Technology — Heritage and History

Protection upgrade for Margate coaster

August 10, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Margate Scenic Railway - Pic English Heritage

Britain’s oldest roller coaster, the Scenic Railway at Dreamland, Margate, has been upgraded from Grade II to Grade II Star on the advice of English … [Read more...]

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The Queen unveils memorial to Bletchley Park code breakers

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July 15, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on their tour of Bletchley ParkPic - Bletchley Park Trust

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh have made their first visit to Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, to unveil a memorial … [Read more...]

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Gillett and Brand clock restored in Cumbria

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May 25, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Checking the Lowther clock mechanisms. Pic Val Corbett/Lowther Gardens

Work has started to restore a Gillett and Brand clock, as part of the ongoing restoration work to Lowther Castle near Penrith, Cumbria. The … [Read more...]

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Damned un-English submarine gets award

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May 9, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The official title for this class was HM Submarine Torpedo Boat, followed by a number. - Pic Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Damned un-English submarine joins other British engineering wonders, including the Thames Barrier, for its part in technological innovation over 111 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Technology Tagged With: Arthur Wilson, Barrow In Furness, Bletchley Park, British Engineering, British Heritage, Engineering Feats, English Submarine, Future Generations, Greatest Engineering, Heritage Award, Heritage Committee, Institution Of Mechanical Engineers, John Philip Holland, Navy Submarine Museum, Restoration Job, Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Sir Arthur, Submarine Warfare, Technological Innovation, Thames Barrier

Solway Aviation Museum

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July 5, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Technology Tagged With: 24 January, A69, Adults, Air Raid Shelter, Aircraft Engines, Aircraft Power, Airfields, Aviation Enthusiasts, Aviation History, Aviation Society, Avro Vulcan, Blue Streak, Carlisle Airport, Displays, Ejector Seat, Electronic Guidance, Falklands Conflict, Hall Houses, Interactive Touchscreen, Little Gem, Mambers, Martin Baker, Naafi, Raf, Raf Spadeadam, Rocket Engines, Rocket Launch, Rocket Program, Royal Observer Corps, Seat Manufacturer, Solway Aviation Museum, Star Attraction, Things To Do List, Volunteers

Industrial past in Carlisle

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January 22, 2010 By admin 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Technology Tagged With: 3m, carlisle, Carlisle Castle, Carlisle City Council, castle way, Clock, Conjunction, cumbria, Cursing Stone, High Steel, Literature, Millennium Commission, People, Russell Coleman, Steel Wall, Subway, Tullie House, Underpass

Rabbit telecoms – Before their time?

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August 4, 2009 By admin 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Technology Tagged With: 100m, Business Person, Callpoint, Communication Market, Crystal Ball, Cup Of Coffee, Facades, Forerunner, History Lessons, Hutchison Whampoa, Hwl, Internet Telephony Services, Laptop Computer, Mobile Communication, Mobile Phone Services, Mobile Phones, Rabbit, Rabbit Ears, Radius, Skype, Telecom Business, Uk Telecom, Wireless Networks

Heritage Farm Equipment

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October 19, 2008 By admin 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Technology Tagged With: Black Hole, Dark Cavern, Dark Passageway, Early 1970, Eclectic Mix, Farming Implements, Fell Pony, Flight Of Stairs, Heritage Equipment, Heritage Farm, Jane Eyre, Metal Frame, Paraf, Paraffin, Paraffin Lamp, Paraffin Lamps, Paraphernalia, Planks, Pram, Rail Tankers, Railway Platforms, Rough Cut, Snapshot, Treasure Trove, Wooden Coffin

Meccano

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September 23, 2008 By admin 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 … [Read more...]

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Safety lamp history…

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September 22, 2008 By admin 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...]