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Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Chocolates presented to troops NY 1900 Chocolates presented to troops NY 1900 These boxes were New Year 1900 presents from Queen Victoria to the troops in the Boer War in South Africa. They marked ... Contributed by Individual
  2. cotton reel cotton reel The reel is empty and is now among our toys for the grandchildren, too precious to be thrown away. It is wood and was ... Contributed by Individual
  3. WSPU hunger strike force feeding medal WSPU hunger strike force feeding medal Mabel Capper was a young Suffragette in 1909, living near the Pankhursts in what was then known as Chorlton on Medlock, ... Contributed by Individual
  4. 1808 Adam and Eve Sampler 1808 Adam and Eve Sampler This was made in 1808 and originated in Chorley. It demonstrates how proficient young women were in the art of ... Contributed by Individual
  5. 1928 Austin Seven Fabric Saloon 1928 Austin Seven Fabric Saloon My family supplied this car to it's first owner (Mr Ward) new in 1928. In 1954 he traded it back in with us and we have ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Newspaper hailing Calder Hall's opening Newspaper hailing Calder Hall's opening West Cumberland News's celebratory page reveals the local community's pride in its achievements and their awareness of ... Contributed by Museum
  7. LMS Railway dynamometer car LMS Railway dynamometer car This vehicle was used to test and record the performance of locomotives on the railways to enable improvements in design Contributed by Museum
  8. The spirit of Manchester - Progress The spirit of Manchester - Progress The Spirit of Manchester- “ Progress��? This bronze statuette was commissioned in 1977 to serve as the theme award ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Sir Robert Peel's cradle Sir Robert Peel's cradle Sir Robert Peel 2nd Baronet was born at Chamber Hall in Bury in 1788; he was born into a family where money was no ... Contributed by Museum
  10. The Winwick Brooch The Winwick Brooch This beautiful gold brooch dates from the 1400s and was wound in 2006. It was purchased by Warrington Museum & Art ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Roman actor's mask Roman actor's mask At first glace this pottery mask looks like a piece of sculpture but the holes at the side imply it was actually worn ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Peterloo Massacre Handkerchief Peterloo Massacre Handkerchief A meeting of reformers demanding the right to vote was dispersed in Manchester in 1819, with 18 dead and over 400 ... Contributed by Museum
  13. Poem in soldier's 1916 diary - My Dugout Poem in soldier's 1916 diary - My Dugout My grandfather, Morris Gledhill from Stalybridge, served in France in the Royal Horse Artillery from 1915-1918. ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Model of CSS Alabama Model of CSS Alabama A contemporary model of the Confederate raider Alabama, built in Birkenhead and launched 1862. Contributed by Museum
  15. Cloured polyethelene toy Cloured polyethelene toy Polyethelene was discovered by ICI Ltd in Manchester and used for the first time as insulators and moulded connectors ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Teapot to promote teetotalism Teapot to promote teetotalism It's a tiny white teapot but with global importance as Preston led the way in the spread of teetotalism across America. Contributed by Museum
  17. Stage from St. Peter's Church Hall Stage from St. Peter's Church Hall At the side of this church hall stage, musical history was made. This was where Paul McCartney first met John Lennon. Contributed by Museum
  18. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-on Switch Blackpool Illuminations Switch-on Switch An art-deco plinth with an electrical switch on the top used for the celebrity switch on of the Blackpool Illuminations. Contributed by Museum
  19. J. D Carr's anti-Corn Law waistcoat J. D Carr's anti-Corn Law waistcoat J.D Carr's anti-Corn Law waistcoat. It is decorated with ears of wheat; some are inscribed with the word 'Free'. Contributed by Museum
  20. Crompton's cotton threads (1841) Crompton's cotton threads (1841) The first threads of yarn ever spun from Samuel Crompton's spinning mule Contributed by Museum
  21. 'Birds-eye view' of Whitehaven 'Birds-eye view' of Whitehaven This painting is one the most famous view of Whitehaven showing the gird pattern of streets imposed by Sir John Lowther Contributed by Museum
  22. IN BRIT ANIA' Roman Stylus Tablet IN BRIT ANIA' Roman Stylus Tablet Roman stylus tablet inscribed with the words 'IN BRIT ANIA'.This address suggests that it was sent from another province Contributed by Museum
  23. Carved cow bone Carved cow bone This is a cow bone from the POW camp at Knockaloe on the Isle of Man. During the First World War Germans were held ... Contributed by Individual
  24. gold ring gold ring My great, great, great, great grandfather was a tin miner in Cornwall.He went to the klondike during the America gold ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Butter Knife Butter Knife This is a butter knife that was made in a Sheffield factory. It belonged to my step Grandma who worked for British ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Jet engine designed by Frank Whittle Jet engine designed by Frank Whittle This is the oldest running jet engine in the world. It was manufactured by Rolls Royce at Barnoldswick in Lancashire in ... Contributed by Individual
  27. My great, great Grandad's diary My great, great Grandad's diary My grandad wrote a diary to show my mum and aunties what life was like for him, from start to finish. It shows how he ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Brooch comemorating a ship launch Brooch comemorating a ship launch The Narbonne Brooch is a monogram in pearls set in gold, and was presented to Mrs Janet Turner, a relative of my ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Brooch commemorating a ship launch Brooch commemorating a ship launch The Narbonne Brooch is a monogram in pearls on gold. It was made for Janet Turner, a relative of my grandmother, when in ... Contributed by Individual
  30. E Pankhurst - Manchester Registrar E Pankhurst - Manchester Registrar My object is my Father's registation of birth. He was born on th 5th December 1899 when Mrs Pankhurst lived & worked in ... Contributed by Individual
  31. Plan of old St. John's Market, Liverpool Plan of old St. John's Market, Liverpool "Old" St. John's Market, Liverpool, was demolished during the general spate of civic vandalism of the 1960s. This plan ... Contributed by Individual
  32. WW2 Radar CV56 Magnetron WW2 Radar CV56 Magnetron This Magnetron was the heart of the type 271Q naval radar use to detect U boats in the battle of the Atlantic. The ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Bayards Colt Bayards Colt This unusual carved head is one of the Bayard's Colts, a curious surviving relic from Walsall's past. They are a ... Contributed by Museum
  34. Stotherts Codd Bottle Stotherts Codd Bottle This bottle was used by Stotherts of Atherton to store carbonated drinks. The bottle is embossed with the image of a ... Contributed by Museum
  35. Hindley UDC Chain of Office Hindley UDC Chain of Office This chain belonged to Hindley Urban District Council (UDC). UDCs were formed in 1894 as a result of a local government ... Contributed by Museum
  36. Ancient Order of Foresters Sash Ancient Order of Foresters Sash This sash belonged to John Cadman (died 1949). He held the office of Past Chief Ranger of the Wigan Branch of the ... Contributed by Museum
  37. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Clogs Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Clogs These clogs were made to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. They were made by Leigh clogger ... Contributed by Museum
  38. Stained glass window Stained glass window Stained glass window from the Socialist Institute, Vernon Street, Nelson, Lancashire; This window was commissioned by ... Contributed by Museum
  39. A Rigger's Licence A Rigger's Licence Rita Flanagan - 12/07/2010 This license was issued to my great great uncle to act as a rigger on a sailing ship ... Contributed by Individual
  40. Watercolour, Liverpool Overhead Railway Watercolour, Liverpool Overhead Railway A water colour of The famous Liverpool Overhead Railway ran the full length of the docks from Dingle to Seaforth. It was ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Engaged to be married - 1900 Engaged to be married - 1900 The picture was taken at my grandparents' engagement, around 1900. They had migrated from different villages in Romania ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Poster Poster This shows the development of advertising and social habits. I inherited from my father who created it. Contributed by Individual
  43. GRAFFITI ON A SHARD OF ROMAN POTTERY GRAFFITI ON A SHARD OF ROMAN POTTERY For nearly 30 years I lived in the village of Ribchester, the site of a Roman fort by the River Ribble in ... Contributed by Individual
  44. HMS Victory Oak & Copper Wine Stopper HMS Victory Oak & Copper Wine Stopper This wine stopper is crowned with original oak and copper reclaimed from HMS Victory during her restoration. HMS ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Weaver's bowl used to amplify light Weaver's bowl used to amplify light This is object is a weaver's bowl and is part of the National Trust's collection of objects from Townend in Troutbeck. ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Ditty Box Ditty Box Issued to my maternal grandfather, James Hoyle Allen director of a family cotton milling business in Bury, Lancs, who ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Emerald engagement ring Emerald engagement ring This ring was given to my great-aunt by her fiance just before he went off to serve during WW1. Her fiance sadly died ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Pocket test scale for weighing coins Pocket test scale for weighing coins This scale tests coins to check they are of full weight. From the earliest times, coins have been stamped with ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Temperance Society sash Temperance Society sash This belonged to my uncle who was the Assistant Secretary to the Salford Temperance Society unit. Contributed by Individual
  50. the first piece of polyethylene the first piece of polyethylene This is a commemorative sample taken from the first ton of polythene (polyethylene) produced by ICI at their Wallerscote ... Contributed by Individual

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