Replica Queen's Jubilee Relay Baton

Local History

2001

Replica baton produced by Cadbury's to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay which took place in advance of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Rectangular Vesta matchbox

Plastics and Modern Materials

1897

Rectangular Vesta match box of black ebonite, hinged side flaps for opening, top decorated with jubilee portrait of Queen Victoria, reverse marked R, encircled by leaf and flower decoration, c. 1901

Rubber mat depicting the Crystal Palace, 1951.

Plastics and Modern Materials

1951

Flat oval mat made of pink rubber, moulded with raised picture of the Crystal Palace, made to commemorate the Festival of Britain, 1951, by Suba-Maid Limited, England, 1951

Manchester Commonwealth Games Carrier Bag

Local History

2002

Official carrier bag from the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Manchester Commonwealth Games Keyring

Local History

2002

2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games keyring; depicts the Games' mascot, Kit the Kat, playing hockey.

Commemorative Bum Bag for Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay

Local History

2002

Bum bag commemorating the Queen's Jubilee baton relay, which preceded the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Manchester Commonwealth Games Keyring

Local History

2002

A 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games keyring featuring the Kit mascot and the caption 'Hit up the Games!'.

Kit the Kat Mascot Soft toy

Local History

2002

A Kit the Kat mascot soft toy from the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Manchester Commonwealth Games Keyring

Local History

2002

Keyring from the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games; shows the Kit the Kat mascot somersaulting.

"100 Days" Manchester Commonwealth Games Badge

Local History

2002

'100 days to the Games' pin badge from Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, on original card mount.

"200 days" Manchester Commonwealth Game Badge

Local History

2002

'200 days to the games' badge from 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, on original card mount.

Pin cushion

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's pin cushion

George Stephenson's hair

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's hair in frame.

Tortoiseshell hair brush

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's tortoiseshell hair brush.

Letter from George Stephenson

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's letter.

Florin Coin

Coal Mining

1916

Coin, a florin, taken from the body of Mr John Jones, 1916

"0 Days" Manchester Commonweath Games Badge

Local History

2002

'0 days to the games' pin badge from 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, on original card mount.

George Stephenson's magnifying glass

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's magnifying glass, circular with protective cover on hinge

George Stephenson's seal

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's gold seal.

Drawing instruments belonging to George Stephenson

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's drawing instruments in wooden case

Silver repeater belonging to George Stephenson

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's silver repeater.

George Stephenson lancets

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's silver lancet case and two lancets.

"Friend of Manchester" Commonwealth Games Badge

Local History

2002

'Friend of Manchester' pin badge from 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, on original card mount.

Clinometer belonging to George Stephenson

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's clinometer in wooden case

Shaving brush

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's shaving brush

George Stephenson's hair brush

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's hair brush.

George Stephenson's 1ft rule

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's 1ft rule, hinged

Manchester Commonwealth Games Badge

Local History

2002

A circular yellow badge from the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Manchester Commonwealth Games Badge

Local History

2002

'Choose It ' volunteer's badge from Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Gold watch belonging to George Stephenson

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's gold watch.

Penny Coin

Coal Mining

1900

Coin, a penny, taken from the body of Mr John Jones, 1900

Kit the Kat Soft Toy

Local History

2002

Soft toy of Kit the Kat, the mascot of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Measuring tape, George Stephenson's

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's measuring tape.

Manchester Commonwealth Games Keyring

Local History

2002

A 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games keyring with 'Crew 2002' logo.

"Friend of Manchester" Commonwealth Games Badge

Local History

2002

'Friend of Manchester' pin badge from 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, on original card mount.

"Friend of Manchester" Commonwealth Games Badge

Local History

2002

'Friend of Manchester' pin badge from 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, on original card mount.

Manchester Commonwealth Games Commemorative Mug

Local History

2002

Commemorative mug from the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

A collection of Indian cinema memorabilia (Bombay Talkies Reserve Collection)

Cinematography

1938-1985

Collection of Indian cinema memorabilia: posters, lobby cards and film stills.

Paper wrapper for lock of hair, reputedly from King George III, 1760-1820.

Anatomy & Pathology

1927

Paper inscribed 'Hair of His late Majesty King George the Third Received from Sir K. Taylor 27 January 1927' in which the lock of hair was wrapped

Calico bag

Miscellanea & Curiosities

George Stephenson's printed callico bag with embroidered pattern

Collection of Film Publicity and Memorabilia

Cinematography

Collection of film publicity/memorabilia.

blood donation memorabilia

Public Health & Hygiene

Two bookmarks and a booklet from The Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, Bombay donated by Dr K L G Goldsmith.