7 boxes, 10 bundles and 1 envelope containing the personal papers of Mr Edward Hatfield, an employee of the Eccles Board of Education. They cover three areas; the first primarily being his involvement with the local education committee throughout the Second World War, providing information, equipment, training and materials. The second element relates to official home and war office Second World War publications. In addition to his Board of Education duties, Mr Hatfield acted as Head ARP Warden for Sector 17a, the Parrin Lane, Napier Road, Monton Mill area of Eccles, whilst his wife acted as 2nd Senior Warden. The printed matter and correspondence may just relate to these duties, but also have been used for research purposes whilst having input into the protection of the area's schools and its pupils. The third element consists of personal ephemera, including sheet music, souvenirs of national events, cards and photographs. The records suggest that in addition to being used in a Boys Brigade setting, some of the sheet music material may have also been used in his educational work. By 1942 Edward Hatfield was serving with the Royal Artillery in North Africa. Some of the records are closed for 100 years under the terms of the Data Protection Act. Collection of documents relating to Air Raid Precautions compiled by Mr Edward Hatfield from Eccles. circa 1918-circa 1950
This collection contains Shackleton related publications, books and manuals from 1963-1991, including servicing records, parts catalogues and a procurement report. Publications - Avro Shackleton 1963-1991
6 items: Telegraph sent by Alcock & Brown from Clifden to the Vickers mechanics at St Johns, Newfoundland Passport of Harold F. Potter, aeroplane instructor File of minutes and correspondence from the Manchester Chief Committee Clerks Office Ceremonies Section relating to the civic recognition of Sir John Alcock and Lieutenant Sir Arthur Whitten Brown Programme from a Manchester Town Hall reception to meet Alcock & Brown, and signed on the reverse Letter from Jack Alcock to Mr. Gibbons relating to a loaned camera Postcard sent by Jack Alcock to Fred Moseley from Kédos Prisoner of War camp in Turkey. Collection of papers relating to Sir Jack Alcock and to Alcock and Brown's first Transatlantic flight. 1918-1919
Papers and photographs mostly relating to Captain Sir John Alcock, with some items relating to the first Transatlantic flight by Alcock & Brown. c.1909-1920. Collection of papers and photographs relating to Captain Sir John Alcock. circa 1909-1920
Nine archival boxes of archive material from Mather & Platt and related companies. Includes board minutes, annual reports, accounts, salary information, pensions administration papers, legal agreements and share transfers and accounts, 1930-1990. Papers relating to Mather & Platt and associated companies 1930-90
Collection aircraft maintenance handbooks and notebooks, used and created by William Arthur Cavanagh, c.1942-1944. Collection of handbooks and notebooks relating to aviation circa 1942-1944
A small collection of catalogues, maintenance manuals, instruction manuals, plans and photographs relating to civil and military engines and vehicles made by Crossley Motors. Motor Vehicle Instruction Manuals, Sales Literature and Photographs 1914-1966
A Centenary publication celebrating a hundred years in operation 1874-1974. Also a Company newsletter published in May 1995. The Shiloh Story and Shiloh News 1974-1995
Manuals (produced by the Air Ministry), correspondence, photographs relating to the Scottish Aviation Pioneer CC Mark 1 Index Number XJ466 Collection of papers relating to the Pioneer CC Mark 1 Index Number XJ466 1954-1957
A small number of items relating to AEI and GEC consisting of a Brochure, Newsletter, Newspaper cuttings relating to the Turbine Division of GEC, plus a Long Service Award for a former employee. Ephemera from GEC and AEI Ltd 1971-1984
Photographs, Commemorative Certificate from No.8 Squadron, Tactical Pilotage Chart, Newsletters and papers relating to the Shackleton MR3 Registration WR970 aircraft. Collection of archival material and books relating to David Davenport's employment at Hawker Siddeley & British Aerospace. 1976-1980
Collection of printed material relating to the Rank Travelling Matte process, mostly written by Robert L Hoult (and compiled by him). Archive relating to the Rank Travelling Matte process 1953-1960
Railway Mission archive - 5 plastic packing crates containing minutes, letter books, publications, journals and other archival documents and small artefacts from the Railway Mission offices, Doncaster. The Railway Mission Archive 1878-1996
A series of papers, photographs and pilots log books relating to the testing of early delta wing aircraft built by AVRO. Model types flown include the 707A, Vulcan Mark 1 and 2 bombers, prototype of the AVRO 748 and the Hawker Siddley Andover and the Nimrod. Papers and Photographs relating to Jimmy Harrison, Pilot 1952-1984
1 box of records, including trade literature, accounts and catalogues. Nettle Accessories was incorporated in 1922 as Victor H. Iddon Ltd. Originally based in Stockport, the company had factories in Manchester and Wythenshawe and later moved its headquarters to Chadderton. The company was acquired by Aerialite Ltd in 1947, and the name was changed to Nettle Accessories Ltd in c1950. In 1973, it was acquired by Delta, which changed to Delta Electrical Accessories in 1980. Delta also owned switchgear manufacturer Midland Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd, and the two parts of the business were combined in c.1982 to form Delta Accessories and Domestic Switchgear Ltd. D.R. Illuminations Ltd were manufacturers of outdoor lighting, originally part of Nettle Accessories, and later absorbed into Delta. The collection is divided into 7 series, to reflect changes to company names and ownership. 1. Victor H. Iddon Ltd. 2. Nettle Accessories Ltd under the ownership of Aerialite 3. Nettle Accessories Ltd under the ownership of Delta 4. Delta Electrial Accessories Ltd. 5. Delta Accessories and Electrical Switchgear Ltd. 6. Midland Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd 7. D.R. lluminations Ltd. Collection of trade literature for Nettle Accessories Ltd of Stockport and related companies. 1955-1985; circa 1955-1985; circa 1955-1985; circa 1955-1985; circa 1955-1985
Amongst the booklets, articles, handbooks, catalogues, instructions, advertising, photographs, technical diagrams and bulletins there is the following; The British Spinners' And Doublers' Association - Handbook of Agreements on Wages and Conditions. 1966. Papers Relating to the Textile Industry Collected by Vincent Newton 1956-1977
Documents relating to Mr Connor's employment at AVRO and later the Hawker Siddeley Group. Documents include correspondence, medical clearance records, CVs, job descriptions, notebooks on design revisions, meetings and photographs. Small series of publicty material related to aircraft he worked on, along with press articles and other publcations, 1940-1978. Papers relating to AVRO aircraft designs by Richard Connor, Chief Designer. 1940-1978
Various including membership card for Manchester Cycle Track Racing League, scrapbook of articles relating to Wilf Higgins' career, programmes from track meetings and race events, photographs and newspaper clippings, Wilf Higgins' passport and driving licences, letters of reference from previous employers. Collection of archives relating to the cycling career of Wilf Higgins 1920-1952
Includes apprentice records, employment handbook, notebooks and articles relating to the work of Mr Frederick Vaughan, a project engineer for Mather and Platts Ltd. who worked on processes relating to bleaching, dyeing and finishing in the textile industry. Documents relating to employment as a textile engineer 1950-1989
The archive consists of plans and notebooks related to underground mines and the canal at Worsley Delph as well as mine ventilation, including calculations and measurements. Papers and notebooks on mine ventilation, created and collected by Donald Haigh. 1800-1981
Papers relating to Mechanical Engineering collected by Alexander Christie "Sandy" Jack c.1924-1979 Papers relating to Mechanical Engineering collected by Alexander Christie "Sandy" Jack c.1924-1979
A collection of material relating to Beyer, Peacock, amassed by former employees of the company, c.1854-1986, consisting of: photographs of the works, employees and locomotives; a bundle of letters written by Beyer; site plans of Gorton; livery transfers; engineering drawings; notes and papers relating to the company history written by Harold Holden; papers, photographs and booklets relating to the centenary celebrations in 1954; books, brochures and leaflets. Collection of material relating to Beyer, Peacock and Company Limited 1854-1986
Records of the Liverpool Road Station Society, Manchester, c.1970-1989. Includes minutes, financial records, news paper cuttings and correspondence. The records of the Liverpool Road Station Society circa 1970-1989
Records relating to the business of Kearns-Richards, including order books, glass-plate negatives and films . Kearns-Richards Limited, Broadheath, Manchester, c1891-1971. Records relating to Kearns Richards Limited circa 1891-circa 1971
27 volumes and 7 folders of business records including minutes, financial records, employment records and marketing records, 1888-1961 Collection of business records relating to the corporate governance, financial management, employment and marketing functions of Mather and Platt, covering periods based at both Salford Iron Works and at the Park Works site in Newton Heath, as well as periods before and after the limited company was formed. 1888-1961
Three files of papers relating to the role of Vice Chair and Chair of the Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, comprising: general papers and correspondence, 1983-1994; papers relating to the AGM and conference of the British Association of Friends of Museums held in Manchester in 1993. Papers relating to the role of Vice Chair and Chair of the Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. 1983-1994
Books, booklets, technical papers, pamphlets and articles relating to Robert R Whyte's employment in the Gas Turbine Department at Metropolitan-Vickers. c.1939-1972. Records relating to Metropolitan-Vickers, Associated Electrical Industries and General Electric Co. circa 1939-1972
Report on aircraft cable control circuits and binder of technical drawings and datasheets. Teleflex Products Limited, Essex, c.1950-1960. Report on aircraft control cable systems and set of technical drawings and data sheets for aircraft components circa 1950-1960
Notebooks, diagrams , newspapers and catalogues relating to printing presses. South Lancashire Newspapers Limited, Lancashire, c1961-1987 Collection of documents relating to newspaper printing presses circa 1961-circa 1987
Includes historical and instructional books, progress and emmission reports, employee and structural photographs, newspaper cuttings, booklets, company journals, glass-plate negatives of power station technology, and certificates. Power stations covered include Kearsley, Radcliffe and Padiham, Queensferry. c1921-1950 Papers relating to the Lancashire Electric Power Co. and Lancashire power stations circa 1921-1950
Papers regarding modifications at Barton Works, including plans, invoices and memos. Associated Electrical Industries Limited, Manchester, c.1960-1969 Papers regarding modifications at Associated Electrical Industries Barton Works circa 1960-1969
The Railtrack Archive comprising of books, files, minutes etc. of Railtrack and RT Group PLC and various subsidiary companies, 1994-2003. CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS UNTIL 19 MARCH 2025. ANY REQUESTS FOR ACCESS TO BE REFERRED TO THE NRM ARCHIVIST Railtrack Archive 1994-2003