One of four original Swan and Raven models used by William froude on River Dart in 1867 measuring 12 foot in length. One of four original Swan and Raven models used by Froude 1867
One of four original Swan and Raven models used by William Froude on River Dart in 1867 measuring 12 foot in length. One of four original Swan and Raven models used by Froude 1867
Wooden framework for Froude's Resistance Dynamometer, c.1871 Framework for Froude's Resistance Dynamometer Froude 1870-1871
William Froude's automatic roll recorder used to automatically record the rolling of ships at sea, first used on trials of the HMS 'Devastation' in 1873, devised and constructed by William Froude, Torquay, Torbay, Devon, England, 1872 This instrument was modified by Mr Froude in 1882 for trials of HMS Inflexible and a nyumber of other ships. It was last used in 1925 for trials on HMS Vixen [Eduard von Fischer 30/10/12] Ship's automatic roll recorder Froude 1872
Photograph of eight swans in foreground with expanse of sea behind and small piece of headland at right. From an untitled photographic album, created by Agnes Gibson, 1915-1926. Swans on sea at Torquay Photographs 1925-09
Photograph of view from edge of sea to Torquay and harbour, four small boats on water. From an untitled photographic album, created by Agnes Gibson, 1915-1926. Torquay Photographs 0925-09
Photograph of view across sea towards town with rocky headland behind. From an untitled photographic album, created by Agnes Gibson, 1915-1926. Torquay Photographs 0925-09
Photograph of view from the sea edge towards town with houses on the far headland. From an untitled photographic album, created by Agnes Gibson, 1915-1926. Torquay from Marine Drive Photographs 0925-09
A printed image of Crown and GviR picked out in flowers. Taken by unknown photographer in May 1937 Torquay. Abbey Gardens, Torquay Photographs 1937-05
Lattice-work index arm with lead counterweight on a wood level, for Froude's Resistance Dynamometer, c.1871 Index arm with lead counterweight, for Froude's Resistance Dynamometer Froude 1870-1871
Photograph of Harbour taken from above. Harbour walls clearly seen. Many small sailing boats inside harbour. From an untitled photographic album, created by Agnes Gibson, 1915-1926. Torquay Harbour Photographs 0925-09
Photograph of delegates to the Conference of the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association, Torquay, 1980; showing Alf Jennings seventh from right Photograph of delegates to the Conference of the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association Documents 1980
Photograph of delegates to the Conference of the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association, Torquay, 1992 showing Alf Jennings seventh from left, with extra sheet showing signatures of delegates Photograph of delegates to the Conference of the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association Documents 1992
