jean jacket

Railway Uniform & Costume

1997

Honda C100 motorcycle, 1965. In 1958 Honda launched the Super Cub or C100 in Japan, introducing a new generation of light motorcycles that offered a level of comfort and performance not found in 50cc mopeds and scooters. By doing this Honda created a new market selling motorcycles to people who would never have considered buying one before. This is an example the basic C100 that was introduced to the UK in 1962. By this stage Honda had already achieved massive success around the world with the C100, selling 167,000 in 1959, more than 50% of Hondas output. In 1963 Honda had become the world’s largest motorcycle manufactures and by 1982 they had sold over 14 million Super Cubs.

Honda C100 motorcycle

Road Transport

1965

Network Rail London 2012 Olympics Travel Champion waterproof jacket. In One Transport Team brand colours of pink and purple. Features hood with tension adjustment toggles, elasticated cuffs 2 zipped pockets, internal phone pocket and breast iron -on panel bearing legend: "Travel Champion". Maker's label on inside collar insc: "ARCO". Part of a full uniform worn by Network Rail employee Jayne Hemmingway.

Network Rail Olympic Travel Champion waterproof jacket

Railway Uniform & Costume

Railway uniform skirt, polyester and wool, Eurostar, dark blue skirt with six pleats, elasticated waist and belt hoops, double lining, size 42, designed by Stéphane Rolland, Artistic Director of Pierre Balmain Uniforms, 1994.

Eurostar skirt

Railway Uniform & Costume

1994

London 2012 Olympics Travel Champion's trousers. Elasticated waist with 2 thigh pockets and single rear pocket with button fastening. Part of a full uniform worn by Network Rail employee Jayne Hemmingway.

London 2012 Olympics Travel Champion's trousers

Railway Uniform & Costume

Sweatshirt, Intercity, cotton and polyester, Intercity and swallow motif on front and on the reverse ‘The best and most civilised way to travel at speed…’, extra large, made by Hanes, USA

Intercity Sweatshirt

Railway Uniform & Costume

High visibility trousers, Fastline, fluorescent orange background with bands of retro-reflective tape, 70% polyester, 30% cotton, size 86T, length tall. Made by Jenbro Ltd, Cheshire.

fastline trousers

Railway Uniform & Costume

1997

Soft Cell demo tape.

Soft Cell Demo Tape

Creative Industries

Shirt, Thameslink Driver's Uniform, final version, supplied by Allen & Douglas Limited, light blue, short-sleeved, size 16 1/2, 65% polyester, 35% cotton.

Shirt, Thameslink Driver's Uniform

Railway Uniform & Costume

Railway uniform skirt, polyester and wool, Eurostar, dark blue skirt, straight with elasticated waist and belt hoops, double lining, size 42, designed by Stéphane Rolland, Artistic Director of Pierre Balmain Uniforms, 1994.

Eurostar skirt

Railway Uniform & Costume

1994

Trousers, Thameslink Driver's Uniform, final version, supplied by Allen & Douglas Limited, navy, 55% polyester, 45% wool.

Trousers, Thameslink Driver's Uniform

Railway Uniform & Costume

High visibility first aider waistcoat, fluorescent orange background with bands of retro-reflective tape, First Aider in green on a reflective background printed on the back, size Xlarge, 70% polyester and 30% cotton, made by Jenbro Ltd, Cheshire

fastline first aider waistcoat

Railway Uniform & Costume

1997

High visibility overall, fluorescent orange background with bands of retro-reflective tape, Fastline printed on the back and chest, size medium, 70% polyester and 30% cotton, made by Jenbro Ltd, Cheshire

fastline overall

Railway Uniform & Costume

1997

Dummy pilot, one of two, in pressure suit: pressure suit developed by RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine, RAE Farnborough, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, 1974. Used for demonstrations of high altitude, pressurized hot-air balloon ‘Daffodil II’ cabin: with the overall design specification by Julian Nott, England; cabin shell structure designed by Roger Munk at Aerospace Developments, London, England, and Tony Offredi, England; and constructed by Maidboats Limited, Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, 1973. On 25th February 1974, Julian Nott and Felix Pole used ‘Daffodil II’, to break the world hot-air balloon altitude record. They reached a height of 13,961 metres near Lake Bhopal, central India.

Dummy pilot, with red boots, for demonstrating hot-air balloon ‘Daffodil II’ cabin: 1974 world altitude record holder

Aeronautics

1973-1974

Ski-suit trousers, by Skimer, Paris, France, 1970-1973. Used with high altitude, pressurized hot-air balloon ‘Daffodil II’ cabin: with the overall design specification by Julian Nott, England; cabin shell structure designed by Roger Munk at Aerospace Developments, London, England, and Tony Offredi, England; and constructed by Maidboats Limited, Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, 1973. On 25th February 1974, Julian Nott and Felix Pole used ‘Daffodil II’, to break the world hot-air balloon altitude record. They reached a height of 13,961 metres near Lake Bhopal, central India.

Ski-suit trousers, used in hot-air balloon ‘Daffodil II’ cabin: 1974 world altitude record holder

Aeronautics

1970-1973

Polo shirt, Thameslink Driver's Uniform, final version, supplied by Kustom Kit, navy, 65% polyester, 35% cotton, size large.

Polo shirt, Thameslink Driver's Uniform

Railway Uniform & Costume

Railway uniform jacket, polyester and cotton, Eurostar, dark blue ladies’ jacket with elasticated waist, Eurostar logo on front and back, size small, by Result, England.

Eurostar jacket

Railway Uniform & Costume

1994

Ski-suit jacket, by Skimer, Paris, France, 1970-1973. Used with high altitude, pressurized hot-air balloon ‘Daffodil II’ cabin: with the overall design specification by Julian Nott, England; cabin shell structure designed by Roger Munk at Aerospace Developments, London, England, and Tony Offredi, England; and constructed by Maidboats Limited, Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, 1973. On 25th February 1974, Julian Nott and Felix Pole used ‘Daffodil II’, to break the world hot-air balloon altitude record. They reached a height of 13,961 metres near Lake Bhopal, central India.

Ski-suit jacket, used in hot-air balloon ‘Daffodil II’ cabin: 1974 world altitude record holder

Aeronautics

1970-1973

Dummy pilot, one of two, in pressure suit: pressure suit developed by RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine, RAE Farnborough, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, 1974. Used for demonstrations of high altitude, pressurized hot-air balloon ‘Daffodil II’ cabin: with the overall design specification by Julian Nott, England; cabin shell structure designed by Roger Munk at Aerospace Developments, London, England, and Tony Offredi, England; and constructed by Maidboats Limited, Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, 1973. On 25th February 1974, Julian Nott and Felix Pole used ‘Daffodil II’, to break the world hot-air balloon altitude record. They reached a height of 13,961 metres near Lake Bhopal, central India.

Dummy pilot, with yellow boots, for demonstrating hot-air balloon ‘Daffodil II’ cabin: 1974 world altitude record holder

Aeronautics

1973-1974

High visibility waistcoat, fluorescent orange background with bands of retro-reflective tape, Fastline printed on the back, size Xlarge, 70% polyester and 30% cotton, made by Jenbro Ltd, Cheshire

fastline waistcoat

Railway Uniform & Costume

1997

Padded foam base for the high altitude, pressurized hot-air balloon cabin. Overall specification designed by Julian Nott, England, with the cabin shell structure designed by Roger Munk at Aerospace Developments, London, England, and Tony Offredi, England, and constructed by Maidboats Limited, Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, 1973. Julian Nott and Felix Pole used the high altitude, pressurized hot-air balloon cabin to break the altitude record for a hot-air balloon in Daffodil II, 1974, when the balloon reached a height of 45,836 feet near Lake Bhopal, central India.

Padded Base for Hot-Air Balloon ‘Daffodil II’ Cabin

Aeronautics

1973