Asquith
Diamond
- Joined
- Mar 3, 2005
- Location
- Somerset, UK
Combined drilling and slotting machine by J & S Smith, Keighley.
Steam engine by J B Clabour, Guiseley, running on air and driving the lineshafts.
Uniflow steam engine by Newton, Bean & Mitchell of Bradford, 1921. Ex-Linton Mill, Grassington.
I wonder why Bradford didn’t become a major car manufacturing area?
Continuing my postings from a wonderful week in the former industrial heartland of northern England, and repeating some of what I said in my ‘Leeds’ post: I took numerous photos in mills and other museums.
Normally I’d take some time over presenting examples of the machinery, but I feel a sense of urgency here. Partly because it’s the start of the tourist season, and I wouldn’t want anyone to miss the opportunity to visit these places, but mainly because they may not be there to visit forever.
In the first instance, I’ll give just a few examples of what each museum has to offer, and will return with more in due course.
These examples are at Bradford Industrial Museum, Yorkshire, just a few miles from Armley Industrial Museum in Leeds, featured here:-
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/v.../machines-display-north-england-leeds-204836/
Like the Leeds Museum, Bradford’s is housed in a former woollen mill.
Websites:-
BMG | Bradford Industrial Museum | Visitor Information
SKIPTON WEB: Bradford Industrial Museum
I thought nearby Manchester’s Museum of Science & Industry was unbeatable, but this one gives it a run for its money in some respects It doesn’t cover the same breadth as Manchester, and doesn’t draw the same crowds, but the displays of engines, machine tools and textile machinery are superb.
Don’t miss this museum if you’re in the area. As always, check opening times before visiting.