Manuscript lecture: "The aerial graphoscope" by E.S. Bruce Manuscript lecture: "The aerial graphoscope"
M.S. description of Ellis's tuning forks; envelope with counts of pitches of forks; three books: History of musical pitch, Musical Scales, Sensations of Tone. Description of Ellis's Tuning forks and related material
Manuscript, paper, Diary of a journey from London to Algeria to level and survey a line of railway from Philipville to Constantine, by John Lyon Alexander (1821-1884). 41pp. Alexander wrote this diary account for his wife Jane. According to the family, Alexander was an architect and it is not known if he undertook other railway work. Diary of a journey from London to Algeria to level & survey a line of railway from Philipville to Constantine 1856
"Acceleration in Theory and Practice" - manuscript of an unpublished book by C. F. Dendy Marshall, 1945. In the preface he states that the book grew out of his preparations for a new edition of "The Resistance of Express Trains" (1925). He also says "I do not think any book has ever been published, in any language, devoted solely to the subject [of acceleration], although it is such an interesting and important one." Includes a note to publishers dated 30 March 1945, and a list of Dendy Marshall's previous books. Acceleration in Theory and Practice 1945
Typewritten manuscript of lecture notes to accompany lantern slide show entitled 'Impressions of Egypt', written by Alexander Keighley. 35 pages secured together and to carboard back by two brass studs at top. Annotated and corrected in pencil. Impressions Of Egypt 1900-1929
Typewritten manuscript of lecture notes to accompany lantern slide show entitled 'Impressions of Egypt', written by Alexander Keighley. 35 pages secured together and to carboard back by two brass studs at top. Annotated and corrected in pencil. Impressions Of Egypt 1900-1929
Manuscript, paper, 'A Fortnight Abroad', by William Buckle, 1885. An account of a holiday to Switzerland by the author and his friend Edward Doughty, in August 1885. The holiday was a GER package tour, and the account details travel, the places he stayed at, and the people he met. 37pp. Transcript available. A Fortnight Abroad 1885
Typescript of a lecture, "History of the Rise and Progress of the Lanashire and Yorkshire Railway and its Rolling Stock," by A. Rogerson, dated 30 July 1896 and read at the Horwich Mechanics' Insitute. With notes from the "General Office" titled "General List of Events - Horwich Works" 1886-1937. History of the Rise and Progress of the Lanashire and Yorkshire Railway and its Rolling Stock 1896
Manuscript, paper, A Trip to Paris, & its Exhibition of 1889, by John Dodd. Describes a trip by rail to visit the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Includes detailed descriptions of the journey, fellow passengers, Paris, the exhibition including Locomotion, the French transport system, etc. Dodd was station master at Tow Law in County Durham. Includes printed map of the exhibition site. Transcript and notes by the donor available. A Trip to Paris, & its Exhibition of 1889 1889
Manuscript, paper volume with buckram-covered card covers, 'Unbeaten Tracks', by H.B., assumed to be H. Bird, writing to his brother (brother-in-law?) Charles Chambers. The manuscript consists of copies of letters from H.B. to Chambers between April 1860 and November 1870. The inside cover bears the signature of Edith M. Bird. The letters describe railway journeys, works and travels through France, Italy, Hungary, Poland etc. Towns from where HB writes and frequently describes include Paris, Leghorn, Naples, Foggia, Borynicze (Poland), Bukowina, Transylvania, Budapest, Moldavia, Vienna and London. Unbeaten Tracks circa 1870
Manuscript of an unpublished biography of William Friese-Greene by Winton Johnson. Manuscript of an unpublished biography of William Friese-Greene 1947-1986
[Manuscript (4p.)] Observations on the intended Rail or Tram way from Stockton by Darlington to the Collieries near Auckland &c proj[ecte]d in 1819 - & which was intended to pass thro Lord Darlington's Estates in the Co[unt]y of D[urha]m. [Bears note under title 'This Line was aft[erwar]ds aband[one]d'. Probably the copy of Francis Mewburn, solicitor to the Stockton and Darlington Railway Company. Signed 'Willm. Stobart, Thos. Fenwick, Bishop Auckland Feby. 23rd 1819'] Manuscript, Observations on the intended Rail or Tram way from Stockton by Darlington to the Collieries near Auckland 1819
Manuscript notes for a lecture by W R Bruce to the MIC on 30 October 1957. Notes for lecture given by W R Bruce, 1957 1957
Manuscript notes, typewritten, Classes in Railway Subjects, 1929-1930, Railway Law, relating to W R Bruce. Notes for classes in Railway Subjects and Railway Law, 1929 to 1930 1929-1930