Large cast iron cam, 1839-1887. Probably acted as a cam for raising then dropping an arm, possibly as part of a tilt or drop hammer. From 2009 archaeological excavations of the former Peel, Williams & Peel Co. Soho Foundry on Pollard Street, Ancoats, Manchester, which were carried out in advance of an extension of the Manchester Metrolink network. Large cast iron cam from Pollard Street archaeological excavations of Peel, Williams & Peel Co. Soho foundry 1839-1887
Self Cleansing carbon filter, made by Elliott and Co., Manchester c.1861 Self Cleansing carbon filter 1861 - 1900
Jet engine turbine blade sample tested on Beamline 2.3 at Daresbury Laboratory. Jet engine turbine blade sample tested on Beamline 2.3 at Daresbury Laboratory 1980-2015
Calorimeter used by James Joule for the more accurate determination of the mechanical equivalent of heat, c.1860. Calorimeter used by James Joule for the more accurate determination of the mechanical equivalent of heat