The Solway Aviation Museum is based at Carlisle Airport, just a few miles from the city of Carlisle on the A69. Situated in some old airport sheds, … [Read more...]
Industrial past in Carlisle
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January 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Opened in the Summer of 2001 the subway linking the grounds of Carlisle Castle with the Tullie House side of Castle Way in Carlisle is filled with items … [Read more...]
Rabbit telecoms – Before their time?
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August 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Twenty years ago, 1989, saw the arrival of location specific mobile phone licences being awarded in Britain. Four companies were given licences to … [Read more...]
Heritage Farm Equipment
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October 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Hidden in a corner off the main yard at Dalemain is an often missed snapshot of Cumbrian history. To the left of the yard is a dark passageway with … [Read more...]
Meccano
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September 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Meccano dates back to 1901 when the small strips of metal and assorted bolts were packaged together by Frank Hornby and called Mechanics Made Easy. Using … [Read more...]
Safety lamp history…
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September 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Over 20cm in height with a heavy base made of brass is the iconic miners safety lamp. Stamped with the number 908 the base fuel compartment the … [Read more...]
Goldwork Embroidery
We were asked to find out about this strange embroidery on an old purse, using metal … [Read More...]