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Engineering

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 549 Collections and/or Records:

Arrangement of P8c Machine Blueprint, 5 August 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.11
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of arrangement of P8c Machine, stamped by Mather & Platt Ltd., of Manchester, X27936.

Dates: 5 August 1919

Arrangement of P8c Machine Blueprint, 5 August 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.12
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of arrangement of P8c Machine, stamped by Mather & Platt Ltd., of Manchester, X27936.

Dates: 5 August 1919

Arrangement of P8c Machine Blueprint, 5 August 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.13
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of arrangement of P8c Machine, stamped by Mather & Platt Ltd., of Manchester, X27936.

Dates: 5 August 1919

Arrangement of P9c Scenic Machine Blueprint, 7 June 1917

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.3
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of arrangement of P9c Scenic railway (O.P), shaft details, stamped by Davenport, Hackett & Co., and Mather & Platt Ltd., of Manchester X24852.

Dates: 7 June 1917

Arrangement of P.a Machines Blueprint, 9 May 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.4
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of arrangement of Pa Machines (O.P), for Baxendale & Co., Ltd., stamped by Mather & Platt Ltd., of Manchester X12860 with specifications.

Dates: 9 May 1913

Arrangement of Swing, 14 January 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.33(ii)
Scope and Contents

Front and side elevation of swing, showing mechanical components, scale 3/4". Signed Orton, Sons & Spooner, drawing number W4345.

Dates: 14 January 1935

Arrangement of Truck Boiler Elevation, 8 October 1887

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.26(i)
Scope and Contents

Elevation drawing of arrangement of 2 and 1/2 H.P. Locoboiler for fixing on truck, scale 1 and 1/2". Designed by Robey and Co. Engineers Lincon.

Dates: 8 October 1887

Arrangment of P3 Machine Blueprint, 10 August 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xlix)
Scope and Contents

Arrangement of P3 machine scale 1/4 size, output 3 1/2-4 1/2 HP, 110 volts, 800/650 RPM by Mather and Platt Ltd Manchester. Drawing X7576.

Dates: 10 August 1911

Arrangment of P3 Machine Blueprint, 10 August 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(l)
Scope and Contents

Arrangement of P3 machine scale 1/4 size, output 3 1/2-4 1/2 HP, 110 volts, 800/650 RPM by Mather and Platt Ltd Manchester. Drawing X7576.

Dates: 10 August 1911

Arthur Jones Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0049
Scope and Contents

The photograph library of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCFS). This collection includes material relating to famous fairs, engines and rides. As well as containing a full bound set of 'Merry-Go-Round' journals and numerous books, letters and other journals. The collection includes various catalogues and notebooks documenting the use of traction engines on the fairground.

Dates: c1900 - 1979

Aston Direct Current Motors and Dynamos Chart, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178H8.13(i)
Scope and Contents

Aston direct current V.D.B.motors and dynamos with ball or roller bearings, outline and dimensions table. D1567.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Auto Ride Motor Track Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.25(xxiv)
Scope and Contents

Drawing showing plan and side elevation. Scale 1/4" to 1 FT.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Auto Skooter Dodgem Elevation, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xl)
Scope and Contents

Elevation and plan of Auto Skooter dodgem for Blackpool, Olympia, showing the front of the ride decorated in an Arabic style. Stamped A.L. Mazzei, 52 Hertford Avenue, East Sheen, London, S.W.14. Scale 1/2" to 1Ft.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Auto Skooter Dodgem Elevation, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xlii)
Scope and Contents

Front and side elevation and floor plan for Auto Skooter dodgem.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Axle Bevel Wheel Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xxx)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint for Axle bevel wheel. Patt No. L139.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Bearing and Shaft Drawing, 1 February 1915

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.49(xiv)
Scope and Contents

Full size front elevation and size drawings of pedestal bearing and shaft drawn standard size as Savages, signed Orton Sons and Spooner. Pencil on paper.

Dates: 1 February 1915

Bernard Fielding Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0084
Scope and Contents

Photographs and scrapbooks compiled by Bernard Fielding. Each scrapbook contains a mixture of press cuttings including Fairground Mercury and World’s Fair, photographs, postcards, Paul Braithwaite history and patent material. Augmented by handwritten notes and research from other enthusiasts.

Dates: c1990 - 1999

Bill Weeks Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0002
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs of fairgrounds and steam engines, journal articles, newspaper cuttings, correspondence and books on railways, engineering, fairgrounds and other related topics.

Dates: c1920 - 2000

Biophulax Handbill, c1850-1859

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.11
Scope and Contents

Life and Property Protector at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. See the operation of the biophulax. 'This sensitive and Mechanical Instrument announces the approach of fire'. A smoke detector. Printed by City Press, 1 Long Lane, Aldersgate Street, D.A. Doudney.

Dates: c1850-1859

Birks Drawings

 Fonds
Reference code: 332
Scope and Contents A collection of 102 technical drawings made by Norman Arthur Birks (1892-1989) while he was an engineering student at Bradford Technical College and at the University of Sheffield between 1908 and 1914. Also includes 32 scholarship certificates, examination certificates and reports relating to Norman Birks’ technical education between 1908 and 1914 both at the University of Sheffield and Bradford Technical College, and 3 photographs featuring N.A. Birks dating from c.1912 to 1914....
Dates: c1908 - 1914