Wardle and Smallbridge History Group

Acq. No.	Object	Type	Period	Area	Category	Acquired	Location	Acquired from	Condition	Description
1	BOTTLE			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	JAN 2002	MAIN ROOM	HAROLD PHILBIN		Small green glass octagonal bottle found at Pemin Farm, Wardle by Harold Philbin.
2	STONE			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	JAN 2002	MAIN ROOM	HAROLD PHILBIN		Thin smooth piece of stone worked into a pendant shape with round hole bored at the wide end. Found at Pemin Farm, Wardle. Use not known.
3	GLASS OBJECT			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	JAN 2002	MAIN ROOM	HAROLD PHILBIN		Small moulded clear glass round object with horseshoe-like shape cut from one side and five concentric circles on the base. Found at Pemin Farm, Wardle. Use not known.
4	METAL OBJECT			WARDLE		JAN 2002	MAIN ROOM	HAROLD PHILBIN		Small metal object similar to No. 3 - no marks on base but screw head embedded in cut out area. Shank of screw shaved off on base. Found at Pemin Farm, Wardle. Use not known.
5	AMMONITE			WARDLE	FARMS	JAN 2002	MAIN ROOM	HAROLD PHILBIN	BROKEN	From Scarborough. Found at Pemin Farm, Wardle.
6	POTTERY			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	LATE 2002	MAIN ROOM	MARGARET PEARSON		Small stone coloured pottery round jar with vertical lines indented and an indentation round the upper lip. 50 impressed stamp mark on base. Donated by Margaret Pearson, 1 Bank Cottages, Wardle.
7	PORCELAIN		1913	WARDLE	CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	NOV 2002	MAIN ROOM	COMMUNITY BUILDING		Wardle Conservative Club porcelain. 3 round sandwich plates with small bow ribbon handles. Rim, inner circle of plate and bow decorated with gilt. Blue transfer banner with Society name. Base transfer Tuscan China, England.
8	POTTERY			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	LATE 2002	MAIN ROOM	MARGARET PEARSON		Small tapered pottery round jar with dark brown glaze. Opening same size as base with small shoulder. Donated by Margaret Pearson, 1 Bank Cottages, Wardle.
9	POTTERY			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	LATE 2002	MAIN ROOM	MARGARET PEARSON		Similar to No. 8.
10	SIGN			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	LATE 2002	MAIN ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Rectangular tradesman's sign enclosed in plain wooden frame - EDWARD RIGG/PRACTICAL/CHIMNEY SWEEP in shadow caps of gold and blue on black background. Donated by Edward Rigg, grandson of sweep, Henry St., Wardle
11	PORCELAIN		1913	WARDLE	CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	NOV 2002	MAIN ROOM	COMMUNITY BUILDING		Wardle Conservative Club porcelain. Found in Community Building.
12	PORCELAIN		1913	WARDLE	CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	NOV 2002	MAIN ROOM	COMMUNITY BUILDING		Wardle Conservative Club porcelain. Medium size round dinner plate. Gilt rim, blue transfer banner with Society initials W.C.C. only.
13	PORCELAIN		1913	WARDLE	CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	NOV 2002	MAIN ROOM	COMMUNITY BUILDING		2 teacups with gilt rims. Blue transfer banner similar to No. 12. Maker's transfer on base in black. CWS/WINDSOR CHINA - Wheatsheaf above badge.
14	WASHING TONGS			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	FEB 2003	WORK ROOM	MARY SILCOCK		One pair of wood washing tongs joined by a single metal hinge. Given on behalf of Eric Silcock 1.5.19-4.2.03.
15	BLOCKING TOOL			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	FEB 2003	MAIN ROOM	MARY SILCOCK		Wood blocking tool with a circular handle. Use possibly plastering or brickwork. Given on behalf of Eric Silcock 1.5.19-4.2.03.
16	CLIPPERS			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	FEB 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	MARY SILCOCK		Metal hairdressing clippers. Given on behalf of Eric Silcock 1.5.19-4.2.03.
17	IRON			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	FEB 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	MARY SILCOCK		Prilect travelling iron in a black/red/silver box containing silver iron base. Wood handle has connecting metal bracket, includes wire running from base of iron to a light bulb holder. Given on behalf of Eric Silcock 1.5.19-4.2.03.
18	PLUG			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	FEB 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	MARY SILCOCK		Wylex 5 amp fused plug. On base - Made in England Non Track. Given on behalf of Eric Silcock 1.5.19-4.2.03.
19	LAST			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	FEB 2003	MAIN ROOM	MARY SILCOCK		3 headed iron cobbler's last. Given on behalf of Eric Silcock 1.5.19-4.2.03.
20	MEDICINE BALL		pre 1945	WARDLE	SPORTS/LEISURE	FEB 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	MARY SILCOCK		Leather (brown) medicine ball. Use physical exercise and training. Brought back from war by Eric Silcock 1.5.19-4.2.03.
21	SCALES			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2003	MAIN ROOM	WARDLE NEWSAGENTS		Avery shop scales. White enamel with chrome scoop and support - to weigh 1lb. Used in newsagents for sweets.
22	SHOE MOULD			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	MAY 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Wood shoe mould 7" stamped on top near toe. Donated by Bernice Clifton, 3 Bank Barn Cottages, Wardle
23	FISHING NOTICE			WARDLE	SPORTS/LEISURE	JULY 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		Square fishing notice "Wardle Anglers. Private Fishing. Members only on the banking" in white lettering on blue painted background. Found at Tannery Lodge. Donated by Terry Mitchell, Wardle Farm.
24	MAGAZINE		1953	WARDLE	EVENTS	11 AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	VARIOUS		Souvenir magazine published by Daily Sketch for Coronation 1953. Formerly on display at Wardle Library & then sent to Arts & Heritage Centre. After returned to Wardle & District History for safekeeping. Official document in filing cabinet. T7837
25	SOUP SIEVES		1890	WATERGROVE	DOMESTIC	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	W. GREGSON		Soup sieves - 2 detachable on 3 legs, metal. Wood and metal roller for use inside inner sieve. Donated by W. Gregson. See previous. T7836
26	FLAT IRON			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	H. JACKSON		Flat iron on own stand. No. 3 cast into area under handle. See previous. T7833
27	TILLEY LAMP			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	VARIOUS		Tilley lamp, metal and glass, complete with hanging handle and spirit container at base. Pale blue paint remains on metal. Wick winder missing. See previous. T7834
28	SHUTTLE			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	11 AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	VARIOUS		Weaving shuttle, wood 17" long, metal pin inside, middle opening. 1457 stamped in wood. T7835. See previous.
29	IDENTITY CARD				PERSONAL	11 AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	VARIOUS		ID card - Mrs. Vera Alice Jones, 350 Albert Royds St. T7838. See previous.
30	IDENTIFY CARD		pre 1903		PERSONAL	11 AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	VARIOUS		ID card - Angela Mary Jones, 350 Albert Royd St. Valid until 28.2.1903. T7839. See previous.
31	RATION BOOK		1947	WARDLE	PERSONAL	11 AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	VARIOUS		Ration book - Mrs. Emily Pilling, 94 Ramsden Rd., Wardle. Clothing book 1947-48. T7840. See previous.
32	HANDBOOK		1938	WARDLE	SPORTS/LEISURE	11 AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	VARIOUS		Wardle Cricket Club official handbook. T7841. See previous.
33	JAR			WATERGROVE	DOMESTIC	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	VARIOUS		Small stone coloured pottery round jar (similar to No. 6). No markings on base. T7846. See previous.
34	BOTTLE			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	VARIOUS		Blue glass bottle with elongated neck. Vertical ridges from base to shoulder. 'Sulpholine' in glass moulding on front. Back surface has no ridges. T7847. See previous.
35	BOTTLE			WARDLE	HEALTH	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	VARIOUS		Clear glass bottle - ?medicine. Narrow cylinder shape, small, no markings. T7848. See previous.
36	BULLETS			WATERGROVE	SPORTS/LEISURE	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	VARIOUS		3 x small bullets. T7849. See previous.
37	FOSSIL			WATERGROVE	ENVIRONMENT	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	VARIOUS		Plant fossil in 7 pieces. Giant Fern Fossil. Found by E. Clarke. T7854. See previous.
38	TIN WITH LID			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	11 AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	VARIOUS		Rectangular tin with lid, handles at each end. 4 protuberances on base to raise from ground. Burner marks on base 2x. T7855. See previous.
39	MODEL COAL CART			WARDLE	SPORTS/LEISURE	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	VARIOUS		Model coal cart made of wood and metal attached to china draught horse. Donated by Hector Kenyon. T7857. See previous.
40	RULER			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	11 AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	VARIOUS		Wood ruler with 2 parallel bars hinged with small metal brackets. 9" long x 1 3/4" wide. T7850. See previous.
41	KNUR & SPELL			WARDLE	SPORTS/LEISURE	11 AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	VARIOUS		Knur and spell. Wood game consisting of 7 wood balls of graded sizes resting on top of rect. Support. Separate wood bat, rounded on 3 sides. T7858. See previous.
42	FOSSILS			LITTLEBOROUGH	ENVIRONMENT	MAY 2003	MAIN ROOM	RONNIE TAYLOR		A collection of rock samples and fossils. Donated by Ronnie Taylor, 15 Dearden St., Littleborough, OL15 9DZ.
43	HOUSEHOLD ITEMS			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	JUL/AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	TOM MILLER		Various household items consisting of baking bowl, salad dish, fireside set, wooden box, wooden figures and basket.
44	SAUCER			SMALLBRIDGE	CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	JUL/AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	TOM MILLER		5 1/2" china saucer. Smallbridge Congregational Sunday School.
45	SAUCER		JAN 1917	SMALLBRIDGE	CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	JUL/AUG 2003	MAIN ROOM	TOM MILLER		6" china saucer St. John's Sunday School, Smallbridge.
46	ORNAMENTS			SMALLBRIDGE	DOMESTIC	JUL/AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	TOM MILLER		2 x 6" wood birds of prey? Standing on square plinths. Hooked beaks, stylised heads, wings in relief on sides, claws visible.
47	TEACUP			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	OCT 2003	MAIN ROOM	COMMUNITY CENTRE		Teacup. See No. 13. Found in Wardle & Smallbridge Community Centre.
48	TOBACCO TIN				PERSONAL	OCT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Small metal blue tobacco tin with hinged lid. "Edgeworth Extra High Grade Plug Slice Smoking Tobacco. Larus & Bro. Co. Richmond, Va, USA" on lid. Patent details on base. Contains 3 rolled cigarettes & packet of papers.
49	TOBACCO TIN				PERSONAL	OCT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Medium size metal tobacco tin with hinged lid 'Hignett's Pilot Flake, Dark Flake Cavendish' on lid with picture of pilot in boat. 'Pilot' brand. Outer picture in colour, picture on inside of lid not coloured.
50	DONKEY STONE				DOMESTIC	OCT 2003	WORKROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Three rectangular/cube pieces of donkey stone.
51	BAG BLUE				DOMESTIC	OCT 2003	WORKROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		One cloth-wrapped 'Reckitt's bag blue'. Instructions written on side.
52	TOOL				EMPLOYMENT	OCT 2003	WORKROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Small metal 2-pronged object, ?fork with wood handle.
53	CIGARETTE TIN				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	KATHY CARTER		Small lime-coloured cylinder-shaped metal tin 'De Reszke Minors Virginia Cigarettes. J. Millhoff & Co. Ltd. Piccadilly W. The Aristocrats of Cigarettes' on front. Donated by Kathy Carter, 4 Taylor Ave., Norden
54	STAMP SAVER BOOK				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	KATHY CARTER		Co-op stamp saver book, small rect., cover blue and white.
55	STAMPS				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KATHY CARTER		4 loose Green Shield stamps.
56	PRINTERS BLOCK				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KATHY CARTER		Wood printers block, 2' long, solid rect, with letters mounted in reverse 'The Extraordinary'. Metal ring for hanging inserted in top end, 2 rings along side.
57	OIL CONTAINER				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	WORKROOM	KATHY CARTER		Small metal oil container. 'Singer' moulded into top area near long nozzle.
58	BOX				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	KATHY CARTER		Tea and sugar box, small metal oval, opening lids at both ends. Words moulded into metal at both ends.
59	PLAQUE		1918		WARS/MILITARY	AUG 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	MARGARET CAREK		Copper engraved circ. Comm. death of John Vernon Handley in WW1, mounted in wood frame. Engraver's name EC?P bottom rt. Engraving 'Britannia, lion, dolphins' & 'He died for freedom & honour' encircling figs. Donated by Margaret Carek, 12 Crossfield Rd.
60	KETTLE				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	KITCHEN	KATHY CARTER		Copper kettle, imprinted on handle 'Eve-Ware' registered trademark. Hole in base.
61	HELMET				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	ARNOLD WADE		Tin helmet painted white 'W' in black paint front & back, webbing chin strap, leather headrest inside. Donated by Arnold Wade, 84 Rugby Rd.
62	STIRRUP PUMP				WARS/MILITARY	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Stirrup pump with hose and footrest. Part of collection formerly belonging to Kenneth Simpson, 2 Bank Barn Cottages. Given to form a Ken Simpson Collection by Bernice Clifton.
63	BALANCE/SCALES				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Iron balance scales and weights, 6 in no. See previous.
64	BALANCE				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Metal balance, 10 1/2" high, base of iron, rusty, face has pencilled markings - indistinct. Single needle on face. Sq. light metal plat on top. See previous.
65	TILLEY LAMP				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Metal & glass gas lamp with rubber hosing. Metal handle for hanging. 'Tilley Pyrex 171 Heat Resisting' stamped on. 'Bullfinch Handilight for propane or butane' stamped on brass plat on top. See previous.
66	TIMER				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Wind up timer on metal stand. White painted face markings 0-60 with single hand. Smaller inner circle marked similarly - no needle. 2 adjust. Knobs.Printed on face 'PYE. W.G. Pye & Co. Ltd., Cambridge. Made in England. See previous.
67	SPRAYER				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Copper garden sprayer 'Abol Syringe No. 5. Recomm. By Nat. Rose Soc. Etc. Black painted wood handle. See previous.
68	TUBING				OTHER AREAS	SEPT 2003		KEN SIMPSON		8" copper tubing 'Johnson & Phillips, Brockie Pell No. 121221. Patent London' inscribed on oval plaque attached to barrel. See previous.
69	SPRAY				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003		KEN SIMPSON		Copper hand pressure spray, handle at side, pump & pressure fittings on top of cylinder. Main cylinder 6" high, 4" dia. See previous.
70	TILLEY LAMP				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2003		KEN SIMPSON		Metal Tilley lamp with handle, brown enamel top with vents. (Glass protection for wick is missing). No markings. 13" high. See previous.
71	PRIMUS BASE				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Metal primus base. Pressure pump at side. 'Valor' inscribed on fuel tap. (No pan rest.) Solder repair on side. See previous.
72	OIL CAN				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Oil can, metal. 'K' in copper attached on side. Hydraulic with finger pump by handle. See previous.
73	OIL CAN				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Small metal finger oil can with short nozzle. Copper pyramid. See previous.
74	OIL CAN				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Small metal finger oil can with long nozzle. See previous.
75	WEDGE				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Wedge-shaped moulded wood with hollow for handle/pipe? Through middle. See previous.
76	TOOL BOX				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Hand-made wood tool box/chest with inset removable tray. Contains pieces for repairing Tilley lamps. 14" wide, 25" long, 10" deep. See previous.
77	BOOKSHELF				DOMESTIC	2001		BURTON, LAURISTON		Wood bookshelf - 4 fixed shelves, varnished or stained. 30" wide, 8" deep, 44" high. Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Burton, Lauriston, Law Flat, Wardle.
78	BOOKSHELF			DOMESTIC	2001			BURTON, LAURISTON		Wood bookshelf, freestanding. 1 fixed shelf, 1 movable shelf, varnished or stained. 36 1/2" wide, 9" deep, 36"high. Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Burton, Lauriston, Law Flat, Wardle.
79	BOOKSHELF				DOMESTIC	2002	CELLAR	JANE RICKARDS		Wood, painted white, tall bookshelf with 8 fixed shelves. 23 1/2" wide, 6 1/2" deep, 71" high. Donated by Jane Rickards, 200 Wardle Rd.
80	DOCUMENT CHEST				EMPLOYMENT	2001	RESOURCE ROOM	HOLT, WARDLE		5 drawer wooden map/document chest with 2 brass handles on each drawer. 49" wide, 35" deep, 31" high. Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Holt, Wardle Rd.
81	OFFICE CHAIR			WATERGROVE	EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2003	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Wood office chair with seat higher than usual, ie 30" from ground. Total height 42". Seat covered in brown artificial cloth. (Possibly from office at Watergrove during construction.) Part of Ken Simpson Collection.
82	PEW			WARDLE	RELIGION	2OOO	MAIN ROOM	WARDLE SOCIETY		Pew from former St. James Church, Wardle. Oak, dark varnished. Inscription reads 'Donated by St. James CofE PCC to the W.S. on closure Sept. 1990. Book rest attached to back, ends solid with curved & shaped fronts & tops. 74" long, 40" high.
83	TABLE			WARDLE	PUBLIC AUTHORITIES	2000	MAIN ROOM	WARDLE LIBRARY		Large wood table, 4 legs, 37 1/2" wide, 108" long, 31" high. ?formerly housed in Wardle Council Offices or Dunsterville, Manchester Rd. - Social Services.
84	CHAIR			WARDLE	PUBLIC AUTHORITIES	2000	MAIN ROOM	WARDLE LIBRARY		1 of 3 Committee chair with arms, wood with brown covered seat and back. Arms curved at front. Original leather seat and back. See previous.
85	CHAIR			WARDLE	PUBLIC AUTHORITIES	2000	MAIN ROOM	WARDLE LIBRARY		1 of 3 Committee chair with arms, wood with brown covered seat and back. Arms curved at front. Original leather seat and new leather back. See previous.
86	CHAIR			WARDLE	PUBLIC AUTHORITIES	2000	MAIN ROOM	WARDLE LIBRARY		1 of 3 Committee chair with arms, wood with brown covered seat and back. Arms curved at front. Seat and back of new leather. See previous.
87	CHAIRS			WARDLE	PUBLIC AUTHORITIES	2000	MAIN ROOM	WARDLE LIBRARY		Three committee chairs with brown covered seats and backs. Artificial leather and wood. See previous.
88	CHAIR				PUBLIC AUTHORITIES	OCT 2003	MAIN ROOM	ARNOLD WADE		Committee chair with arms, dark green seat, back and arms covered in modern artificial leather.
89	CHAIR				PUBLIC AUTHORITIES	OCT 2003	MAIN ROOM	ARNOLD WADE		Committee chair, wood and light brown plastic fabric covering seat and back.
90	CHAIR			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	OCT 2003	WORKROOM	ROBERTS, WARDLE		Child's wood chair with open back, painted orange. 'Birthday Chair' painted in gold lettering across top piece of wood on back. Front foot support shaped in middle. Used at Wardle Methodist Chapel Sunday School. Donated by Julie & Jim Roberts.
91	CHAIR			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	2003	WORKROOM	MARGARET CAREK		Child's wood chair painted blue with open back. Used at Wardle Methodist Church Sunday School.
92	CABINET			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	EASTER 2003	MAIN ROOM	BRUNINS		Display cabinet, glass, mirrors, wood shelving at front, cupboards at back. Blue Formica top 3' long, 2' deep, 3' high. Donated by Roy & Laraine Brunins, Newsagent's, Wardle.
93	CABINET			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	EASTER 2003	MAIN ROOM	BRUNINS		Display cabinet, glass shelving & mirrors for 3/4 length, then plain wood at front forming cupboard at back, blue top. 7' long, 2' deep, 3' high. See previous.
94	CABINET			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	EASTER 2003	MAIN ROOM	BRUNINS		Display cabinet, double glass, wood frame & ends, glass front & top & shelves, mirrors at back. Front slopes backwards from back-sloping wood area at base. 15" high, 7'11" long, 18" deep at top, 3' high. See previous.
95	CABINET			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	EASTER 2003	MAIN ROOM	BRUNINS		Card display unit with small recessed glass/mirror shelves for cards covering top 2/3. Bottom 1/3 is 12 wood pull-out drawers with card partitions in wood, glass, mirrors. 9'1" long, 20" deep, 77" high. See previous.
96	SHELF UNIT			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	EASTER 2003	MAIN ROOM	BRUNINS		Wood and glass wall shelving unit, 7' long x 2' high. Divided into 8 shallow cupboard units - open. Bottom 4 units are mirror-backed. Shelves adjustable. See previous.
97	SHELF UNIT			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	EASTER 2003	MAIN ROOM	BRUNINS		Wood and glass wall shelving unit, 7' long x 2' high. Divided into 9 shallow, open, cupboard units & 2 (taller) narrow open display areas. All mirror backed. (Fitted above No. 96 on wall of History Room.) Shelves adjustable.
98	DISPLAY UNIT			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	EASTER 2003	MAIN ROOM	BRUNINS		Wood & glass display unit, 3' wide x 3 1/2 high with varying depths of 5 shelves - fixed. 2" high glass protectors along middle 3 shelves. See previous.
99	SHELF UNIT			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	EASTER 2003	MAIN ROOM	BRUNINS		Wood shelving unit, 4' long, 18" high, 8" deep, 4 open compartments of adjustable shelves. See previous.
100	CABINET					OCT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	TOM SOUTHERTON		Wood floor display cabinet with 2 glass sliding doors & adjustable glass shelves inside. 6' long x 20" deep x 3' high. On wood base. Donated by Tom Southerton, 22 Knowl Syke St., Wardle.
101	SHUTTLES				EMPLOYMENT	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	BETTY HEBBLETHWAITE		5 wood shuttles with conical metal ends, pointed. Various sizes and markings. Donated by Betty Hebblethwaite, 21 Battersby St., Rochdale.
102	BOBBINS				EMPLOYMENT	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	BETTY HEBBLETHWAITE		Two empty wood bobbins with metal fittings at one end, yellow paint near metal fittings. Donated by Betty Hebblethwaite, 21 Battersby St., Rochdale.
103	HAIR ORNAMENT				DOMESTIC	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	BETTY HEBBLETHWAITE		Two black ?plastic hair ornaments, 5" long, open u-shape with sharpened ends, diamantes set in oval curve at top, trailing down sides. Donated by Betty Hebblethwaite, 21 Battersby St., Rochdale.
104	HAIR ORNAMENT				DOMESTIC	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	BETTY HEBBLETHWAITE		One clear orange ?plastic hair ornament, 4 1/2" long, 2 prongs close together, top is a twist style. Donated by Betty Hebblethwaite, 21 Battersby St., Rochdale.
105	OXO TIN				DOMESTIC	2004	WORKROOM	BETTY HEBBLETHWAITE		Small Oxo cubes tin, 2" long x 1 1/2" wide x 3/4" deep. Lid - 'Oxo cubes" in white on red & black cube pattern. Sides - 'concentrated energy of beef' & worn writing on other side. Base - written directions for use.
106	PACKET				DOMESTIC	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	BETTY HEBBLETHWAITE		Small paper/card packet containing 2 sachets 'Dents Glove-Wash to be used only for the washing of Dents Washable Gloves (Made in England). Donated by Betty Hebblethwaite, 21 Battersby St., Rochdale.
107	IODINE PEN				DOMESTIC	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	BETTY HEBBLETHWAITE		Small 3" long iodine pen, lid removes from outer casing with an iodine (glass) container inside it. Screw top lid, paper wrapping round base - words indecipherable. Instructions on pen clear.
108	TABLET CONTAINER				DOMESTIC	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	BETTY HEBBLETHWAITE		Dark brown plastic 'Phyllostan' tablet container with round disc 1 1/2" dia. 2 discs joined by metal pin so rotate separately to allow tablets to be removed. Patent nos. on base. Arrow & words mouled into top.
109	IRON				DOMESTIC	2004	MAIN ROOM	BETTY HEBBLETHWAITE		Black GEC electric iron, wood hand grip & thumb rest at front. Electric socket at rear. Brass plate 'GEC 5lb weight, serial no. 445' plus other id nos, eg 'Catalogue No. D5801'.
110	COFFEE TIN				DOMESTIC	2004	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Lyons Pure Ground Coffee Tin without lid, 2" high containing wooden pegs. About half full. See No. 111. Donated by Peter Whitehead, 43 Timbercliffe, Littleborough, OL15 9QI.
111	WOODEN PEGS				DOMESTIC	2004	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Wooden pegs, square, 1/2" long, pointed at one end. In No. 110.
112	SHOE STUDS				DOMESTIC	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		'Tom Thumb' Segs Shoe Studs. Made by Blakeys'. Small, rectangular cardboard box of metal segs. See No. 113.
113	SHOE STUD HOLDER				DOMESTIC	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Card 1 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" long (torn from larger piece) with 14 metal segs pierced into it. 'Modern shoe studs' printed along base. Blue card with brown border. See No. 112.
114	NAILS				DOMESTIC	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Envelope containing metal 1" long flat nails with broad rectangular head.
115	CLOGS				DOMESTIC	2004	WORKROOM	KEN SIMPSON		1 pair clogs, wood base, leather uppers, no laces, black. Found in shed at Bank Barn Cottages by Bernice Clifton. Ken Simpson Collection.
116	BED WARMER				DOMESTIC	2004	WORKROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Stoneware bed warmer, gloss glaze, dark brown screw stopper on top, middle. Stamped at end 'Lovatts Langley Ware, England'. One end dark brown with dark brown knob.
117	GAVEL & BASE			WARDLE	PUBLIC AUTHORITIES	2003	MAIN ROOM	LINDA EDWARDS		Wood gavel & base. Gavel 10" long, base 6" dia. Gavel dark stained wood. Base light oak, hollowed-out middle section, prob. Turned wood. Used in Wardle UDC meetings held at Council Offices, Wardle Rd. Donated by daughter of Billy Edwards.
118	SIGN			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	2004		TERRY MITCHELL		'Watergrove Limited', plastic, rectangular sign, 4" x 13", black lettering on white background. This was attached to office door, former pallet factory, East St., Wardle.
119	BOX			WATERGROVE		2003	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Black painted square box 10" x 10" x 2" with lid, lock & key missing. 'Watergrove' painted on front end by keyhole. Metal. Use not known. Donated by Edward Rigg, 3 Henry St., Wardle.
120	PAINTING IRON			WARDLE	FARMS	2004	MAIN ROOM	ANDREW FITZSIMONS		Animal painting iron, 'JF' forming the paint mark. 14" long. Donated by owner of late Albert Jackson's cottages, Wardle Fold. Found on site.
121	BLACKSMITH TOOL			WARDLE	FARMS	2004	MAIN ROOM	ANDREW FITZSIMONS		Soldering/blacksmithing tool, rectangular pointed head on iron handle. 18" long. For burning horns. See previous.
122	HOE			WARDLE	FARMS	2004	MAIN ROOM	ANDREW FITZSIMONS		Hand-held hoe, wood handle, metal hoe and hook at end. 9" long. Slaughterman's scraper for pigs. See previous.
123	MILK CHURN			WARDLE	FARMS	2004	MAIN ROOM	ANDREW FITZSIMONS		Milk churn, galvanised iron, no lid. 27" high. Capacity 11 gallons. Gallon markings up side, 2 handles. Stamped in rim at handle height 'Longridge. Mark Procter Ltd. 261'. See previous.
124	MILK CHURN			WARDLE	FARMS	2004	MAIN ROOM	ANDREW FITZSIMONS		Milk churn, iron - rusty, no lid. 27" high. Raised stamp along handle rim 'Express Dairy Co. Ltd., London'. 2 small vertical 'handle' shapes along topmost area. See previous.
125	MILK CHURN			WARDLE	FARMS	2004	MAIN ROOM	ANDREW FITZSIMONS		Milk churn, iron, as No. 123. Capacity prob. 10 gallons as no. 10 imprint visible. No small vertical handles near top. See previous.
126	SCYTHE HANDLE			WARDLE	FARMS	2004	MAIN ROOM	ANDREW FITZSIMONS		Wooden scythe handle, 5' long, 2 scythe blades. 2 wood hand holds on scythe attached by 2 iron rings. See previous.
127	CASTRATING IRONS			WARDLE	FARMS	2004	MAIN ROOM	ANDREW FITZSIMONS		One pair castrating irons, 12" long. Iron with black painted wood handles. 'Burdizzo' imprinted in metal of one handle. See previous.
128	MILK CHURN			WARDLE	FARMS	2003	MAIN ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		Milk churn, galvanised iron with lid, 2 handles. Imprinted into lid top 'Associated Dairies Accrington' plus kitemark & 'Approved to British Standard'.
129	WOOD			WARDLE	FARMS	2003	MAIN ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		Wood, shaped, sloping indentation at each end. 4' long, 6" x 6", several holes along length. Swivel tree from horse drawn equipment from Wardle Farm. 'Peterson, Rochdale' painted on flat side.
130	WOOD			WARDLE	FARMS	2003	MAIN ROOM	KEVIN PICKIN		Single piece of wood, 3' long, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2", 3 metal handles. Axle from a 4 wheel horse drawn wagon. Donated by Kevin Pickin, Rydings Farm - found in old building.
131	COMPACTER				EMPLOYMENT	2004	MAIN ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Shaped, wood, rounded cylinder, 3' long with 1 wood peg - handle at one end. Abt. 14" from end of peg - handle is a flat 1" wide iron band next to double chain band. Oak compacter prob. Used for laying flags or cobbles.
132	WOOD BLOCK				EMPLOYMENT	2004	MAIN ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		1 wood block used to form wood setts in yards where horses might slip. From a Rochdale coal yard near present railway station. A cube.
133	FORK			WARDLE	FARMS	2004	MAIN ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		1 long-handled 2-prong curved fork. From Brown Cow Farm, late Albert Jackson's cottages.
134	BEDPAN			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	2004	WORK ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		White china bedpan. Original Protection Bed & Douche Pan……for Hospital & Home. Brit. Patent 9583. Also patented in US. Made in England by Grimwades Ltd. Stoke on Trent. Medium. Found at Boggart House, Spring Side Farm, Stid Hey Bottom.
135	CHAIR			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	2003	WORKROOM	BARRY WILD		Black painted wood chair, 'wheel' pattern forming back support. From office of former pallet factory, East St., Wardle. Donated by Barry Wild, 11 Queens Ave., Wardle.
136	CHILD'S DESK			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	2003	CELLAR	BARRY WILD		Child's wood, painted desk.
137	BUILDER'S LEVEL				EMPLOYMENT	OCT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM			Builder's level, triangular with 3 notches at top for string holding the weight. Name of donor not known. Found in Clock Tower, Birch Hill Hospital by local builder.
138	PLAQUE			WARDLE	SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	RESOURCE ROOM	G & G SHAW		Metal plaque 'Brewing Vat, Fuller's Arms, Wardle'. Donated by Graham & Gail Shaw, Lodge Foundry, Wardle.
139	SEWING MACHINE				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2004	WORKROOM	BERTHA HAWKYARD		Treadle Singer sewing machine. Machine folds into wooden cabinet. Iron stand & treadle. Complete with bobbins, cottons & instructions. Donated by Bertha Hawkyard, 9 Hare Hill Ct., Littleborough (formerly 115 Ramsden Rd., Wardle).
140	KITCHEN CUPBOARD				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2004	WORKROOM	BERTHA HAWKYARD		Kitchenette - wood kitchen cupboard complex. See previous.
141	CLOG FITTINGS				DOMESTIC	OCT 2004	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		6 metal fittings for clogs & assorted metal flat, rectangular nails; 2 arched heel fittings, 2 shallow arch toe fittings, 1 with 2 7/8" stamped on it, 1 'Gem' fitting, 1 toe fitting stampled 'L' & '8'.
142	CANNON			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	AUG 2004	MAIN ROOM	BERTHA HAWKYARD		Miniature solid brass cannon, 10 1/2" long. Made at Lodge Foundry, Wardle by Bill Shaw. See previous.
143	MOULD FOR CANNON			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	OCT 2004	MAIN ROOM	G & G SHAW		Wood mould for No. 142. See previous.
144	CANNON				DOMESTIC	2004	MAIN ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Miniature brass cannon, (similar to No. 142 except for mouldings at mouth end), mounted on wood carriage with wheels. Cannon painted bronze.
145	PICK AXE HEAD			WATERGROVE	EMPLOYMENT	2003	MAIN ROOMR	TERRY MITCHELL		Miner's pick axe head. Found at Dry Bank Drift Mine, Watergrove. Iron, painted black.
146	SHOVEL			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	2003	MAIN ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		Stoker's shovel found in St. James' Church boiler house. Wood handle.
147	HOLE PUNCH			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		Small metal hole punch 3" x 2". Patent imprinted on top surface of base. Note 2 screwholes in base as if for screwing to a surface. Prob. from old St. James' School, found at present St. James' School & handed on by Dena Longden.
148	MEDALLION		2000	WARDLE	EVENTS	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		Medallion, metal, to celebrate Millennium at St. James' School. 'Ready for the year 2000' across top. 'St. James' CE School, Wardle' and school crest in raised type with circle, 2" square, in clear & blue plastic pocket. Made by Lodge Foundry, Wardle.
149	MIRROR		1883	WARDLE	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005		DENA LONGDEN		Mirror, wood surround, formerly belonging to Lizzie Silcock, nee Hartley, 6 Enginefield, Wardle 24.5.83. Dena remembers it hanging in her grandma's home at 14 Alfred St., Littleborough.
150	OAK DOOR			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	DEC 2004	WORKROOM	BRENDA MALLINSON		Oak door with original bell, with letter opening, knocker fitting (without ring section of knocker). Formerly the front door of Dr. & Mrs. Mallinson's when Dr. Mallinson held a surgery at his house, 161 Ramsden Rd., Wardle.
151	BANNER ENDS			WARDLE	RELIGION	OCT 2003	RESOURCE ROOM	WARDLE VILL. CHURCH		Two gilt & red painted wood cone-shaped ends for church banner rail. 7" high, 3" base circum. Extras found in church banner boxes borrowed from Wardle Village Church for Exhibition 2003, accidentally left behind when banners returned.
152	PRINTING BLOCK		1970s & 80s	WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	TED BOLTON		Wood printing block 6" x 4" - depicts Wardle Village Church & Chapel St. houses & Christmas tree - reversed. (Print made for drawing by Dave Althorp, Venture Scout leader - David Gooch, Howarth Knowl.) Formerly used by Venture Scouts to raise money.
153	PRINTING BLOCK		1970s & 80s	WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	TED BOLTON		As No. 152 - depicts Globe Inn & house on corner of Wardle Fold.
154	LAPEL BADGE				CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	FEB 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes - lapel badge, buffalo head, metal. Eric Silcock was a member of Wardle Lodge No. 8813, R.O.A.B.
155	VISITOR'S CARD		1958		CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	FEB 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes - visitor's card given to Eric Silcock on visit to Ryburndale Lodge No. 4080. Dated 31.7.58, 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". See previous.
156	DIRECTORY		1957		CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	FEB 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes - Directory & Official List of Lodges under Grand Lodge of England. Issued February 1957, No. 15, New Series. 4" x 4 3/4". See previous.
157	RULES BOOK		1956		CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	FEB 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Grand Lodge of England 1956. 96pp. 4" x 5". See previous.
158	MEMBERSHIP CARD		1956		CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	FEB 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Membership card for Eric Silcock of Wardle Lodge No. 8813, 4.9.56. 4 1/4" x 3 1/4".
159	CERTIFICATE		1956		CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	FEB 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		R.A.O.B. Membership certificate for Eric Silcock, Wardle Lodge No. 8813, 4.9.56. (Signed by George J. Smith, Grand Secretary.) 11" x 13". Kept rolled in original tube, addressed to 'Wardle Lodge, C. Walker, Esq. 353 Albert Royds St., Rochdale'.
160	CLAY PIPE			WARDLE	CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	FEB 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Bowl & 1" stem of clay pipe. Bowl - R.A.O.B. & Buffalo Head. Slight indents. round top of bowl. Printed nos. on stem 'Ro No. 245' & '245215' on left & right side of stem. Found on land at Bank Barn Cottages.
161	SANDWICH MAKER		1970s		DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	KITCHEN	DENA LONGDEN		'Taste-T-Toast' toasted sandwich maker, metal, with wood handles, for use on gas hobs. 161/2" long, round toasting area at one end is 5" dia. 'Tempo' trademark & firm's name not decipherable. Bought at Ideal Homes Exhib., Belle Vue.
162	MONEY BOX				CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		William Deacon's Bank Ltd. metal money box No. 126735. Oval shaped 2 1/2" high. Slotted around sides for insertion of 3d, 6d, shilling, half crown, small coins. Hole in base for notes. Lockable - no key.
163	RAZOR SHARPENING BOX				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		'Rolls Razor' sharpening box, metal, rect., rounded corners. 6" long, 2 3/4" wide, 1/2" deep. Decorated geometric pattern. Top lid - circ. Trade mark, human fig. inside circle. 'Rolls Razor' printed around circle on inside. Pat. Nos. 224518, 242718.
164	THERMOMETER				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		Clinical thermometer sold at Boots the Chemist. Minute, English make - label on cardboard box cont. small 4" long glass therm. in metal protective case with lid. Box discoloured grey? Sales price ticket on base 1/6d.
165	TRAY				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	KITCHEN	DENA LONGDEN		Wood tray for table crumbs, finger holes at back & sides 1 1/2" high, except at back holding area 2 1/4". Int. meas. 6 1/2" front to back, 6 3/4"<8 1/4" back width widening to front width. Also see No. 166.
166	CRUMB BRUSH				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	KITCHEN	DENA LONGDEN		Brush for tray No. 165. Curved wood handle, bristles, 10" long. Inscription on handle 'Vear Lewis's Hats/Hindes Ltd. Makers B'gham. Lewis's Wonderful Penny Brush Market Street. Black paint on wood.
167	?HEARSE CARRIAGE REM				EMPLOYMENT	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	MICHAEL FITTON		Ornamental metal (decorative) remnant. 7 1/2" high, 4" wide. Elongated acorn shape at top, 2 feathers & base of acorn pinnacle from mouth of (Celtic-type shape) fish , fins extend to form ring shape entwining structure. Found in field opp. Law Flat.
168	ROAD SIGN			SMALLBRIDGE	SPORTS/LEISURE	JUL 2004	WORKROOM	SANDKNOCKERS PUB		Iron road sign 40" x 6" 'WARDLE ROAD'. Painted black lettering on white - edging painted. Ends shaped. Erected on wall in Work & Search Room. Obtained by Bernice Clifton. Sign removed by previous owners from ext. wall & left behind.
169	PEGS				DOMESTIC	OCT 2004	WORKROOM	KATHY CARTER		2 wooden washing line peg 5" x 3/4", tapered at end, bound with metal strip & pinned at top. Pegs were bought by Kathy Carter's (4 Taylor Ave., Norden) mother when newly married.
170	PEGS				DOMESTIC		WORKROOM	MARJORIE TURNER		3 Wooden pegs as No. 169 donated by Marjorie Turner, Rhodes St.
171	PEG				DOMESTIC		RESOURCE ROOM			Wooden clothes peg, 5" x 3/4", tapered at end, split is 2 1/2" long.
172	LADIES RAZOR				DOMESTIC		RESOURCE ROOM			'Nymph' Ladies Razor - Souplex Ltd., Manufacturers of Toilet Requisites, Morecambe, England. All on outher sides of cardboard box cont. a pink plastic box & lid. 2 1/4" long x 1 1/4" wide x 7/8" deep. Box has red writing on cream, with blue edging.
173	CIGARETTE LIGHTER				DOMESTIC		RESOURCE ROOM			Black & chrome Ronson cigarette lighter, 2 1/2" long x 1 1/2" wide x 1/2" deep. Chrome top & base, small grid in side near top & side depression mechanism for lighting. Tab on base for filling, Ronson & patent info on base.
174	SLIDE RULE				EMPLOYMENT		RESOURCE ROOM			Slide rule embossed on side, also no. '?P634' & Made in England alongside. Red covering over card forms box - pull-off lid exposes inner box holding rule, sliding glass calculation frame. 12" long x 2 1/4" wide x 6/10" deep.
175	PARALLEL RULER				EMPLOYMENT		RESOURCE ROOM			Parallel ruler, dark wood with metal fittings. 9" long x 2" wide. Sliding hinges allow extended length of 14". No markings.
176	MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS				EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	BRENDA MALLINSON		Wood box 7 3/4" long x 3" wide x 1 3/4" deep. Box & tray lined with purple velvet. Firm impressions to hold instruments - suture needle, hook, muscle cutters, scalpel, forceps
177	MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS				EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	BRENDA MALLINSON		Varnished wood box 11" long x 5" wide x 2" deep to hold instruments - tweezers, tourniquet hold, thermometer case, clamp, chrome plate. Do not fit box.
178	MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS				EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	BRENDA MALLINSON		Varnished wood box 6 1/2" long x 2 3/4" wide x 1" deep to hold instruments - suture needed, scalpels, chain with hooks, brass pin, probe.
179	MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS				EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	BRENDA MALLINSON		Amputation set polished wood box 15" long x 6 1/4" wide x 2 1/4" deep with hinged lid for instruments - saw, tourniquet, 3 knives. Possibly belonging to Dr. Standring, former practice doctor with Dr. Mallinson.
180	MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS				EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	BRENDA MALLINSON		Black Bakelite sphygmomanometer set (blood pressure kit), in box 12 1/2" long x 3 3/4" wide x 2 1/4" high.
181	BRASS PLAQUE				EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2005	WORKROOM	BRENDA MALLINSON		Brass name plaque 12" x 8", engraved & with white paint in lettering - 'Ralph Mallinson, M.B.,ChB. Hours: 2-3pm except Thurs. 6-7.30pm'.
182	MEDICAL SUPPLIES			WARDLE	HEALTH	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	MARGARET CAREK		3 unused pkts. 'Sterile Lint Dressing No. 9' on both sides. Directions on side. Cardboard in duck egg blue with white checked patterns along l & w. Printed in dark blue - 'To Open Pull Back Tab'. 4" long x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". Made at Rydings Mill.
183	MEDICAL SUPPLIES			WARDLE	HEALTH	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	MARGARET CAREK		1 packet unused 'No.12 Sterilized BPC Large Burn Dressing' & instructions printed on side. White card with red printing. 4" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". Made at Rydings Mill, Wardle.
184	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Cardboard packet containing round plastic tub with clear lid. 'Snowfire Healing Tablet' printed into lid, 'push up to apply' impressed into base of tube 1 1/2" dia. Donated by Rita Duckworth, Yew Court, Warwick St., Rochdale.
185	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Rectangular tin 3" x 2" x 3/4" with cream lid, contained 'Gee's Linctus Pastilles BPC'. Lid states directions & maker 'Ernest Jackson & Co. Ltd., Crediton, Devon, England'.
186	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Shallow tin contained 'Fruit Laxatives. Better than castor oil. 6d size. Coraline & Co., 19 Hillcrest, Monkheaton, Northumberland'. Lid contains directions. Mostly blck background with orange lettering. 3" x 2" x 1/2".
187	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Shallow tin contained 'Menthells - menthol liquorice, wild cherry & others + directions'. Instructions inside lid & maker - 'Blyton Astley & Co., Manchester'.
188	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Tubular container for 'Beechams Brand Pills, price 5s0d. St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Beechams Pills Ltd. St. Helens' on lid. Black on deep cream. Registered Trade Mark No. 561446 embossed into lid.
189	MEDICAL SUPPLIES R				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Circular tin for 'CM Camphor Mentol Snuff' writen in black on gold. Around lid 'Beacon Brand, Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Ltd., Kendal, England. 1 1/2" dia x 1/2" deep.
190	CUP			LITTLEBOROUGH	SPORTS/LEISURE	JAN 2005	MAIN ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD	VERY GOOD	China cup 2 1/4" high x 2 1/2" dia. Two red rings encl. wider blue band printed around lip. Single gilt band inside. Partly faded around side 'A Present from Blackpool' in gilt. Found by Peter & John Whitehead near Summit Canal.
191	EGG CUP			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD	SATISFACTORY	China egg cup 2 1/2" high, 1 3/4" dia. On stand with painted scene 2 coach & horses + 1 large domestic building, coloured. As previous.
192	JAR			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Pot jar 3" high, 1 3/4" dia at top, cream with brown edging at rim. Black lettering on side 'Hailwood's, Manchester'. Drawing of cow with 'rich cream' above & below & 'pasteurised' along cow's side. As previous.
193	JAR			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		White glass jar, opening 2 1/4" dia., ht. 2 1/2", sides 1 3/4" tapering to 1 1/2" in bevel at base. As previous.
194	BOTTLE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Glass bottle 4 1/2" high, 2 1/2" wide, neck 1" long x 1/2" dia. Opening. Emblem of bird over shield w. 3 marks on it. Slight brown discolouration. See previous No. 190.
195	DISH			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005		PETER WHITEHEAD		Small oval side dish, pot glazed in brown. Stamp on base 'Pyrita Ware. British Made. Fire Proof'. Sloping side. Length 5", width 3 3/4". See previous No. 190.
196	CLAY PIPE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		1 of 7 pipe remains. Bowl only 'O'Brien's 61'. 2 crude shamrock shapes stamped in bowl in an oval. Irish origin. See previous No. 190.
197	CLAY PIPE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		1 of 7 pipe remains. Bowl & <1" of stem. 'O'Brien Mayo St. Dublin stamped into bowl in oval shape. Top of bowl edged with series of narrow short vertical lines. Irish origin. See previous No. 190.
198	CLAY PIPE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		1 of 7 pipe remains. Bowl & ~ 1 1/2" stem. Only marking on bowl is single line encircling it at top. Brown discolouration. Irish origin. See previous No. 190.
199	CLAY PIPE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		1 of 7 clay pipe remains. Bowl & 3 1/2" stem. Possibly a 'B' at base of bowl by 'resting piece'. Bowl slopes away from stem. No markings but slight ridge visible down front of bowl. Irish origin. See previous No. 190.
200	CLAY PIPE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		1 of 7 clay pipe remains. Bowl & 2 1/4" stem. 'Dublin' stamped into bowl in oval shape. Edging of fine shallow vertical marks round rim. Irish origin. See previous No. 190.
201	CLAY PIPE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		1 of 7 clay pipe remains. Bowl & 2" stem. No resting piece. Bowl has mottled pattern impressed into it, continuing for about 1". Possibly some writing along stem. Irish origin. See previous No. 190.
202	CLAY PIPE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		1 of 7 clay pipe remains. Broken bowl & 2" stem. Bowl & resting piece elaborate decoration - lines/strokes go up bowl. Possibly resemblance of twig. Bark of a tree pattern? Irish origin. See previous No. 190.
203	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	AUG. 2004	RESOURCE ROOM	ANNETTE TUCK		Partly used tube 'Nostoline for nasal catarrh, hay fever, head colds & sore noses. Matthews Laboratories Ltd., Holloway, London N7' printed in gold on black. Instructions on reverse. Black screw cap.
204	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	AUG 2004	RESOURCE ROOM	ANNETTE TUCK		Small white plastic tub with snap-on lid. 'Fennings Little Healers, large 90 size, for the relief of coughs with colds and influenza'. Print white on green for main words, green on white for instructions. 1 1/2" high, 1/2" dia.
205	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	AUG 2004	RESOURCE ROOM	ANNETTE TUCK		Rect. Tin 'First Aid Outfit' (empty) with white cross in red rosette on plain background. Details of contents on lid, red writing. 5" x 3 1/2" x 1". Red border round lid.
206	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Shallow rect. Tin 'New Formula PEPS. A safe, sure remedy for coughs, colds, sore throat, catarrh' plus extra info on lid (hinged). Dark blue print on yellow background. 4" x 2" x 1/2".
207	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Tall square tin 'Sanatogen. Manufactured by Genatosan Ltd. at Loughborough, Leics., England', black print on light & dark yellow + shield cont. 'G Ltd. Patent no. on base. 2 1/4" sq., 5 1/4" high.
208	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Card box 2" sq., 4 1/2" high cont. filled bottle (100ml) of 'Collis Browne's Mixture' for coughs & diarrhoea. Brown glass bottle with back screw lid. Archer trademark. Stamp on box '132 1939'.
209	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Card box 2 1/2" sq., 4 1/4" high cont. brown glass jar with white lid. 'Kruschen Salts. Now in easier-to-take powder form' on jar label. 'A. Nicholas Product, Bath Road, Slough, Bucks'.
210	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		As No. 208 but card lid partly torn off top & base.
211	GAS MASK				WARS/MILITARY	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Plain card box (6 1/2" x 5" x 4 1/2") with fold-in lid cont. gas mask. Inside lid 'Packing of Respirator' instructions.
212	COCOA TIN				DOMESTIC	MAY 2005		PETER WHITEHEAD		'Rowntree's Cocoa Tin, half pound net. Sides decorated in geometric vertical bands, red & gold. On main side cup of cocoa, female figure with tray of cocoa jug. Size 3" wide x 1 3/4" deep x 5 1/2" high.
213	BISCUIT TIN				DOMESTIC	MAY 2005	KITCHEN	PETER WHITEHEAD		Biscuit tin & hinged lid - old fashioned style. On base 'Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits, Reading & London, England' impressed into tin. Size 8 1/2" wide, 5 1/2" deep, 2" high.
214	BISCUIT CUTTER				DOMESTIC	MAY 2005	KITCHEN	PETER WHITEHEAD		Biscuit & pastry cutter in card box (damaged) 'The Nut Brown' copyright. Side with info also in French, Spanish & German. Box size 5 3/4" x 3" x 1 1/2".
215	INSTRUCTION CARD				EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Instruction card 'Electricity Safety First Rules'. Writing on 4 sides including contractor 'J & T Robinson, 49-51 George St., Croydon. Tel. No. Croydon 0421'.
216	DRIED MILK TIN				DOMESTIC	MAY 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		'National Dried Milk. Modified Full Cream Milk. This tin contains the equivalent of 7 pints of milk with Vit. D added. Ministry of Food, London, W1'. Size 7" high, 4 1/2" dia. Close-fitting lid.
217	BOTTLE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Glass bottle, pale green, 3" stem with rounded area for stopper. 7 1/2" high, 2 1/2" dia. At base - damaged. 'Imperial 1/5 pint. Walter Hirst, Huddersfield' raised lettering around sides. As previous No. 190.
218	BOTTLE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Glass bottle, pale green, 2 1/2" stem with moulded area for stopper. 6" high, 1 1/2" dia. at base. No markings. See previous No. 190.
219	BOTTLE			LITTLEBOROUGH	HEALTH	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Glass bottle (?medicine), 3/4" neck. Size 4 3/4" high, 1" x 1 3/4" rectangular at base. White/clear glass. Rounded top for stopper. One side recessed - for label. See previous No. 190.
220	PIPE JOINER			LITTLEBOROUGH	EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Lead pipe joiner used by plumbers. 5" high, handle/screw mechanism at top to raise/lower device inside 2 outer arms which connect to rt-angled bracket at base. Wire connects arm to base at 1 side. See previous No. 190.
221	ANGLE TOOL			LITTLEBOROUGH	EMPLOYMENT	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Metal tool for make 45 degree angle corner when using metal solder or brazing. 5 1/2" high. Screw machanism from top raises/lowers ht above angle. See previous No. 190.
222	TOBACCO TIN				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	MAUREEN BELL		Tobacco tin 'Player's Sunvalley Finest Quality Light Tobacco'. 4 1/4" x 3" x 1 1/4" deep with lid. Contains misc. sewing items (scissors, needles, 2 thimbles, buttons, threads). Donated by Maureen Bell, Summit, Littleborough.
223	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	MAUREEN BELL		'Elastikon Boil Plasters', formula, 'Johnson & Johnson' tin with hinged lid. 2" sq x 1/2" deep. Cream background on lid with 2 red stripes across top section enclosing 'Boil Plasters'. Mfr's name in red, rest dark navy.
224	FOB WATCH				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	MAUREEN BELL		Fob watch, glass cover cracked, Roman nos & hands black. Harral's Winner Lever. Made in Worttenburg' on face. Small circ. Face for seconds in 'VI' area at bottom of clock face.
225	PENDULUM WEIGHT				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	MAUREEN BELL		Bronze ?pendulum weight. 1 1/2" dia. Screw adjuster at base. Back cover rusty.
226	RAG RUG THREADER				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	MAUREEN BELL		Metal rag rug threader with wood handle. Lever allows material to be held firm. Metal rusty.
227	HORLICKS MIXER				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	KITCHEN	MAUREEN BELL		Horlicks mixer/swizzle stick (?) metal, disc at base attached to twisted stem ending in circular handle. 5" high.
228	FIRE SET TOOL				DOMESTIC	APR 3005	WORKROOM	MAUREEN BELL		Top of fire set tool, brass?/stainless steel. Patterned sq with hole thro it, surmounted by well-defined representation of sailing ship/galleon, threaded hole at base for poker, hearth brush, etc.
229	TOFFEE TIN				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	KITCHEN	MAUREEN BELL		Tin with attached lid. Coloured scene on lid 'Venetian Carnival'. Small flat oval medallion showing gondola on front, sides and back. 'Made in England by Riley Brothers, Halifax Ltd., Halifax' at end. 1lb15oz net wt toffee. Size 9 1/2" x 7" x 2".
230	RAZOR STRAP				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	WORKROOM	MAUREEN BELL		Rolls Razor Strap - see previous No. 163 for detailed description.
231	TOBACCO TIN				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	LESLIE OSTERMEYER		'Lloyds Old Holborn ® Blended Virginia' tobacco tin. Detachable lid. 4 1/4" x 3" x 1". Orange border, white background. Donated by Leslie Ostermeyer, Spinners Gardens, Wardle.
232	TOBACCO TIN				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	LESLIE OSTERMEYER		'Golden Virginia' tobacco tin. Detachable lid. Lime green background, words & tobacco leaves on lid. 4 1/4" x 3" x 1".
233	TOBACCO TIN				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	LESLIE OSTERMEYER		'Fine Virginia Cut Plug. Gold Block' plus fine writing re mfr on detachable lid - pale gold background. 4 1/4" x 3" x 1".
234	SNUFF TIN				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	LESLIE OSTERMEYER		'Dr. Craig's No. 27 Snuff' box/tin. Red tartan background on detachable lid. 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/2".
235	SNUFF TIN				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	LESLIE OSTERMEYER		'J & H Wilson's Top Mill No. 1 Snuff' in red words on white in blue background on detachable lid. 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/2".
236	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	LESLIE OSTERMEYER		'Compound Glycerine of Thymol Pastilles' in red words on cream hinged tin - contents & usage listed. 'Ernest Jackson & Co. Ltd., Crediton, Devon'. 'Centurion' logo with image of Roman centurion soldier. 3 1/2" x 3" x 3/4".
237	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	LESLIE OSTERMEYER		'Elastic Wound Dressings Self Adhesive. British Made. Dapco Products Ltd., Manchester 4' in white lettering on green background on detachable lid. 3" x 2" x 1/2".
238	WOOD BOX (PART)				EMPLOYMENT	OCT 2004	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		'Bugle Best Tacks Made. Support Home Industries' block lettering in bordered rectangle on paper which is attached to plywood. 12" x 5 1/2". From top of box found in shed.
239	WINE BUNG				SPORTS/LEISURE	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Polished wood wine bung with metalo top & key inserted into wider end. '3' impressed into wood between tap and end. 7" long.
240	CIGAR BOX				DOMESTIC	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Wood box for 'Mannikin Cigars Mild Havanna Flavour' printed on paper oval label glued to centre of lid. Orange & brown border encirc. Pegasus horse straddling globe. 'Mild 30 or Mild 50' printed in black on base. 5 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 1 3/4".
241	GRAMOPHONE TIN				DOMESTIC	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		'Finest steel needles for talking machines' lettering on hinged lid of tin for gramophone needles. Picture of phonograph on lid & other info. Base divided into 3. 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1/2". Found inside No. 240.
242	THIMBLES				DOMESTIC	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Two metal sewing thimbles, tarnished, 1 very small. Found inside No. 240.
243	TIN				EMPLOYMENT	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Flat cylind tin with detach lid cont metal builder's level 3" long. 'J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England' in small print. 'Aluminium Line & Surface Level mfrd by John Rabone etc. Guaranteed Correct. No. 1350' around outside. Found inside No. 240.
244	FLAT IRON				DOMESTIC	MAR 2005	MAIN ROOM	ANDREW TUCK		Black iron flat iron 'Smith 4' embossed on area beneath handle.
245	GAS IRON				DOMESTIC	JUL 2005		ALAN BROWN		Gas iron on stand 'The Rhythm No. 3750 Radiation'. Marbled effect green metal/black. ?Bakelite handle. Belonged to Alan's grandmother & in use in 1950s. She lived at chip shop bottom of Wardle Rd. Item is missing.
246	WINDER'S KNOTTER				EMPLOYMENT	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Winder's knotter. 'Brevetti Mesdan' (?) imprinted into metal head. Words on yellow leather section partly worn off 'Wild… Mello… Brom… Boyce, Manchester, England'.
247	IRON PLAQUE			LITTLEBOROUGH	DOMESTIC	OCT 2004	RESOURCE ROOM	IAN WATERS		Iron plaque, circular, 7" dia, prominent raised profile of ?Disraeli (see letter with plaque). Possibly damper lid or flue cover. Given to Ian Waters, Princess Ave. by E. Hinton, 39 The Meadows, Wood Lane, Heskin, PR7 5NR - found at Whittaker.
248	CUTLERY HOLDER				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	KITCHEN	MAUREEN BELL		Wood cutlery holder with 2 compartments either side of raised partition forming hand-hold. Size 8 1/2" wide, 14" long, 3" deep.
249	WEAVER'S NEEDLE				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	MAUREEN BELL		Weaver's needle, 8" long with 7" metal shaft ending in small hook, wood handle with cross-hatching, partly worn.
250	SHOE BRUSH				DOMESTIC	MAY 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Shoe brush, black bristles & wood handle on top of bristle holder. Label stuck on holder 'Brown', 7" long. See previous No. 190.
251	TUBE GRATE POLISH				DOMESTIC	MAY 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Partly used tube of 'Zebrite Tube Grate Polish', yellow cap, black & yellow stripe background broken by labelling & directions. 'Reckitt & Colman, Hull, 1oz. See previous No. 190.
252	JAR				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Stone pottery round jar, 4" high, prs of parallel vertical lines marked into sides, ending at indentation 1/4" below top of jar. On base '+ NOT Genuine Unless Bearing W.P. Harley's Label 7VF' pressed into clay. 3" circum.
253	JAR				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Stone pottery round jar, 5" high, 4" circum. Short indented lines spaced reg. round sides, 2" ht. Indentation occurs below rim of jar at top.
254	BOTTLE				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005		PETER WHITEHEAD		Small 2 3/4" high clear glass bottle, thick base, stem above shoulder 3/4" high, protruding rim at opening.
255	BOTTLE				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005		PETER WHITEHEAD		6" high clear glass bottle, 2 1/2" stem above rounded shoulder, protruding rim at opening, another shall rim 1" down from top of bottle.
256	POSSER BASE				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Brass posser base 'Simplex No. 5' stamped on side. 8 1/4" dia at base, 5 1/2" high. Shape decreases from base to top for pole holder of 1" dia.
257	RAG RUG				DOMESTIC	JAN 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Rag rug, 20" x 16", multi-coloured with geometric pattern of ovals. Hessian backed.
258	TOILETRY PACK				DOMESTIC	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Men's toiletry pack: comb, toothbrush, razor, hairbrush, 2 empty soap containers, held in place by loops. Rect: 10" x 4" x 1 1/2" deep. Self-closing gilt hasp, wine coloured leather. 'amiet' stamped into hasp. 'Real leather made in England'.
259	SHAVING BRUSH				DOMESTIC	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Shaving brush 'Pure Bristles' 'Sterilized' printed on packaging. White bristles, decorative red & white holding area. ?Chinese ?Japanese printing on box. Brush 4" long.
260	PILL CONTAINER				HEALTH	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Small, round pill container, black with Victorian-style child painted on lid.
261	HORSE BRASSES				DOMESTIC	JUNE 2005	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		2 x Horse brasses. (a) horse inside circle (b) Queen Victoria inside a heart inside ring, crown at top. Both 3 1/2" high, 2 3/4" dia.
262	LOG BOOK		1962		TRANSPORT	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Vehicle log book, R.F.60, for Ford Cortina de Luxe - 3891 TE, first registered 12 Dec 1962. Details include 4 owners & addresses, duty rates & payments stamps. Last date, ie expiry - end Dec 1966.
263	TELEPHONE ACCOUNT		1963		DOMESTIC	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		GPO Telephone Account for December 1963 for Mrs. S. Simpson, 48 Molesworth St., Rochdale - Total £7.13.8. Date stamped 20.12.63.
264	PICTURE CARDS				SPORTS/LEISURE	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		'Brook Bond Picture Cards Wild Flowers (Series 3). Illustrated & described by C.F. Tunnicliffe R.A. Price Sixpence'. Some cards missing. 7 duplicate cards loose in book. Paper covers. 7 1/4" x 5".
265	WWII AIRPLANES		1939-45		WARS/MILITARY	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Set of 3 plastic mounted reproductions of WWII airplanes, each 6 1/4" x 4 1/2". (a) The 504 (b) The Anson (c) The Lancaster.
266	CATHEDRAL PHOTOS				RELIGION	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Set of 5 small (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") sepia photos of ?York Cathedral. (a) S.W. View of Cathedral with Canon House (b) West Door (c ) Nave Looking East (d) Lady Chapel showing E. Window inserted in 1863 (e) North Side of Choir with Views of N. Transept.
267	MASSAGER				PERSONAL	JUNE 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	LESLIE OSTERMEYER		'Pifco Electric Massager' in orig cardboard box. 'Electric Massage recommended by Doctors for Rheumatism, Sciatica etc' 'Made in England. Black lettering on white. Box size 10 1/2" x 5 1/4" x 3 1/4". Machine white plastic. Guar. Card included.
268	APRON			WARDLE	EDUCATION	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	KATHY CARTER		Hand-made green gingham apron with bib. Embroidered in black. Circular medallion with maker's initials 'K.K.' attached to bib. 'Hat' to match apron. Kathy was in Pat Ingham's class at Wardle Sec. Mod. School in 1959.
269	CHILD'S APRON		1957	WARDLE	EDUCATION	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	KATHY CARTER		Hand-made child's apron with large pocket across front. Plain self-coloured cotton. Maker's initials embroidered in green on pocket 'KNF'. Made while at St. James' Junior School 1957.
270	CHILD'S APRON			WARDLE	EDUCATION	MAY 2005	RESOURCE ROOM	KATHY CARTER		Hand-made embroidered child's green apron with large pocket acress front. Bright red cotton. Emb. flowers (pansies) on bib area. 'Kathleen Kershaw' emb. on underside of side of pocket area. Made at St. James' Junior School.
271	CHILD'S CHAIR			WARDLE	RELIGION	APR 2005	WORKROOM	KAREN BARNES		Child's wood chair with open back. Formerly used at Wardle Methodist Sunday School. Donated by Karen Barnes, 1 Hibson Close, Wardle.
272	CHILD'S CHAIR			WARDLE	RELIGION	APR 2005	WORKROOM	KAREN BARNES		As No. 271.
273	WASHBOARD				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	WORKROOM	MAUREEN BELL		Wood-framed washboard with pleated galvanised insert. 9" wide x 12" high - washing area. Extended legs screwed on - 5 1/2".
274	POSSER				DOMESTIC	APR 2005	WORKROOM	MAUREEN BELL		Aluminium hand posser with wood handle of 9" height. Dia of posser at base 5 1/2", ht 4". Holes in concave base & around base on outside.
275	BOOKLET		1938		WARS/MILITARY	2003	RESOURCE ROOM	ARNOLD WADE		'The Protection of Your Home Against Air Raids. Home Office. Read this book through then keep it carefully'. Cover printed 1938 by HMSO London.
276	ADDING MACHINE				CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	2003	RESOURCE ROOM	ARNOLD WADE		'Plus' Adding Machine Model No. 509/F/840701 & 'Bell Punch Co. Ltd., 29 St. James' St., London. Guar. Wholly made in Great Britain'. Mottled green enamel. Original prot. green fabric cover. 9" x 7" x 4 1/2". Used at Smallbridge Co-op until 1968.
277	LOCAL MODELS			WARDLE	ENVIRONMENT	2003	MAIN ROOM	ARNOLD WADE	VERY GOOD	Various models of Wardle, Smallbridge & Watergrove buildings.
278	MAGAZINES		1960/1970		DOMESTIC	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	KATHY CARTER		(a) 'Woman's Weekly around the house'. IPC Magazines 1972; 15p. (b) 'Do-it-yourself for the practical man about the house. Jobs to do out-of-doors'. Vol.4 No.7 July 1960 1/-. ( c) 4 x knitting pattern leaflets 8/6d ea. (Continued over)
279	MAGAZINES		1960/1970		DOMESTIC	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	KATHY CARTER		(d) Free knitting needle w Woman's Weekly, 30" circ, size 8; (e) Nightdress sewing patt 1-2 years, Maudella, 1/6d; (f) Knitting patt torn from Woman's Realm mag - woman's lacy top; (g) Sheet of Woman's Own Free Gift Trans. 16.10.65. (Continued over)
280	MAGAZINES		1960/1970		DOMESTIC	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	KATHY CARTER		(h) French knitting; (i) silk handkerchief, lace-edged. 'A Present from Rochdale embr. On corner; (j) 8 booklets publ. by Rochdale Civic Soc. - series 'Trails around Rochdale'; (j) from an elderly lady living near Kathy Carter.
281	HAND PUNCH			SMALLBRIDGE	EMPLOYMENT	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	ARNOLD WADE		Iron hand punch used at 'Rochdale Wholesale Grocers Ltd.' to punch address on invoices & corresp. Black, green baize on underneath surface, gold lettered stamp at rear 'H.H. Hartley, 60 St., Manchester.
282	TEA COSY				DOMESTIC	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	OLIVE ASHWORTH		Crocheted tea cosy - green lined. Gold ribbon threaded round edges & across middle, ending in bow. Made by Mrs. Ashworth's (neighbour of Kathy Carter) grandmother.
283	BRUSH & PAN				DOMESTIC	JULY 2006	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Brush & pan.
284	MUSIC CERTIFICATE				SPORTS/LEISURE	JULY 2006	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Music certificate.
285	RADIO		1942		SPORTS/LEISURE	JULY 2006	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Radio General Electric.
286	BOOK				SPORTS/LEISURE	JULY 2006	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Child's bedtime book.
287	TIN BOX					JULY 2006	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Tin box steel spinning travellers.
288	CARDBOARD BOX					JULY 2006	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Cardboard box.
289	PICTURE				DOMESTIC	JULY 2006	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Picture Gas Engine.
290	SEWING MACHINE				SPORTS/LEISURE	JULY 2006	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Miniature sewing machine.
291	FLASK BASKET		1950		DOMESTIC	JULY 2006	KITCHEN	DENA LONGDEN		Wicker flask basket with coloured stripes, used by Dena's mother.
292	TEA TRAY				DOMESTIC	JULY 2006	KITCHEN	DENA LONGDEN		Wood tea tray, 2' long. Wood beading round edges - broken in placed. Painted black. Made by Dena's father while at Littleborough Parish School. Woodwork classes held at Littleborough Central.
293	CHANDELIER CHAIN			WARDLE	RELIGION	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		Chandelier chain from St. James Church.
294	DRIVING LICENCE		1929-1930		TRANSPORT	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	BETTY PORTER		Driving licence - Rochdale Council issued. Donated by Betty Porter, Smith Bridge Flats via Rita Duckworth.
295	BLANKET					2006	MAIN ROOM	ARNOLD WADE		White wool blanket made by CWS Littleborough. Found in 'Blue Store' when it closed in 1968 - never sold as shop's cat had kittens on it. (NB Shop accounts included entries for cat's meat and milk.)
296	SEWING KIT		1939		WARS/MILITARY	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	MILDRED FITTON		Cloth soldier's sewing kit, folded with dark wool strip of fabric for needles & pins. No. on purse - 1825503 (Clifford Fitton (deceased 1946 as a result of war injuries)). Scissors & cottons put in pocket area.
297	HORLICKS JAR				DOMESTIC	NOV 2006	MAIN ROOM	SANDRA HEWITT		Glass Horlicks jar with metal lid. 'Original/genuine Horlicks' 'Horlicks Malted Milk, Slough, Berkshire, England and Rasin-Wis-USA' imprinted on lid. Donated by Sandra Hewitt (nee Taylor), Tonacliffe Rd. (formerly Wardle Fold, father Bank Barn Cotts.)
298	OSTERMILKTIN				DOMESTIC	NOV 2006	MAIN ROOM	SANDRA HEWITT		'Ostermilk No. 1 Modified Milk Food' etc. Ie much info printed on side. Metal tin & lid. 'Contents of this tin should be used before September 30th 1946' imprinted on base.
299	GLASS MEASURE				HEALTH	NOV 2006	MAIN ROOM	SANDRA HEWITT		Glassd measure, graduated in measures on side. Used to buy measures of Indian Brandy from 'Dirty Mary's' in Wardle Fold.
300	WEIGHING BALANCE				EMPLOYMENT	NOV 2006	MAIN ROOM	SANDRA HEWITT		Iron (black painted) weighing balance w. brass pans & weights . 'Parnall & Son Bristol' embossed on base under balancing mechanism. Weights - 1lb, 8oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz. Used by Hannah (?Anna) Wilson at chip shop at 100 Ramsden Rd.
301	JUG			WATERGROVE	RELIGION	NOV 2006	MAIN ROOM	MARY ALLISON		White china jug with Watergrove Sunday School in brown scroll. Mary Allison - aunt of Sandra Hewitt.
302	SUGAR BOWL			WATERGROVE	RELIGION	NOV 2006	MAIN ROOM	MARY ALLISON		White china sugar bowl with Watergrove Sunday School in brown scroll. Mary Allison - aunt of Sandra Hewitt.
303	PINT POT		1872		EVENTS	2006	MAIN ROOM	DOREEN MITCHELL		Large handled pint pot - china, black pattern on rim & wording & picture on outer curve, of 'Sir Francis Crossley Bart, M.P. Died Jan 5th 1972' and words praising him 'farewell loving husband ……' Sold by John Shackleton, Market Place, Halifax.
304	WASHTUB				DOMESTIC	OCT 2006	WORKROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Galvanised washtub with handles each end. Hotpoint wash tub imprinted into base. Found at Bank Barn Cottages, Wardle in shed. To form part of Ken Simpson Collection.
305	NEEDLES TIN				DOMESTIC	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	AMY BUTTERWORTH		Small (1" x 1 1/2") gold painted thin tin cont. needles. Lid slides open. Hatched metal strip at one end (?for matches). Base & lid have incised pattern and 'LEWIS'S' on them. From house clearance at Buckley Lane (via Marjorie Turner).
306	THIMBLES				DOMESTIC	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	AMY BUTTERWORTH		(a) ?aluminium 'Dr. Lovelace's soap' emb., base blue. (b) ?chrome '17' incised. ( c) ?copper 'Lutona Cocoa' emb. (d) ?copper - no markings.
307	NEEDLE				EMPLOYMENT	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	AMY BUTTERWORTH		5" long curved metal ?sailmaker's needle, curved, eye at end, round then flattens to curved point.
308	NEEDLE				EMPLOYMENT	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	AMY BUTTERWORTH		6" long, straight metal needle, round after eye then to 3-sided point.
309	LOZENGES TIN				HEALTH	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	AMY BUTTERWORTH	GOOD	Lozenges tin (4"x3"x1/2") with hinged lid. 'The Original Celebrated Curiously Strong Peppermint Medicinal Lozenges - Attoids, Carminatrive and Digestive…..' printed on lid w. sketch of 'Mentha Piperina. A Smith Product.
310	PASTILLES TIN				HEALTH	JAN 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	KEN TURNER		'Honey and Lemon Cough Pastilles' tin w. hinged lid (yellow background to black & orange wording). Contains metal jointings for wood (4"x2 3/4"x3/4"). Price sticker on lid 'Kay's Cosmetics, 42/44 The Haymarket, Bury. 31p.
311	CIGAR TIN				DOMESTIC	JAN 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	KEN TURNER		Flat slightly rusted tin (6"x4") of 'Tom Thumb 15 Cigars' containing tacks for shoe making.
312	TOBACCO TIN				DOMESTIC	JAN 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	KEN TURNER		Slightly rusted 'St. Bruno' tobacco tin containing wooden plugs for clog making.
313	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Lancashire Lass - Part of collection of handmade miniature dolls, 19 in total. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them. The one of Cyril Smith is in the Museum Archives at Fishwick St.
314	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Two joined dolls. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
315	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Another Lancashire Lass. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
316	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Scotch doll. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
317	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Catherine of Aragon (1st wife). Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
318	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Anne Boleyn (2nd wife). Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
319	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Jane Seymour (3rd wife). Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
320	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Anne of Cleves (4th wife). Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
321	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Kathryn Howard (5th wife). Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
322	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Katherine Parr (6th wife). Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
323	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Henry VIII (with his six wives. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
324	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Mary Queen of Scots. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
325	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Princess Anne in wedding dress. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
326	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Queen Elizabeth I. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
327	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Queen Victoria. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
328	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Queen Elizabeth 11. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
329	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE#	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Queen Mother. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
330	DOLL		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Gladys Challinor. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
331	DOLL - THRONE		1960/1970		SPORTS/LEISURE	2004	MAIN ROOM	JEAN ACKROYD		Throne made from matchsticks. Donated by Jean Ackroyd (nee Pate), 104 Wardle Rd. - daughter of Gladys Challinor who made them.
332	DOLL				SPORTS/LEISURE	2005	MAIN ROOM	CHRISTINE GREENWOOD		Dressed doll. Donated by Christine Greenwood, 38 Ashbrook Cres.
333	DOLL				SPORTS/LEISURE	2005	MAIN ROOM	CHRISTINE GREENWOOD		Dressed doll (pot). Donated by Christine Greenwood, 38 Ashbrook Cres.
334	SHOE				PERSONAL	JAN 2007	MAIN ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		Leather child's shoe with metal buckle. Found at Bent Head Farm, Wardle by Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell when they renovated in early 1990s, under floorboards. (Told article of child who had died was kept in a house where it had lived.)
335	CLOGS				PERSONAL	DEC 2006	WORKROOM	NORA TYSON		(a) and (b) One pair of black clogs - leather upper, wood base; black laces, red eyelets; heels and toes soles repaired. (a) torn at heel, leather section. Nora Tyson - sister-in-law of Ruth Tyson, 14 Brook St., Wardle.
336	HACKSAW				EMPLOYMENT	FEB 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Metal hacksaw with riveted blade & wood handle (damaged, easily comes off). 15" long. Marks drilled into top section/bar of saw - FR S. For Ken Simpson Collection.
337	PLUMBER'S TOOL				EMPLOYMENT	FEB 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Small plumber's 3-part metal tool - finely calibrated. Each end has different shape. ?for fixing gas mantles/gas lamps. For Ken Simpson Collection.
338	KIT BAG		1943		WARS/MILITARY	FEB 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Canvas soldier's kit bag - small (11" long, 7" wide, 1 1/2" deep) with fold-over flap opening. (Shoulder handle missing) Printed inside flap 'Bagcraft Ltd. 1943' in black ink.
339	CARDBOARD BOX				EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		(a) Lidded cardboard box 4 1/2" x 7" - picture on lid of shepherdess and sheep - coloured.
340	BUSINESS CARDS				EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		(b) ~95 business cards for 'Edward Rigg, Practical Chimney Sweep, 89 Ramsden Rd., Wardle. Card - black print. Found in box No. 339.
341	POSTCARD				EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		(c)1 x postcard, blank/unused. Info as No. 340 printed on sender's side.
342	ENVELOPE		1923		EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		(d) 1 x stamped addressed envelope to Edward Rigg (1 1/2d George V stamp), containing character reference dated 31 January 1923 from J.W. Horrocks, Fuller & Finisher of Flannels & Co., Roads Mill, Wardle.
343	BOOKLET				RELIGION	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Small (3" x 2 1/4") booklet w. black velvet spine & green shiny marbled covers, front has recess for picture. Contains 31 daily devotional/meditational quotes each with biblical verse. Publ. Valentine & Sons Ltd., Dundee, Edin, Dublin, London.
344	COLLECTION BOX		1980		RELIGION	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Light wooden rect. Collection box with coin slit at top. Written on label at side 'Flower Box Ladies Fellowship'. Some totals written on base, including date.
345	COLLECTION BOX				RELIGION	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		3" cube cardboard collection box. 'Methodist Church Overseas Division' printed around top surface edges - coin slit in midd + 'MMS' printed either side. Side décorations torn - prob. Incl. representation of globe.
346	COLLECTION BOX				RELIGION	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Cardboard lantern-shape (hex. 6" high) collection box for 'The League of Light of the National Children's Home' printed on one side. Pics of candles in windows + collection slot. Red, black & gold. This box belonged to Mrs. Rigg who collected £100.
347	T PUZZLE				EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		4-piece card T puzzle produced by 'Home & Country Tea Co. Ltd., Flint St., Huddersfield, Yorks.' Printed shapes in card env (4" x 2 1/4"), printed info & advertising on pieces.
348	LETTER CARDS				PERSONAL	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		4 x pre-paid letter cards with perforated tear-off edges. Unused. 2 1/2"p, 3p, 4 1/2p, 1 x 4d. (extra 2p + extra 2 1/2p).
349	INSTRUCTIONS				DOMESTIC	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Instructions for using 'Hotpoint Washing Machine'. 12 printed pages w. photos. 'Edition A'.
350	OLD WARDLE SHEET					APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Copy of Fred Mellor Cryer's 'Memories of Old Wardle'. 1 page.
351	NOTEBOOK			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Black covered notebook. Prob. work record of Rayner Rigg (worked at Little Neds, then unemployed, then St. James School. Retired 1977/78. Info at back on closure of Crossfield Mill 22.5.53; Lodge Mill 26.5.53.
352	SPECTACLES				PERSONAL	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		(a) & (b) 2 x pairs tortoise-shell spectacles belonging to late Rayner Rigg.
353	SPECTACLES				PERSONAL	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		2 x pairs tortoise-shell spectacles in cases, 1 brown (a), 1 black (b). On lid 'G. Slattery MSc, F.B.C.O., D.C.L.P., M.P.S., 43 Halifax Rd., Rochdale. Tel. 45746 - gilt lettering. Used by late Rayner Rigg.
354	NIT COMB				PERSONAL	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		1 x black plastic nit comb 'The Thistle. Guaranteed. British Made' imprinted into middle section.
355	BUTTONS				PERSONAL	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		21 x cloth-covered buttons on 3 x cards. 4/10" diameter, white, metal eyelets.
356	SHOPPING LIST				DOMESTIC	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		1 x chrome patterned covered shopping list, 2" x 3 1/2". Pages inside are printed for entering 'article, cost total, date' on each page.
357	BODKINS			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		6 x bodkins, varied lengths & size of hole. Thought to belong to late Rayner Rigg and linked to his working at Little Ned's Mill.
358	MEASUREMENT TOOL			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		1 x metal 1" measurement tool. Prob. used by late Rayner Rigg at Little Ned's Mill. To measure number of threads? String threaded through a hole at top.
359	PINCER TOOL			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		1 x metal pincer tool - copper nut holds 2 pieces firm - apart. 2" long. Textile tool? Used by late Rayner Rigg at Little Ned's Mill.
360	PINCER TOOL			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		1 x metal pincer tool with pointed end. 4" long. 'P.H.Lingard' or 'H.Lingard' imprinted on side above outline of a similar tool to this. Textile tool? Used by late Rayner Rigg at Little Ned's Mill.
361	VALVES				EMPLOYMENT	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Small tin (1 1/2" x 1") w. sliding lid containing 3 x metal valves. 'Five Schrader Valve Cones' printed on lid, white on red. Base shaped to hold valves. Side - 'UK Valve Pat No 337652' 'Made in England'. ?Prob. used by late Rayner Rigg.
362	N. SAVINGS BADGE				PERSONAL	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		National Savings Badge + 5 year bar - coloured enamel. Awarded to Edward Rigg for services as N.S. salesman. Made by 'Pattorini & Sons, 33(?) Bar Street, Birmingham' on reverse sides of both - linked together.
363	ATTENDANCE MEDAL			WARDLE	RELIGION	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Sunday School Attendance Medal and 2 bars attached to blue ribbon. Coloured enamel. Awarded to Edward Rigg.
364	ID CARD		40s	WARDLE	WARS/MILITARY	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		National Registration Identity Card for Thomas Rayner Rigg, 89 Ramsden Road, Wardle - 28th May 1943 (removed to 3 Henry St., Wardle - 15th April 1947).
365	MEDICAL CARD				HEALTH	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Lancashire Insurance Committee, 42 West Cliff, Preston. Medical card for Mrs. Edith Rigg, 3 Henry St., Wardle (signed by J.T.R. MacGill).
366	WEIGHT CARD		1947/8		HEALTH	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Lancashire County Council Child Welfare Centre Weight Card for James Edward Rigg, 3 Henry St., Wardle (d.o.b. 17.5.47) (Weights recorded between 17.6.47-7.12.48). Card kept in folder. Child Welfare Centre.
367	IMMUNISATION FORM				HEALTH	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Lancashire County Council, Health Division No. 13 typed recommendation and consent form for child immunisation (diphtheria). Form signed by 'MacGill, M.O.H., Wardle U.D.C. ie 'immunised by'. Relates to Edward Rigg.
368	INVITATION CARD		30 SEPT 1950	WARDLE	PERSONAL	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Invitation card from 'Wardle Methodist Church … Sunshine Band' to a birthday party … 30th September 1950'. Secretary: Mrs. J. Kershaw, 4 Alderbank, Wardle.
369	RECIPE BOOK			WARDLE	DOMESTIC	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Hand written recipe book belonging to late Alice A.M. Cryer (card in book). Solid covers, thick exercise book.
370	TREASURER'S BOOK		1893-1954	WARDLE	RELIGION	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Hand written Treasurer's Book covering entries 1893-1954 of income & expenditure. Wardle Methodist? Card in book.
371	MUSIC SCORE		1906	WARDLE	RELIGION	APR 2007	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Messiah by Handel score. Given to Nellie Rigg for Regular Attendance at Wardle Wesleyan Sunday School, Xmas 1906. Letter inside from Linda Thomas formerly of Heath Rd., Wardle to Edward Rigg explains provenance of score.
372	SAUCERS			WARDLE	RELIGION	APR 2007	MAIN ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		2 x china saucers, white. Brown ?stamp?transfer on each 'Wardle Wesleyan Sunday School'. 6" diameter.
373	PLATE			WATERGROVE	RELIGION	APR 2007	MAIN ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		1 x white china plate, gilt around edges on side holding extensions. Brown transfer on side 'Watergrove Sunday School'. 9" diameter.
374	JELLY JAR				DOMESTIC		KITCHEN			White pot jelly jar, 3" dia, 3" high. On side black lettering 'Burneys Confectioners, Rochdale. Home Made Invalid Jelly' on side. Chipped on rim. Indentation around & just below top rim. Stamp on base 'Rose Manchester AD 1820'.
375	STONE CORE			WARDLE	RELIGION	2007	MAIN ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Stone core 1 1/2" dia, 1/2" high. Found in churchyard by St. James' Church, Wardle - presumably a remnant of stone test undertaken by church developers. 1 surface smooth, 1 broken.
376	ADDING MACHINE				EMPLOYMENT	2005	RESOURCE ROOM	CATH TERNANT		Adding machine formerly used by William Baptie (late of 192 Ramsden Rd.) when he was an accountant in Rochdale. RIP 2004.
377	SOLDIER'S CAMP BED		1940s		WARS/MILITARY	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		WWII folding canvas soldier's camp bed. Khaki fabric & metal supports.
378	CLOTHES HANGER		1950s		PERSONAL	2007	RESOURCE ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Folding clothes hanger. Metal covered in red fabric.
379	CLOGS		1950s		PERSONAL	JAN 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	REX MOORE		Clogs, pair men's clogs. Probably made in 1950s. Worn regularly by Rex. Wooden soles, leather uppers & laces.
380	CLOGS				PERSONAL	NOV 2007	WORKROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Clogs - pair child's clogs. Wood soles, leather uppers, no laces.
381	APRON		MAY 1945		PERSONAL	2005-6	WORKROOM	ARNOLD WADE		Apron used by Arnold, linen, full length, printed w. May 1945. Ration Book cover.
382	DOOR LOCK			WARDLE	RELIGION	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		Original cellar door lock & mechanism from St. James Church, Wardle. Probably opening date of church.
383	MOURNING PARASOL			WARDLE	PERSONAL	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	JEAN BEDFORD		Long handled black mourning parasol. Original cotton cover (torn); black cotton with white printed pattern; indented decoration on handle; black & white fabric wrist handle. From St. James Church or Wardle Methodist. Jean Bedford (nee Bamford)
384	PLAQUE		1954	WARDLE	RELIGION	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	ST. JAMES CHURCH		Wooden wall commemorative plaque - 'The cost of the renewal of the heating apparatus of this church in 1954 was provided by a legacy from the late Ruth Ball of Maghull in the County of Lancaster, one-time parishioner & day school teacher'. 21" x 12".
385	BRASS PLATE		1890s	WARDLE	RELIGION	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	ST JAMES CHURCH		Brass inscribed plate commem. A window 'The above window is erected by Alice Barnes Pooley to the Glory of God and in memory of her parents John & Jane Ducker who for upwards of thirty years laboured in this parish'. 1858-1892. 18" x 13".
386	VASES		1958	SMALLBRIDGE	RELIGION	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	ST. JAMES CHURCH		(a) and (b) 2 brass vases 9" high. '1858-1958 A centenary gift from the parishioners of the mother church St. John the Baptist, Smallbridge' inscribed on side of each.
387	PLAQUE			WARDLE	RELIGION	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	WARDLE METHODIST		Wood wall shield plaque commemorating Methodist Assoc. of Youth Clubs at Wardle Methodist Church. 9" x 7". Plain wood in shield shape surrounds a central shield in green with gold shell inside it, initials MAYC.
389	COLLECTION BOX			WARDLE	RELIGION	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	WARDLE METHODIST		Wood collection? Box - originally this was probably used for something else (?crystal set), lidded. Stamped marks on base.
390	COLLECTION BAG			WARDLE	RELIGION	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	ST. JAMES CHURCH		3-handled wood & velvet collection bag. Purple velvet (worn) descends from circular area at top; edges are braided. 'In Memoriam' inscribed on circumference at top.
391	CONDUCTOR'S BATON			WARDLE	RELIGION	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	WARDLE METHODIST		Wood conductor's baton. 20" long, tapers from top to bottom.
392	CERTIFICATES			WARDLE	RELIGION	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	WARDLE METHODIST		32 x unused certificates from Wardle Methodist Church used to 'grant exclusive right of burial'. Printed both sides. 10" x 14".
393	COLLECTION BOX			ROCHDALE	RELIGION	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Wood collection box from former Methodist Chapel in Rochdale sited opp. present bus station. Became Christadelphian Church before demolition. Slot on top surface, side-opening drawer w. wood knobs. 17" long x 16" high x 6" deep.
394	HAMMER				EMPLOYMENT	2007	MAIN ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Wood handled hammer (13" long) with iron head & attachment to handle.
395	HAND SAW				EMPLOYMENT	2007	MAIN ROOM			Hand saw 16" x 3". Wood handle, metal rivets attach handle to blade. Donated by either Bernice or Peter.
396	FLAGSTONE HOLDER			WARDLE	ENVIRONMENT	2006	MAIN ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Iron disc (6" dia) for holding upright flagstones in place. Large bolt in centre. Found near broken flagstones at rear of Ramsden Rd.
397	KNITTING NEEDLES				DOMESTIC	2007	RESOURCE ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		(a) white plastic knitting needle gauge. (b) 12 double-pointed stocking/sock knitting needles aluminium. 3 x sets of 4 needles, 3 x different sizes. 'Make Betterware the Rule' 'Free Gift'.
398	CROCHET HOOK				SPORTS/LEISURE	2008	RESOURCE ROOM			Ivory handled crochet hook (found inside No. 390), patterned handle.
399	WHISTLE				TRANSPORT	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Railwayman's whistle 'The Acme Thunderer LMS' incised below air hole. 'Made in England' incised under lip section. Brass.
400	IRON				DOMESTIC	JUL 2007	MAIN ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Hotpoint iron, electric, with cord & 3-pin plug. Chrome & plastic. Model No. & electric details underneath end plate = Cat. No. 658C1, Pat. No. 499939.
401	IRON		1950s		DOMESTIC	2007	MAIN ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Electric iron, Danish design, in cardboard box from Curry's. Cream plastic handle, black plastic, red enamel above element. No plug at end of cord. 'Curry's. Made in Denmark' & other details beneath plate at end.
402	KNOTTER		1960s		EMPLOYMENT	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Winder's/weaver's knotter - modern. Worn on wrist.
403	CLOTHES DRIER				DOMESTIC	OCT 2007	WORKROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Wooden maiden/clothes drier, 22" x 36", 2 sections of 3 horiz. cross bars held together by webbing (white).
404	DESK & DESK TOP			WARDLE	EDUCATION	OCT 2007	WORKROOM	EDWARD RIGG		(a) Former 'examination desk' from St. James' School, Wardle. Oak. Desk top supported by gate legs which fold under for storage. Inkwell hole, pencil/pen groove, brass plate for name. (b) Solid wood desk top, no legs. Kept in cellar.
405	PATTERN MOULD			WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	2003	MAIN ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Pattern mould from Lodge Foundry, Wardle. 11" sq. Wood, painted red on inside which consists of 35 x sq. cylinder shapes with points at bottom. These are made below the 4 walls/edges at top. Rescued from bonfire.
406	JAR				DOMESTIC	FEB 2006	WORKROOM?	TERRY MITCHELL		Stoneware jar w. handle; 11 1/2" high. Natural colour mainly, top area glazed darker. Stamp 'Midland Pottery Co. Ltd., Melling, nr. Liverpool' on top area side. Chipped top opening. Found Stid Hey Bottoms Farm, prob. belonging to Kay family.
407	JAR		1912		SPORTS/LEISURE	FEB 2006	WORKROOM?	TERRY MITCHELL		Stoneware jar w. handle & stopper. 10 1/2" high. Glazing change as No. 406. Black lettering 'Syke Inn, Rochdale, 1912'. Stopper has 'Walker & Homfrays Ltd., Salford' stamped into top. Found Stid Hey Bottoms Farm, prob. belonging to Kay family.
408	WINE BOTTLE				SPORTS/LEISURE	FEB 2006	WORKROOM?	TERRY MITCHELL		Stoneware wine bottle. 11 1/2" high. Glazed from halfway up main container. Raised section on top, bordered & 'W. Roberts, Wine & Spirit Merchant, Rochdale' stamped into it. Found Stid Hey Bottoms Farm, prob. belonging to Kay family.
409	TRAVEL IRON				DOMESTIC	2007	RESOURCE ROOM	DENA & SIMON LONGDEN		Pifco travel iron. Made in England. In 2 parts with cord & adaptor. Kept in beige suede (?faux suede), soft case, studs closing it. Steel base/plastic handle, black/white cord.
410	CLOCK		1947		DOMESTIC	2007	MAIN ROOM	DENA LONGDEN		Mantelpiece clock. Enfield, single pendulum. No key. Wood, chrome, round dial, etc. Given to Eric & Mary Silcock as wedding present.
411	PLUMB-BOB				EMPLOYMENT	2007	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Plumb-bob & string - old, lead.
412	LAMP				EMPLOYMENT	2007	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Acetylene motorcyclist's (?) lamp intact. ?Train, ? Police.
413	POP RIVETTER'S TOOL				EMPLOYMENT	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Pop rivetter's tool - iron. 17" long, blue handle grips. For Ken Simpson Collection.
414	MOLE				EMPLOYMENT		RESOURCE ROOM			Mole for drains rod.
415	GREASE BOX				EMPLOYMENT	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Wooden grease box with swivel cover. 2 1/2" dia., 2" high. For Ken Simpson Collection.
416	MARKER			WARDLE	SPORTS/LEISURE	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		Marker? Found in field near former Cricket Pavilion, Wardle. Lignum vitae wood. 3" dia., 1" high. Plough marks on side. Remains of rivet/bolt through middle. Cut marks on top surface - ?3Z.
417	DUBBIN TIN				WARS/MILITARY	2007	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Tin of 'Dubbin Protective No. 1, 2oz. Cat. No. HA13530'. (Probably Army issue). 3" dia. tin.
418	UNION JACK FLAG				EVENTS	2007	RESOURCE ROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Union Jack flag, cotton, on wood stick 18" long. Flag 14" x 21". Flag attached to stick with rusty drawing pins. (No special origin - in the family stores for ages)
419	MEDICAL SUPPLIES				HEALTH	2007	RESOURCE ROOM			'Yellow Basilican Ointment' B.P.C. 1959. Tin 2 1/4" dia. Above words on lid, orange background, cream lettering. 'Thornton & Ross Ltd., Huddersfield' on side of lid & contents.
420	IRON				DOMESTIC	2006	MAIN ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Flat iron 'A. No. 6' + spade shape embossed on top. All metal (oiled).
421	IRON				DOMESTIC		MAIN ROOM			'Magnet Electric Iron. Made in England'. Original (v. battered) box - Cat. No. D5825. Iron has red enamel cover, attached handle in metal & wood with thumb press.
422	SHARPENING STONE				EMPLOYMENT	2006	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Sharpening stone set in wood box with lid. 7 1/2" long x 3" deep x 3" high. 3 drill markings inside lid. For Ken Simpson Collection.
423	JOINER'S GAUGE				EMPLOYMENT	2006	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Joiner's gauge/joint marker. Wood & metal. Finely calibrated. Worn 6-sided transfer on side 'I. Sorby' & other words difficult to decipher. 'Sorby, Sheffield' & a logo imprinted into side. For Ken Simpson Collection.
424	TILLEY FIRE				EMPLOYMENT	2006	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Tilley pressure radiant fire with reflector. Base painted cream. 16" high in total. Reflector dia. 14". Metal - copper. (Incomplete) For Ken Simpson Collection.
425	TILLEY HEATER				EMPLOYMENT	2006	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Tilley heater 14" high with handle. Metal base, etc. Enamel vent at top. (Incomplete) For Ken Simpson Collection.
426	TILLEY HEATER				EMPLOYMENT	2006	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Tilley heater 14" high with handle. No vent. (Incomplete) For Ken Simpson Collection.
427	PRIMUS HEATER				EMPLOYMENT	2006	MAIN ROOM	KEN SIMPSON		Primus heater with reflector. Overall ht. 21", reflector dia. 12". 'Primus Sweden' imprinted on valve handle. 'Tilley lamp' incised/stamped on upright mechanism bolt surface. (Incomplete) For Ken Simpson Collection.
428	TILLEY LAMP				EMPLOYMENT	2006	RESOURCE ROOM	RITA DUCKWORTH		Tilley lamp, modern & complete. Gold metallic paint base. Glass protection for burner. 'United Kingdom' stamped into side of base. 'Tilley Pyrex 171 Heat Resistant Made in UK' incorporated into side of glass. Black painted top handle.
429	CREAM SEPARATOR				FARMS	2006	2006	ARNOLD WADE		Cream separator (butter churn) 'No. 00 Diabolo Made in Sweden' on side via projected letters. Iron. Screw holes in base for attaching to surface '00 Rev.PR Min' handle. Given by Jack Whatmough c.1998 from possibly Albert Jackson's farm.
430	CREAM SEPARATOR BOWL				FARMS	2006	MAIN ROOM	ARNOLD WADE		Metal bowl for attaching to No. 429. Small part missing. Given by Jack Whatmough c.1998 from possibly Albert Jackson's farm.
431	CREAM SEPARATOR				FARMS	2006	MAIN ROOM	ARNOLD WADE		Cream separator/butter churn 'No.1 Diabolo' Pale blue metal. Piping at side for extraction of whey. 'Made in Sweden'. All words embossed on sides. Given by Jack Whatmough c.1998 from possibly Albert Jackson's farm.
432	JIG SAW				EMPLOYMENT	2006	MAIN ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Foot treadle jig saw in working order. Floor standing, pedal operated. (Another machine (ie buffer or sander) could be run off this. Metal. 30" high. Plates on legs for attaching to floor. From Mrs. Kershaw of Littleborough, husband milkman.
433	STONE SQUARE				EMPLOYMENT	2004	MAIN ROOM	TERRY MITCHELL		Stone square with metal shape embedded in it. Prob. Made by blacksmith. Stone - 8" x 6" x 2 1/2". Metal shape - curved horseshoe shape with 3" spike pointed at 30 deg. angle away from stone. Found at Wardle Tannery.
434	SEWING MACHINE				DOMESTIC	2007	WORKROOM	LEONARD DAWSON		Singer Sewing Machine - treadle, portable. In brown & beige carrying case - wood. 'Singer Manufacturing Co.' & gold patterns on machine. Model No. F261584.
435	STOOL				DOMESTIC	2007	WORKROOM	BERNICE CLIFTON		Singer stool - metal base, wooden seat, adj. ht. mech. on spindle (?from sewing machine factory). 'Singer' embossed on each of 4 base parts.
436	ETCHING BLOCK		SEPT. 1865	SMALLBRIDGE	RELIGION	FEB 2008	MAIN ROOM	REX MOORE		Lithograph etching block, engraves on copper & mounted on wood . 5" x 3 3/4" x 3/4". 2 hooks inserted into top edge. On reverse - handwriting on paper 'Smallbridge Congregational Church. Opened September 7th, 1865'.
437	LINEN CLOTH		1950s	SMALLBRIDGE	RELIGION	FEB 2008	MAIN ROOM	UNA DEAN (NEE MOORE)		Embroidered linen cloth 35" sq. Many names in different colours in handwriting. Embroidered by Dorothy Walton - fundraising activity for Smallbridge Congregational Church.
438	TONGS/PINCERS				EMPLOYMENT	FEB 2008	MAIN ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Iron tongs/pincers, 2 handled, 14" long. (Possibly used by blacksmith)
439	YARN BALANCE				EMPLOYMENT	2007	RESOURCE ROOM	ANNETTE TUCK		'Yarn Assorting Balance No.1. John Nesbit, 42 Market St., Manchester' 'Patent Universal' - gold on black faux-leather rect. Blue velvet-lined box 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1", cont. brass bal. & 3 sq. brass wts. - cotton, wool, linen. Used by Harry Grindrod.
440	CLOTHES BRUSHES		1950s		DOMESTIC	FEB 2008	WORKROOM	UNA DEAN		2 clothes brushes & mirror, wood base & handles for hanging on wall. Nylon bristles. 11" x 6" - tapered towards top.
441	BRACELET				PERSONAL	FEB 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	IAN&MARGARET WATERS		Name bracelet, EPNS?, chain links attached to oval piece with 'Margaret Miller, 2 Princess Ave., Wardle' engraved on main side. On reverse 'N.X.S.A. 280.3'. From Estate of …..
442	WVS CIV.DEF. BADGE				CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	JAN 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	IAN&MARGARET WATERS		'W.V.S. Civil Defence' badge, chrome on copper, red lettering & red inset into crown at top & in surround. 'Butlers, Birmingham' engraved on reverse.
443	PEGASUS BADGE				CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS		RESOURCE ROOM			Enamelled on chrome, red background & blue Pegasus badge.
444	TANKARD		1984	SMALLBRIDGE	RELIGION	FEB 2008	MAIN ROOM			Glass pint tankard with handle. Engraves on side 'St. John's Church, Smallbridge 1834-1984' On base modern sticker Christine Ogden, 37 Bentgate St., Newhey, Rochdale. Tel: 01706 848136.
445	COINS		LATE C19/EARLY C20			FEB 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	REX MOORE		Large collection of copper coins in various denominations of value: 1/2 pences, pennies, 3-pennybits, etc. Includes 1 cloth bag & 5 coin holders.
446	POSTERS		1953		EVENTS	FEB 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	REX MOORE		1953 Coronation Poster. (a) heraldic shield with 'Elizabeth R' (top), '1953' (base). 18" x 20". Card. Found by Rex's son in shop being refurbished in Bacup in 2007.
447	POSTERS		1953		EVENTS	FEB 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	REX MOORE		3 x small Coronation posters, 12" x 9". (b) crown on Union Jack ( c) ditto (d) EIIR on Union Jack. Found by Rex's son in shop being refurbished in Bacup in 2007.
448	POSTERS		1953		EVENTS	FEB 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	REX MOORE		(e) & (f) 2 x 7" x 10" Coronation Ale posters (ready for hanging). Crown in corner 'Beverley's Coronation Ale brewed & bottled by Beverley Bros. Ltd., Eagle Brewery, Wakefield'. Found by Rex's son in shop being refurbished in Bacup in 2007.
449	GLASS TUMBLERS		1951		EVENTS	MAR 2008	KITCHEN	PETER WHITEHEAD		6 x glass tumblers in cardboard box bought at 1951 Exhibition in London. Box lid - 'Festive Decorated Glassware. Decorated in UK' 'A Rosco Product'. Gold bands round tumblers. Packaging printed in crowns.
450	MORSE BOARD					MAR 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Morse tapping board, 6 1/2" sq. Contains battery holders, tapping arm, 2 connections for 'phones'. Stamp on top. Buzzer. Ref. No. 10F:4067. A (crown) M, Serial No.
451	MANGLEWURZEL CHOPPER			LITTLEBOROUGH	EMPLOYMENT	MAR 2008	MAIN ROOM	JOHN WHITEHEAD		Mangle-wurzel chopper & mangle. Swedes, turnips. Wood handle 19" long with broad metal blade (13" x 5") attached by 2 metal rounded brackets. Found on beam in old barn at Summit.
452	PAPER CARRIER				EMPLOYMENT	APR 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Paper carrier from shopowner of 73 Ramsden Rd., Wardle 'A & I Foxall, Grocers, Caterers & Confectioners'.
453	HOOVER DUSTETTE				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Hoover 'Dustette' with Wylex plus. 18" length. Consists of (a) black cloth bag w name printed on it. (b) metal engine cylinder. ( c) suction attachment w metal plate w model name & no. & electrical info.
454	MALLET				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	MAIN ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Wood mallet 7" long x 4 1/2" diam. w iron protection rings at each end. 14" rect. shaped handle which also protrudes through mallet head.
455	DECORATORS' GRAINERS				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		2 x grainers found in 9" sq. decorated metal biscuit tin, for creating wood grain effect. 'Ridgley No. 2A, 24A'.
456	CYCLE REPAIR EQUIPME				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Various cycle repair equipment including tin of Fr. Chalk found in 9" sq. decorated metal biscuit tin.
457	METAL DISCS				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Metal discs w various info printed on them, held by pieces of wire. ?work tallies for payment of workers at reservoir. See C. Sutton, Wardle Rd., former engineer for United Utilities for info. Found in metal tea caddy décor. w castle scenes.
458	HESSIAN SACKS				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	MAIN ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		(a) 24" x 40" Ray-O-Vital Complete Intensive Laying (blue print). Crossfields Liverpool. (b) 'Spillers Poultry Food. ( c) Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd. Pioneer Poultry Food Oldham. Sketch of hen in red.
459	HESSIAN SACKS				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	MAIN ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		(d) 'The Farmers' Society W.L.P. Winter layers Pellets, African Oil Mills, Liverpool'. (e) 'Silcocks Battery Laying Pellets'. (f) 'Extra Fine Pure Cane Sugar' 'British Refined 2cwt net'. (g) 'Crossfields Davy Foods. Rich Dairy Nuts.
460	DOOR-LOCK FITTINGS				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		2 x wood & metal door-lock fittings & keys (? From chapel/school sheds). Locks 8" x 4" x 1" are contained in wood frames for attaching to doors. Keys 5" long.
461	KNIFE SHARPENER				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Metal knife sharpener 5" long w wood handle. 'Patent No. 109431 ROTARY Made in England' stamped onj steel head containing 2 x hardened steel sharpening discs.
462	GROOMING COMB				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Metal grooming comb, 6" wide w 1/4" long teeth, attached to 6" long wood handle by horseshoe-shaped metal bracket.
463	STITCHING MARKER				EMPLOYMENT	SEPT 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		Metal stitching marker for leather. 6" long wood handle with metal disc & sharp cogs at end.
464	DONKEY STONE				DOMESTIC	SEPT 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	EDWARD RIGG		14 x blocks of donkey stone 1 x 'Big Ben' imprinted, 1 x 'Kitchen Maid' imprinted. 2 x large, 12 x smaller
465	WYLEX PLUG & ADAPTOR				DOMESTIC	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Wylex plug & adaptor.
466	SHAVING MUG				DOMESTIC	2008	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		White shaving mug with train transfer on side (modern).
467	TEAPOT & LID				DOMESTIC	2008	WORKROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Small black teapot & lid - iron.
468	TELEPHONE				DOMESTIC	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Black Bakelite telephone No. 54. (On long-term loan only)
469	JELLY MOULD				DOMESTIC	2008	WORKROOM	MARGARET THOMPSON		Glass jelly mould. Donated by Margaret Thompson, 79 Buckley View (family item).
470	DARNING MUSHROOM				DOMESTIC	2008	WORKROOM	MARGARET THOMPSON		Darning mushroom - wood. See previous.
471	STONEWARE JAM JAR				DOMESTIC	2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON		Stoneware jam jar 6" high, '20' imprinted on side. See previous.
472	KILT BROOCH				PERSONAL	2008	RESOURCE ROOM	MARGARET THOMPSON		Child's kilt brooch, metal. See previous - Margaret's daughter's.
473	YARN TESTING MACHINE				EMPLOYMENT	JULY 2008	RESOURCE ROOM	PETER WHITEHEAD		Yarn testing machine. Made by 'Griffin & George Ltd., London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow'. (On long-term loan only)
474	LADLE				DOMESTIC	2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON		Brass ladle, no marks.
475	SUGAR TONGS				DOMESTIC	2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON		Sugar tongs.
476	FISH KNIFE				DOMESTIC	2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON		Fish knife engraved design.
477	BAKING TINS				DOMESTIC	2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON		6 x cream horn baking tins.
478	PASTRY CRIMPER				DOMESTIC	2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON		Wooden pastry crimper.
479	BOTTLE OPENER				DOMESTIC	2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON		Bottle opener, wood handle.
480	CUTLERY				DOMESTIC	2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON		4 x table knives, 4 x table forks, 2 x dessert spoons, 1 x teaspoon, 1 x cake fork, 1 x cake knife, 1 x S hook or cup hook.
481	HAIR CLIPPERS				DOMESTIC	17.12.08	RESOURCE ROOM	MARGARET THOMPSON		Hair clippers. 'Brown's Clipper Co., Birmingham, England'. NB At least 75 years old.
482	CUP		1864	SMALLBRIDGE	RELIGION	DEC 2008	MAIN ROOM	UNA DEAN	POOR	Cup showing picture of Smallbridge Congregational Church. Early crockery - probably produced when church moved from old church in Chapel Yard to new building. Writing on side states Independence Chapel - early name.
483	SAUCER		1864	SMALLBRIDGE	RELIGION	DEC 2008	MAIN ROOM	UNA DEAN	GOOD	Saucer as previous details.
484	SEWING MACHINE		1900s		DOMESTIC	JUNE 2008		RON BLOOR	VERY GOOD	Jones, hand or treadle, metal in wood carrying box. Made at Guy Bridge, nr. Ashton/Stalybridge. Belonged to Mrs. Bloor's grandmother, wife of Fred Hoyle who was steward at Con Club, fire/boilerman at Isherwood's tannery.
485	STOKING TOOLS		1960s	WARDLE	EMPLOYMENT	JUNE 2008		EDWARD RIGG	GOOD	4 Short boiler stoking tools - rake, clinker remover, clinker raking bars (metal, 5' long). Probably from Wardle Methodist Chapel.
486	BORACIC LINT		1930/40s		HEALTH	20 NOV 2008		K & M TURNER	REASONABLE	Boxed boracic lint, BPC gauze. Carton registered Macdonalds of M/c. Found in house of L. Kershaw, Watkin St. Mustard & lard heated & put on lint, used as poultice for bad chest.
487	OIL LAMPS				DOMESTIC	20 NOV 2008		K & M TURNER	EXCELLENT	2 x blue ornamental oil lamps with green base. Larger lamp found in outside toilet at Watkin St., smaller possibly bedside light.
488	BUTTON HOOK		LATE 1800s	SMALLBRIDGE	DOMESTIC	DEC 2008		UNA DEAN	GOOD	Steel, belonged to Edith Holt (nee Taylor). Married at United Methodist Church in early 1900s.
489	CHINA SAUCER		EARLY 1900s	SMALLBRIDGE	RELIGION	FEBRUARY 2009	MAIN ROOM	UNA DEAN	GOOD	Picture of St. John's Church,Smallbridge on base, inside central shows clock tower. Found in Rex Moore's shed.
490	CHINA MILK JUG			SMALLBRIDGE	DOMESTIC	DEC 2008	MAIN ROOM	MARGARET THOMPSON	GOOD	6" high. Dudson fine china on base. Old family possession. In smaller cabinet on right.
491	CHINA PLATE			WARDLE	CLUBS/ORGANISATIONS	2008			GOOD	'Wardle Conservative Club, 1913' printed end. 10" circum, printed in blue. Banner on side. Gilt edgings. In main glass cabinet with other Con Club plates.
492	FLOUR JAR				DOMESTIC	NOV 2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON	GOOD	With lid. 'Flour' painted in black on side. 'Moira'handcrafted stoneware. Made in England' printed on base.
493	CUTLERY		1950s		DOMESTIC	DEC 2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON	GOOD	Various cutlery pieces in box. Given when first married, lived at Jarvis St.
494	CREAM HORN TINS		1950s		DOMESTIC	DEC 2008	KITCHEN	MARGARET THOMPSON	FAIRLY GOOD	6 x cream horn tins, conical shapes, tin plate. From Jarvis St.
495	FISH KNIFE		EARLY 1900s		DOMESTIC	2 DEC 2008		MARGARET THOMPSON	GOOD	Engraved on front A1. EPNS. Belonged to great grandma's restaurant in The Butts, Rochdale.
496	LADLE		1900s		DOMESTIC	2 DEC 2008		MARGARET THOMPSON	GOOD	14" long, 3" bowl. Belonged to great grandma who lived in Entwisle Rd.
497	SUGAR TONGS		1900s		DOMESTIC	2 DEC 2008		MARGARET THOMPSON	GOOD	Belonged to great grandma who lived in Entwisle Rd.