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Model of the Parsons single-reduction geared turbine machinery

1939-1947

Parson's no. 2 geared turbine fitted to a launch, with two explanatory diagrams

1897

NT22 silica wireless valve, 1922-1924

1922-1924

Morley Electronics Teletext Adaptor

1986

Gelatin silver print entitled 'The Swann Hunter shipyards, Wallsend'. Photograph by Nick Hedges.

The Swann Hunter shipyards, Wallsend

1970-07

Gelatin silver print entitled 'Terraces near shipyard, Wallsend'. Photograph by Nick Hedges.

Terraces near shipyard, Wallsend

1970-07

Gelatin silver print entitled 'Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend'. Photograph by Nick Hedges.

Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend

1970-07

Collection of tools, machines and products made and used by the Oldham based roller covering business, Clegg and Mellor. Clegg and Mellor created coverings for a range of roller types, including those for combing machines, winding machines, draw frames and spinning machines. The material dates from around 1930-1989.

Clegg and Mellor roller covering collection

Working model, scale 1:12, of a four-stoke single acting marine diesel engine as fitted in M.V. "Raby Castle" (1924) with electric motor, in glazed case on plinth case, with key (see note), by the North-Easten Engineering Co. Ltd., Wallsend, England, 1924-1939

Working model of marine diesel engine as fitted in M.V. 'Raby Castle'

1924-1939

Ship's worksplate, brass oval, 'The Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Co Ltd. 1912. Engine No 65, Wallsend-upon-Tyne'. Dimensions 18" x 11 1/4".

Brass ship's worksplate

Working model of an inverted four-stage expansion marine engine as fitted to the SS 'Springwell' (1914), in glazed case on stand, consisting of 1) engine model 2) multi-collar thrust bearing 3)partially sectioned stern tube and propeller in stern frame 4) box of screws

Model of balanced quadruple expansion engine

1914-1930

Gelatin silver print entitled 'Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend'. Photograph by Nick Hedges.

Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend

1970-07

Gelatin silver print entitled 'Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend'. Photograph by Nick Hedges.

Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend

1970-07

Gelatin silver print entitled 'Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend'. Photograph by Nick Hedges.

Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend

1970-07

Gelatin silver print entitled 'Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend'. Photograph by Nick Hedges.

Coming off shift near the Swann Hunter shipyards at Wallsend

1970-07

Working model of Parson's doubel reduction geared turbine machinery with two driving shaft, by Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Co. Ltd., Wallsend, 1927-1929

Working model of Parsons Double, reduction geared turbines

1927-1929