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Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Patent locks and keys, Randolph Douglas Patent locks and keys, Randolph Douglas people want to keep possessions safe. Locksmiths came up with ingenious locks to prevent thieves from picking them. Contributed by Museum
  2. A.R.P First Aid Kit A.R.P First Aid Kit This is a tin First Aid Kit used during the Second World War. The letters A.R.P stand for Air Raid Precautions. They ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Toy steam engines Toy steam engines This is a Hobbies SE4 stationary steam engine made by Malins engineers Only 1500 of these steam engines were ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Mark I Raleigh Chopper Bicycle Mark I Raleigh Chopper Bicycle A Mark I Raleigh Chopper with classic long seat, gear stick and U-shaped handlebars, a design classic of the 1970s. Contributed by Museum
  5. Heathcote's Patent Lace Machine Model Heathcote's Patent Lace Machine Model John Heathcote's 2nd patent lace machine produced the first bobbin net lace. This model was used in a patent trial. Contributed by Museum
  6. Action Man figure made by Palitoy Ltd. Action Man figure made by Palitoy Ltd. Action Man action figure made by Palitoy Ltd. in Coalville, Leicestershire in 1968. Dressed as a British infantryman. Contributed by Museum
  7. The 1944 Escape Boot The 1944 Escape Boot A pilot's flying boot with a cut-awayable leg that could be removed to leave an Oxford shoe. Contributed by Museum
  8. The Balaklava Bugle The Balaklava Bugle The Balaklava Bugle was used to sound the Charge of the Light brigade on 25th October 1854, during the Crimean War. Contributed by Museum
  9. A Middle Palaeolithic Flint Handaxe A Middle Palaeolithic Flint Handaxe A small flint handaxe that was used by Neanderthals when sheltering in the caves at Creswell Crags. Contributed by Museum
  10. The Handyside Postbox The Handyside Postbox A bright red cast iron post box bearing the monogram of Queen Victoria. Manufactured by Andrew Handyside & Co, Derby Contributed by Museum
  11. Gnome Gnome Original garden gnome Contributed by Museum
  12. Amphyllis Washington embroidery Amphyllis Washington embroidery A 17th century embroidery which spent its first 300 years in Virginia, USA, returning to the UK in the 20th century. Contributed by Museum
  13. Victorian Hat box and top hats Victorian Hat box and top hats The hat case is called a bucket. It is made from brown leather with a carry handle on the lid. The bucket is fastened by ... Contributed by Individual
  14. The Burbage Map The Burbage Map A large sculptured boulder of local granite showing the engraved peaks of Croft and Huncote and those of Stoney Stanton ... Contributed by Individual
  15. 'Paris Goblet' wine glass 'Paris Goblet' wine glass A 1699 Act of Parliament required measures used for the sale of ale and beer to be marked with a crown and the letters ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Medieval Builders' Windlass Medieval Builders' Windlass This amazing object was used over 600 years ago in the building of Chesterfield's famous Crooked Spire church. If ... Contributed by Museum
  17. Myford lathe Myford lathe This lathe was made by Myford of Nottingham, a firm which still exists. It dates from a period where the UK still made ... Contributed by Individual
  18. 30s O/S 1 InchMap Ellis Martin cover art 30s O/S 1 InchMap Ellis Martin cover art When World War 1 ended there was a massive upsurge in cycling, rambling, rail & bus excursions and, for those with ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Measham Ware Teapot Measham Ware Teapot Working boatmen bringing narrowboats past Measham on the Ashby Canal in the East Midlands would order a specially-made ... Contributed by Museum
  20. Rail poster Rail poster This 1952 poster is typical of the publicity campaign aimed at getting more people to use the rail network. This ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Letter from my Nan to my Grandad Letter from my Nan to my Grandad My Nan and Grandad met in April 1955 whist Dancing in Trentham Gardens ballroom. My Nan (Dorothy) was 18 and my Grandad ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Maori wooden paddle Maori wooden paddle A wooden paddle, one of a pair, dating from the 19th century. Maori canoe paddles were often elaborately carved. The ... Contributed by Museum
  23. Qing Jiaqing vase Qing Jiaqing vase This vase dates from about 1800 and belonged to Sir William Boyd Dawkins, a Victorian archaeologist, geologist, ... Contributed by Museum
  24. Stained glass panel Stained glass panel This stained glass panel shows Elaine with Sir Lancelot’s shield, being comforted by her brothers. In Arthurian legend ... Contributed by Museum
  25. Roman pottery Roman pottery These fragments of Roman pottery are amongst many pieces that were uncovered at Silverlands in Buxton, Derbyshire in ... Contributed by Museum
  26. Peacock Stained Glass Window Peacock Stained Glass Window This Art Nouveau stained glass window forms part of the porch at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery and is the work of George ... Contributed by Museum
  27. Neolithic flints found in Derbyshire Neolithic flints found in Derbyshire These flints were collected by John Leonard Waterhouse between 1920 and 1940. Most of these flints are scraping tools ... Contributed by Museum
  28. Ruston & Hornsby Stationary Engine Ruston & Hornsby Stationary Engine This Stationary Ruston & Hornsby Engine has been owned by its current owner Bill Smith for 17 years. When he bought the ... Contributed by Individual
  29. 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
  30. Horse-drawn hearse from about 1860 Horse-drawn hearse from about 1860 The beautful hearse was built about 1860 by John Marston of Birmingham. It would have been pulled by two or four black ... Contributed by Museum
  31. Blackstone oil engine Blackstone oil engine This is an early oil engine from the Blackstone engineering factory in Stamford. A major employer in the Town for over ... Contributed by Museum
  32. 99 yo gold bracelet 99 yo gold bracelet This bracele was given to my grandmdother by her brother on the day of her marriage to my grandfather and she wore it ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Model of the Head Gardeners House Model of the Head Gardeners House From the 5th Duke’s new building works showing off the Head Gardener’s House and the two large hothouses which faced the ... Contributed by Museum
  34. Tea Caddy Tea Caddy This looks as if it is made of papier mache and mother of pearl. It was given to my grandparents for safekeeping in 1944 ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Arkwright spinning frame Arkwright spinning frame This is an example of the spinning frame patented by Richard Arkwright in 1768. Also known as a water frame, it was the ... Contributed by Museum
  36. The Spice Jar The Spice Jar The spice jar conjures up tales of merchants travelling the spice routes bringing their valuable goods to enhance the ... Contributed by Museum
  37. Horn Beakers Horn Beakers These drinking beakers are made of horn-probably antler horn which was a readily available material for tableware. There ... Contributed by Museum
  38. Pinball Wizard 'Tommy' Boots Pinball Wizard 'Tommy' Boots These boots were worn by Elton John as the Pinball Wizard in Ken Russell's 1975 musical film 'Tommy' based on The Who's ... Contributed by Museum
  39. Erasmus Darwin's Microscope Erasmus Darwin's Microscope A microscope used by Erasmus Darwin, the doctor, poet and philsopher, to help him understand the life of plants. Contributed by Museum
  40. Champagne bottle signed by Frank Whittle Champagne bottle signed by Frank Whittle Champagne used to toast engineering success. Contributed by Museum
  41. Medieval Louvred Ridge Tile Medieval Louvred Ridge Tile This Medieval louvered ridge tile was excavated from a midden, or rubbish tip, at Goosegate, Nottingham, in 1961, by the ... Contributed by Museum
  42. Sibbertoft Hoard Sibbertoft Hoard A hoard of 44 coins found close to Naseby Battlefield, the site of the most decisive battle of The Civil War. Contributed by Museum
  43. Fin Cop - decorated Iron Age pottery Fin Cop - decorated Iron Age pottery Longstone Local History Group (LLHG)received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to find out more about an Iron Age ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Player's Cigarette Packet Player's Cigarette Packet This John Player and Sons Cigarette packet depicts both the Nottingham Castle and Navy Cut sailor trademarks. Contributed by Museum
  45. Moya Typewriter (Imperial) Moya Typewriter (Imperial) Hidalgo Moya's first typewriter made in Leicester at the turn of the 20th century. The firm became Imperial Typewriters. Contributed by Museum
  46. A sheet for teaching Braille letters A sheet for teaching Braille letters Although touch languages for blind people existed in the previous century – the first recorded was by the blind ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Viking necklace Viking necklace Necklace in Viking style with silver pendants and beads of silver, glass, carnelian and crystal Contributed by Museum
  48. Joseph Wright's Orrery Joseph Wright's Orrery A painting by Joseph Wright showing the wonders of space and science at a time of enlightenment and understanding . Contributed by Museum
  49. The Original Maclaren Buggy The Original Maclaren Buggy The Maclaren Baby Buggy was the first of its kind and revolutionised baby transport Contributed by Museum
  50. Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Rolls Royce Merlin Engine The Merlin V12 aero engines designed and manufactured by Rolls Royce, were a key factor in British success during the ... Contributed by Museum

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