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Anson Engine Museum
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The Anson Engine Museum
Anson Road
Poynton
SK12 1TD
Cheshire
England
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Atmospheric Engine Exhibition
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Collection details
Industry
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Facilities
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Small tearoom and shop available. Free car parking for visitors. Wheelchair available for loan.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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+44 (0) 1625 874426
E-mail
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enquiry@enginemuseum.org
E-mail
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enquiry@ansonshop.co.uk
Website
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www.enginemuseum.org
Website
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www.ansonshop.co.uk
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Open
The museum is open every Fri, Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday from Easter Sunday (other times and days by arrangement for group visits) 10:00 - 17:00 until end October. Also open every Wednesday in August from 14:00 - 20:00.
Engines run most days the museum is open (please check if travelling long distances) with several engines running the second Sunday of every month throughout the season.
Enthusiasts will be on hand to answer your questions and to tell you the history behind each of the engines.
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Closed
Mon - Thurs except by prior arrangements for individual or group visits.
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Admission charges
Museum Entry Fees
Adults and Senior Citizens: £4:50
Children under 14: £2.50
Children under 5's: free
Friends: free
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £12.00
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
Unusual and fascinating museum which has over the past few years received awards for its exhibits, its exhibitions, its website and for the quality of its volunteers.
On the site of the old Anson Colliery in Poynton, it’s the result of Les Cawley and Geoff Challinor's years of hard work collecting and restoring engines. Opened to the public in 1989, the museum is open from Easter Sunday until end October (other times and days by arrangement for group visits).
Engines run most days the museum is open (please check if travelling long distances) with several engines running the second Sunday of every month throughout the season.
As well as the largest collection of gas and oil engines in Europe, the museum also has an varying display of local history items such as photographs, maps, mementoes and keepsakes from the Vernon Estate and Anson Colliery.
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Collections description
The main building houses a large collection of engines, maintained in running order ranging from early Crossley gas engines through to more modern diesels. Other buildings house specialist collections such as Gardner engines, Atmospheric engines, etc. The collection of over 200 engines covering the development of the internal combustion engine with examples of major developments.
The following are some of the prize exhibits on display:-
• Largest running example of Crossley Atmospheric gas engine
• Award Winning, original Gardner L series engine along with its EHHS plaque
• 200 engines varying in size from desktop to 63 tons!
• Unique collection of photographs, sales leaflets & slides from engine manufacturers
• Free film and video shows on engine development shown throughout summer
Additionally, the museum boasts an enviable collection of local history items from the Vernon estate and the local collieries.
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Key artists and exhibits
A large collection of internal combustion engines from early Crossley gas engines through to more modern diesels, specialising in local companies.
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Gardner
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National
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Lister
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Stott steam engine
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Hornsby
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Ruston
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Mirrlees (MAN B&W)
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Crossley Bros
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Otto & Langen
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Petter
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Campbell
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Robinson
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Blackstone
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Dudbridge
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Furnival
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Articles
Cheshire's Anson Engine Museum Displays The Award Winning JCB Dieselmax
News In Brief - Week Ending August 10 2008
History Of The Tangye Company At Anson Engine Museum
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
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Collections
General guide to collections available
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Meeting room available
Refreshments
Shop
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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