List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Collection of coins Collection of coins The single coin was found by a metal detector. The Festival of Britain coin belonged to a cousin. Contributed by Individual
  2. WW1 & WW2 Medals WW1 & WW2 Medals Medals belonging to one man who served in both world wars. Contributed by Individual
  3. Bronz Age Spearhead /Brooch Bronz Age Spearhead /Brooch Bought the Brooch in an antique fair, in 1988; took it to the Antiques Road show held at Chatsworth House on 08 July ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Bronz Age Spearhead /Brooch Bronz Age Spearhead /Brooch Bought the Brooch in an antique fair, in 1988; took it to the Antiques Road show held at Chatsworth House on 08 July ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Congress For Peace - Vienna 1952 [Book] Congress For Peace - Vienna 1952 [Book] This book is a record of the Congress Of The Peoples For Peace - Vienna December 12th-19th, 1952. The Congress ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Dento Kokeshi, Narugo style Dento Kokeshi, Narugo style Narugo is a place in the Tohoku region of northern Japan where there are many hot springs. In this part of Japan, the ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Steel tube ashtray Steel tube ashtray This ash tray was given to my grandfather Walter Benjamin Fellows. He was chief cashier at a steel manufacturer called ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Retorts Retorts These retorts are the "D" shaped ovens where coal was baked to produce gas. The photo is of the original retorts in ... Contributed by Museum
  9. Pocket Power Station Pocket Power Station Leading edge technology in the 1950s, this was "The Robot Power Station", first of her kind in the world. A lighweight ... Contributed by Museum
  10. Oldest working Diesel engine in the UK Oldest working Diesel engine in the UK This is an example of a true Diesel engine as patented by Rudolph Diesel in 1897. The Diesel is one of the most ... Contributed by Museum
  11. nelson's monument codd bottle nelson's monument codd bottle It makes me think about how important nelson was and that with this unique bottle which I think only one was made it ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Dorman Museum Dorman Museum The head featured on this ashtray was reputedly modelled on Charles Frederick Peace, one of Britain’s most notorious ... Contributed by Museum
  13. The Bradford Water Wheel The Bradford Water Wheel The water wheel has been mentioned in historical documents as far back as 200BC. They are used to generate power by ... Contributed by Museum
  14. Jowett Bradford Jowett Bradford Jowett was a car manufacturing company in Bradford from 1906 to 1954. The company was founded by brothers Benjamin and ... Contributed by Museum
  15. Coat of many Cultures Coat of many Cultures The coat was designed and created by two local artists with support from AS Level Art & Design students and year 6 ... Contributed by Museum
  16. Silver penny of Robert de Stuteville Silver penny of Robert de Stuteville This extremely rare silver penny of the Yorkshire baron, Robert de Stuteville, is also the best surviving example known. ... Contributed by Museum
  17. Silver penny of the Norman King, Henry I Silver penny of the Norman King, Henry I The reign of Henry I is notable for the deteriorating standard of coin manufacture and lots of forgeries were made. In ... Contributed by Museum
  18. Silver penny of William The Conqueror Silver penny of William The Conqueror On this very rare penny, minted between 1066 and 1068, we see the bust of William The Conqueror, wearing a crown and ... Contributed by Museum
  19. Statue of Mars Statue of Mars This life-size homage to the Roman God of War is thought to be the best example of a Roman statue ever found in Britain. ... Contributed by Museum
  20. Shrapnel balls from the Somme Shrapnel balls from the Somme These small, and on the face of it, insignificant objects probably caused more death and injury over a short period of ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Coronation Cigarette Box Coronation Cigarette Box This silver (?)cigaretter box is inscribed: 'WDM from AG, Coronation Day 2 June 1953' It was given to my father, ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Electric cooker, made in the 1930s Electric cooker, made in the 1930s Mrs Gladys Cossey worked as a cookery demonstrator for the City of Portsmouth Electricity Generating Department and ... Contributed by Museum
  23. Court Room Court Room The building in which Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery is now housed was once the Shire Hall in which the assize courts ... Contributed by Museum
  24. Log Boat Log Boat This log boat or ‘dug out canoe’ was found in 1925 on the bed of Llangors Lake, Brecon. It has been radiocarbon dated to ... Contributed by Museum
  25. Roman Gravestone Roman Gravestone This is the gravestone of a young cavalry soldier named Candidus, who died whilst being stationed at Y Gaer around 2,000 ... Contributed by Museum
  26. Stationary Engine Stationary Engine This Stationary Ruston & Hornsby Engine has been owned by its current owners for 17 years. When they bought the engine ... Contributed by Individual
  27. Bone comb Bone comb This bone comb dates from time of Roman occupation - AD50-early 5th century. It was discovered in the Roman walled town ... Contributed by Museum
  28. James Bisset's Medal James Bisset's Medal This silver medal was issued by James Bisset. It was minted in Leamington Spa between 1820 and 1825. The reverse of the ... Contributed by Museum
  29. Randolph Turpin's Head Guard Randolph Turpin's Head Guard This brown leather head guard was worn by Randolph Turpin throughout his boxing career. Randolph was born in Leamington ... Contributed by Museum
  30. Hammam Hammam When the Royal Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa were re-opened in 1863 its Hammam or Turkish bath suite was a major new ... Contributed by Museum
  31. Town Clerk's Stamp Town Clerk's Stamp This stamp belonged to the Town Clerk of Leamington Spa. The embossed stamp depicts the Leamington Spa Coat of Arms and ... Contributed by Museum
  32. New Lanark, Scotland print c.1830 New Lanark, Scotland print c.1830 Robert Owen became the owner of cotton mills at New Lanark in Scotland in 1800. This became the centre of a community, ... Contributed by Museum
  33. 18th c Worcester Transfer Printed Mug 18th c Worcester Transfer Printed Mug This Worcester transfer printed porcelain Mug was issued during the Seven Years war,1756 -1763. The engraving was done ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Dolls' House Dolls' House Temple Newsam is one of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and ... Contributed by Museum
  35. Dark Room Dark Room Temple Newsam is one of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and ... Contributed by Museum
  36. Hinton House Bed Hinton House Bed Temple Newsam is one of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and ... Contributed by Museum
  37. Girandole Girandole Temple Newsam is one of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and ... Contributed by Museum
  38. A Prospect of Temple Newsam A Prospect of Temple Newsam Temple Newsam is one of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and ... Contributed by Museum
  39. The Royal Black Institution Collarette The Royal Black Institution Collarette The Royal Black Institution is a Christian organisation which exists to encourage its members to study Holy Scripture ... Contributed by Individual
  40. The Rope Walk The Rope Walk The equipment was once part of Lowe's Rope and Twine manufactory. The firm was established in 1801. In 1866, new ... Contributed by Museum
  41. Painting of Severnside South by E Abbot Painting of Severnside South by E Abbot This painting may have been commissioned by John Patten, a prominent grocer in Bewdley. It is possible that he is the ... Contributed by Museum
  42. Bewdley Fire Engine Bewdley Fire Engine From as early as 1709 Bewdley had two engines. These were kept in the local church which was the usual practice at the ... Contributed by Museum
  43. Silver Coffee Pot Silver Coffee Pot Built in the form of an early Great Western Railway "Firefly" class locomotive this silver plated coffee pot was used in ... Contributed by Museum
  44. Pank-a-Squith board game c.1913: Pank-a-Squith board game c.1913: This game was designed and produced to teach people about the issues involved and to raise money for the suffragette ... Contributed by Museum
  45. Steam cylinder Steam cylinder The picture shows two mahogany clad steam cylinders which powered the Gimson beam engines of 1885. Contributed by Museum
  46. Billycan Billycan The "billycan" is a drink container often carried by workmen on their way to work. It was a familiar site but has now ... Contributed by Museum
  47. GWR Carriage Door handles GWR Carriage Door handles This display of railway carriage handles shows the array of styles and mechanisms that the GWR used. The GWR would ... Contributed by Museum
  48. Trolley Trolley The "trolley" is a small cart which was used in the sewers of Burton-on-Trent by workmen carrying out maintenance. It ... Contributed by Museum
  49. GWR Locomotive - Caerphilly Castle GWR Locomotive - Caerphilly Castle Caerphilly Castle was designed and built by the Great Western Railway at Swindon. It was built in 1923 and was the ... Contributed by Museum
  50. GWR Brush and toilet roll holder GWR Brush and toilet roll holder The brush and toilet roll holder are examples of objects that the Great Western Railway kept in their Stores Department. ... Contributed by Museum