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King George VI and President Truman

Photographs

1945-08-02

Grigg's electromagnetic machine, conical induction

Therapeutics

1880-1890

Grigg's electro-magnetic therapy machine, late 19t

Therapeutics

1873-1886

Set of 16 metal rings made from magnetic alloy, ac

Materials Science Gallery

1996-1997

Dental key, double bend, steel with ebony handle,

Dentistry

1820-1860

"OsterRusks" baby food

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

1980-1981

Brass oval-pattern frame sextant.

Navigation

1850-1880

Grigg's electromagnetic machine in mahogany box, w

Therapeutics

1880-1890

Electromagnetic machine, induction coil with elect

Therapeutics

1880-1890

Grigg's electromagnetic therapy machine, by Chisle

Therapeutics

1886-1900

Box containing Grigg's late 19th century electroma

Therapeutics

1873-1900

Grigg's electromagnetic machine mounted in box wit

Therapeutics

1880-1890

Box containing Grigg's C19 electromagnetic therapy

Therapeutics

1886-1900

Great Western Railway Weston Mill Viaduct

Photographic Collections (Railway)

1903

Token for Sail Canvas Manufactory, Plymouth

Coins, Medals & Tokens

1796

Great Western Railway Weston Mill Viaduct

Photographic Collections (Railway)

1903

Grigg's electromagnetic machine, conical induction

Therapeutics

1880-1890

Clay tobacco pipe, incomplete, part of stem missin

Smoking

1680-1710

Grigg's electromagnetic therapy machine, late 19th

Therapeutics

1873-1886

'The Two Headed Nightingale' portrait photograph of Chrissie and Millie McCoy

John E Palmer

1872
Triad zerodur block, solid-state gyroscope, , 1996-7.

Triad Zerodur Blocks

Materials Science Gallery

1996-1997
Steam locomotive, South Devon Railway, broad gauge, vertical boiler 0-4-0T "Tiny", built by Sara & Co, Plymouth in 1868, withdrawn in 1927.

Steam locomotive, South Devon Railway - "Tiny"

Locomotives and Rolling Stock

1868
Photograph of Great Western Railway staff at Millbay Station, Plymouth, in front of a saddle tank locomotive, including Frank Goodenough. The photograph is mounted on card, and was taken by O. H. Webb of Plymouth.

Staff at Millbay Station, Plymouth (supplied title)

Photographic Collections (Railway)

1920-1929
Electromagnetic machine in rectangular-mahogany case, consisting of 3 cells, induction coil and electro-magnetic, invented and patented by J.R. Chislett, English, 1880-1890

Electromagnetic machine in rectangular-mahogany ca

Therapeutics

1880-1890
Two packets of "Osterfeed" milk powder, made by Farley Health Products Ltd., Plymouth, 1980-1981

"Osterfeed" infant formula

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

1980-1981
Complete Grigg's electro-magnetic therapy machine, late 19th century by Chislett of Plymouth

Complete Grigg's electro-magnetic therapy machine,

Therapeutics

1873-1886
Two packets of "Ostermilk complete formula" milk powder made by Farley Health Products Ltd., Plymouth, 1980-1981

"Ostermilk complete formula" infant milk powder

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

1980-1981
Box containing Grigg's late C19 electromagnetic therapy machine, by Chislett of Plymouth

Box containing Grigg's late C19 electromagnetic th

Therapeutics

1873-1900
VSG cylinder from VSG assembly, vibrating element from solid-state gyroscope, rod made from sintered powder which is then machined into shape, with pattern applied with silk screen printing.

VSG cylinder from VSG assembly, vibrating element from solid-state gyroscope

Materials Science Gallery

1996-1997
Map, docks plan, 'Plymouth', Great Western Railway, 1000 feet to 4 5/8 inches, coloured, printed by Andrew Reid & Co. Ltd., linen, card cover.

Map, docks plan, 'Plymouth', Great Western Railway, 1000 fee

Railway Maps & Plans
Grigg's conical electromagnetic machine, made y Chislett of Plymouth, cased, English, 1875-1885

Grigg's conical electromagnetic machine, made y Ch

Therapeutics

1875-1885
Packets of baby food, by Farley Health Products Ltd., Plymouth, English, 1980-1981

Packets of baby food

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

1980-1981
Silver gelatin print. Polish and British soldiers and refugees escape from France, 1940 by Abraham's (Plymouth). Daily Herald Archive.

Polish and British soldiers and refugees escape from France, 1940

Photographs

1940-06
Associated Press Photograph titled 'Laurence Olivier arrives back in England today'. Caption on back reads: Laurence Olivier, the well-known British film star, who recently made "Wuthering Heights" in Hollywood, returned to England today, July 28, after acting on the New York stage. Associated Press photo shows: Laurence Olivier, left, chatting over a cup of tea with Roger Livesey, the British actor, after arriving at Plymouth in the Ile de France today, July 28.

Laurence Olivier and Roger Livesey have tea

Photographs

28 July 1939
A black and white silver gelatin print entitled 'David and Debbie Owen', taken by Brian Harris. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition 'Photographs from the Independent Newspaper'.

David and Debbie Owen

Photographs
Grigg's electromagnetic machine, induction coil in conical cover, 2 small cells, magnet and contact breaker, patented 1873, made by J.R. Chislett, Plymouth, English, c.1880

Grigg's electromagnetic machine, induction coil in

Therapeutics

1880
Notice. Plymouth Great Western Docks. Tolls, Rates and Charges on Passengers and their Luggage. Black text on white background. Printed by Trythall, Machine Printer, Bookseller, Stationer, etc, Plymouth.

plymouth great western docks

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills
Handbill. Great Western Railway/ Southern Railway. Additional Passenger Trains. Yealmpton Branch. Additional Trains Between Plymouth (Friary) and Yealmpton on Saturdays from 6 October 1945. Printed by Latimer, Trend & Co Ltd, Plymouth. 153 x 253mm.

Additional passenger trains

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1945
Notice, British Railways (Western Region), Association Football, English League - Third Division, Swindon v Bristol Rovers, Half-Day Excursion to Swindon on 9 October 1948, blue and red text on cream background, printed by Latimer, Trend & Co Ltd, Plymouth. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

Swindon v Bristol Rovers

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1948
Great Western Railway certificate of merit awarded to Frank Goodenough for passing exams with merit at Plymouth in "The System of Accounts in connection with Passenger, Merchandise, Live Stock and Parcels Traffics, and arrangements relating to the conveyance of Goods," 10 May 1937.

Certificate of Merit for Accounts exams

Documents

1937
Booklet, Great Western Railway, 'Rates And Charges Etc. At Plymouth Docks', 1927.

Rates And Charges Etc. At Plymouth Docks

Documents

1927
Notice. Plymouth Great Western Dock Company. Table of Rates, Charges and Regulations. (16 July 1857). Black text on white background. Printed by Rt White Stevens, Printer, Chart and Naviagation Warehouse, 15 Parade, Plymouth. Varnished and backed on linen.

table of rates and charges

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1857/07
Notice, paper on board, South Devon & Cornwall Railways, notice to switchmen and policemen in charge of signals, March 1860, printed by I. Latimer, Plymouth.

notice to switchmen and policemen in charge of signals

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1860
Notice. Plymouth Great Western Dock Company. Rules and Regulations to ensure regularity and security in the clearing and delivery of Baggage. May 1869. Black text on white background. Printed by Trythall, Machine Printer, Bookseller, etc, 5 Whimple Street, Plymouth.

rules and regulations

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1869/05
Printed booklet. "Smith's Handy Railway Time Tables", November 1865. Devon and Cornwall lines including Plymouth and Exeter to London, Liverpool and Manchester. Printed by J Smith, Treville Street, Plymouth. 42 pp.

Printed booklet. "Smith's Handy Railway Time Tables", Novemb

Documents

1865
Great Western Railway certificate of merit awarded to Frank Goodenough for attending lectures and passing an exam with merit in Railway Salesmanship at Plymouth, 24 January 1936.

Certificate of Merit for Railway Salesmanship Course

Documents

1936