Main cable, twin core, paper insulated, lead sheathed, by British Insulated Wire Company, installed in 1889 Main cable 1889
Collection of technical drawings, correspondence and photographs relating to the Hartree Differential Analyser
Two-core cable sample, paper insulated, lead sheathed, by British Insulated Wire Company Two-core cable sample
Four A4 manilla wallets of plans, brochures, research data, etc relating to Klystron testing and research into microwaves at Ferranti. The circuit diagrams and research notes explain the process of developing microwaves using Klystron magnets, travelling wave tubes (parametric amplifiers), oscilliscopes, transistors and semi-conductors. Research papers of H V Botley into microwaves and Klystron testing at Ferranti 1950-1970
Colour photographic print of Thorpe Marsh Power Station and service instructions for Brush Ljungstrom Turbo Generators. Brush Electrical Engineering Company Limited, Loughborough, c1963. Papers relating to Thorpe Marsh Power Station. circa 1963
Manuals and reports relating to astonomical camera made by Data Corporation, USA, c1965, and cannister of film labelled "Exposed film to be developed at Manchester taken period 16.12.66-6.1.67" Papers and film relating to DATA Corporation Astronomical Camera 1961-1969
A small collection of documents consisting of a series of speeches given by Sir Felix Pole between 1930 and 1943, reproduced in print. The series includes a short comment on the trial of Metropolitan-Vickers engineers in the Soviet Union (USSR) in 1933, including the circumstances leading up to the proceedings and the trial itself. Obituary for Sir Felix Pole reprinted from The Times and copies of Memorandum and Articles of Association for AEI Engineering. 26 items. Documents belonging to Sir Felix Pole 1930-1956
6 archive boxes and 4 loose items, including: newspaper cuttings and articles by A. V. Roe and H. V. Roe describing the early days of A. V. Roe & Co. Ltd; papers relating to the early flying careers of H. V. Roe and A. V. Roe, including early flights of Avro aircraft; promotional and trade literature for A. V. Roe & Co. Ltd, including copies of The Joy-Stick; photographs of Avro aircraft, including aeroplanes at Brownfield Mill and at Brooklands; photographs of A. V. Roe, H. V. Roe and other members of the Roe family; genealogical research papers; papers relating to Mrs. Roe's Orphanage, established by Annie Sofia Roe, the mother of A. V. and H. V. Roe; papers relating to H. V. Roe's military aviation career; personal papers of H. V. Roe relating to Leatherhead, Surrey. H. V. Roe archive. 1907-1949
Commemorative brochure celebrating 50 years of business published by Holden & Brooke Ltd and a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association for Smith (Piccadilly) Ltd a company set up by William and Stephen Smith. Commemorative Brochure for Holden & Brooke Ltd and Memorandum and Articles of Association of Smith (Piccadilly) Limited. 1933-1946
Papers and photographic material, including share certificates, glass plate negatives, photographs and framed images. Frederick J. Abbott Limited, Castlefield, Manchester, 1892-1987. Collection of papers relating to Frederick J. Abbott Ltd 1892-1987
Two boxes of material containing engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, instruction manuals, catalogues and reports, relating to Co-Co Locomotives and the development of electrified railway lines. British Railways; Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company Limited; Westinghouse Brake and Signal Company, c.1950-1956 Collection of plans and handbooks relating to the EM2 locomotive produced by Metropolitan Vickers and the development of electrified railway lines circa 1950-1956
Annual inspection reports on No. 1 engine and barring engine at Shawclough Mill (1920) Limited, Rochdale. Royal Insurance Company Limited, 1949-1965 (with some gaps). Engine inspection reports with graphs by Royal Insurance Company Limited 1949-1965
Papers relating to the Lancashire Aero Club, with copies of The Elevator Magazine. c.1920-c.1979 Papers relating to the Lancashire Aero Club circa 1920-circa 1979
A folder containing receipts and bills for furniture, houshold plate, jewellery and works of art all purchased by the Witte family, Merchants in Manchester. Collection of bills, receipts and an inventory from the Witte family, Dunham. 1883-1915
1 folder containing a menu signed by attendees of the Forty-Fourth Re-Union Dinner of the AVRO 504 Club and a letter Signed Menu from the AVRO 504 Club 1995-04-28
Records relating to Walmer Manufacturing Co. Ltd, lingerie manufacturers. Features promotional material for a line of lingerie and nightwear known as the 'Dorothy Lord Collection', after the designer, plus dress making materials possibly used by Miss Lord. Publicity material, photographs and dress making patterns. 1949-1960
Collection of research papers, academic correspondence and personal correspondence relating to the career of Professor Douglas Farnie at both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, with a focus on research into the Manchester Ship Canal and on the textile industry in the North West of England, Russia and Japan. It includes research notes, statistics, articles by Farnie and many others, obituaries of academics, some photographs and illustrations. The collection includes his notes for his book 'The English Cotton Industry and World Market', including the detailed statistics he used in the book to illustrate the historical phenomena of cycles and periods of economic growth and decline. His research papers and some of his correspondence also reflect the work he carried out in collaboration with Japanese and American scholars. As Farnie worked by writing in longhand and working with a typist, many of the papers in the collection are handwritten. Most of the collection is in English, with some material in French and German. Papers of Professor Douglas Farnie 1930-2008
A collection of books, photographic prints and glass plate slides of the machine when it was in use at the University of Manchester. The two books are; Crank. J. The Differntial Analyser. Longmans. London. (1947) Hartree, Douglas. Calculating Instruments and Machines. The University of Illinois Press. Urbana. (1949) Photographs and published papers relating to the Hartree Differential Analyser. 1948-1961. 1944-1948
1 box of reports, photographs, drawings of the restoration project as well as photocopies of articles related to the history of the Dragon Rapide aircraft index number G-ADAH 1 file containing report onrestoration of AVRO Triplane replica 1 file containing report on the restoration of AVRO Avian index number G-EBZM Collection of papers relating to the restoration of the De Havilland D.H. 8a Dragon Rapide, AVRO Triplane and AVRO Avian aircraft circa 1986-1988
Museum of Science and Industry aircraft stands, papers drawings and notes from 1986 Support Brackets for Static Aircraft in Air & Space Hall 1986
Photocopy of Wing Commander J A Robinson's pilot's log book showing record of flights in multi-engined and jet aircraft both miltary and civil. Pilots Flying Log book belonging to Wing Commander J A Robinson 1976-1988
Collection of papers consisting of the following; Notebook containing training notes, Flying Log Book and corrsepondence from the Civil Aviation Authority. Papers relating to the career of Mr David H Emery, a pilot in the Royal Air Force 1944-1989
Collection of papers consisting of: Flight log related to commercial flights taken by Anthony Heap between 1964-1971 Ministry of Civil Aviation, Report on Accident Investigation Procedure Cmd.7564 Nov 1948 International Register Review 1975-1976 Air Ministry, Air Navigation Directions (A.N.D.9) Air Ministry, Notice to Aircraft Owners and Ground Engineers, 1934-1939 Air Ministry, List of Firms 1932 Air Ministry, Airworthiness Handbook 1932-1933 Collection of papers relating to aviation 1932-1976
Four large boxes and one file of records relating to the testing of the British Aerospace 146 'Whisper Jet.' Later versions of the aircraft were known as the AVRO RJ and AVRO RJX. Flight Test Records - BAe 146 Aircraft 1982
Collection of Pilot's Flying Log Book, Attenstation and Enlistment papers, Pay Book, various training booklets and photographic prints relating to Flight Officer Alfred Kemp's career with the RAF and RCAF during the Second World War. Papers relating to the Career of Flight Officer Alfred Kemp 1941-1946
Photographic prints of a Kearsley Power Station electric locomotive operated by the CEGB, Driver's Manuals for Manchester-Glossop electrified line and for Manchester-Sheffield-Wath electrified lines and two GEC Traction Ltd brochures. Photographs, instruction manuals for locomotive drivers and GEC brochures for electric locomotives. 1950-1970
1 envelope containing: engine drawings; menu card; wage book; wings Collection of items relating to aviation 1945-1949
1 box of instrument charts and instruction books Collection of papers relating to Fielden instruments used in the textile industry circa 1955-1965
17 documents Collection of patent documents and trade literature for Arundel Coulthard & Co. Ltd of Preston, lawn mower manufacturers
Collection of papers relating to Crossley Brothers Collection of papers relating to Crossley Brothers and to a Model 85 Duplicating Machine 1889-1987
1 folder of notes, photocopies and leaflets Collection of memoirs and notes by J. F. Fielden circa 1955
1 envelope of leaflets, booklets, copy photographic prints & a camera price list. Subject areas include: photography; locomotive development by Beyer, Peacock & Co. Ltd; Manchester architecture Collection of local history material
Papers created by or relating to Crossley Brothers Ltd., including correspondence, photographs, notes, articles and booklets. Also includes articles on the development of gas and oil engines. c.1867-1984. Papers created by or relating to Crossley Brothers Ltd., including correspondence, photographs, notes, articles and booklets. Also includes articles on the development of gas and oil engines. c.1867-1984. circa 1867-1984
3 boxes consisting of financial records and correspondence Papers of the Liverpool Road Station Society circa 1975-1985
1 box the contents of which include: IME Journal offprints; published company history; description of Metropolitan Vickers site; indicator charts and film Collection of papers relating to Metropolitan Vickers Gas Turbine Department 1928-1961
13 items, consisting of a photograph album, instruction sheets, trade literature and drawings Collection of papers relating to the Philips Electron Microscopes EM75 and EM100 circa 1949
1 box of records, including photographs, maps, navigation route book and technical publications Collection of aircraft records relating to RAF Crosby-on-Eden
A box containing draft documents related to British Standards Institution, Aerospace Standards, also contains letters from Alexander Christie Jack. British Standards Institute draft papers collected by A C "Sandy" Jack 1960-1970
Collection includes: Photographs and slides of the Cretemanor ship and wallpaper manufacture, Brochures, books and product information sheets for various companies including Shell, Rolls Royce and Metropolitan Vickers Railway and engineering trade journals Articles and reports Beyer Peacock plans Papers, leaflets and photographs relating to railways, shipbuilding and engineering. Includes 2 plans for Beyer Peacock trains. c.1930-1980 circa 1930-1980
A box of newspapers, newspaper cuttings and magazine articles about various aspects of flight. Historic items on early development and mile stones of aircraft and engines also various people of note connected to avaition. Collection of newspapers, newspaper cuttings and articles relating to aviation 1939-1982
5 boxes and 1 bundle, consisting of the Society of Licensed Aircraft Engineers and Technologists committee papers; newsletters; course papers and examination sheets; photographs; brochures; journals. Also City & Guilds of London Institute, Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering prospectus, course programmes, examination papers and minutes of Advisory Committee on Aeronautical Engineering. Collection of papers relating to the aircraft engineers' training and career of A C "Sandy" Jack 1960-1970
1 bundle of trade literature, manuals, price lists and notifications Collection of papers relating to Henry Livesey & Co. looms
The files mainly contain samples of labels and packaging materials used by the company in the UK and for export, commonly known as Guard Books. Papers of Ilford Imaging UK Ltd. 1920-1979