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Dolman Street Stores photos taken by mark tooze

Went to this years Collection Centre open day yesterday - attendance sadly much lower than in previous years, almost certainly due to the £11 admission charge now imposed by our bankrupt council. Thanks to the wonderful staff there who went out of their way to help and advise.
I've tried to photograph some different items to those posted above and I will post them over the next day or two. But for those who have not been as you can see below, exploring it is not a "5 minute job".....
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And this is just one of the halls!
 
Here we go..........apologies if some images look a little dark but the lighting is not the best and you cannot use flash:-

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Gloucester Bow or Ship Wagon from Lichfield

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Anderson Shelter

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Assorted Sculptures and Carvings

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Music Box and Ornate Chair

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Gas Lantern from a station used by the Royal Family

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Fairground Organ Figurenes
 
thanks mark...nice to have some photos to look at especially for those of us who may struggle to get around such a large site...love the old gas lantern..look forward to more when you have the time

lyn
 
The next set are all in locked cages fronted with metal grills - hence the odd shadows here and there:-

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Tin plate toys

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Steel Helmet - possibly with Warwickshire Regiment (Birmingham Pals) crest on it?

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Ancient Egyptian Relics
 
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I certainly recall that sectioned diesel engine and the jet engine being on display in the science section
 
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Here we go..........apologies if some images look a little dark but the lighting is not the best and you cannot use flash:-

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Gloucester Bow or Ship Wagon from Lichfield

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Anderson Shelter

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Assorted Sculptures and Carvings

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Music Box and Ornate Chair

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Gas Lantern from a station used by the Royal Family

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Fairground Organ Figurenes
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Great photos Mark, thank you!
Such a shame they are not readily available to all!
 
Quite astounding how many artifacts are held at Dolman Street. Hopefully some get into museum collections from time to time, if only on loan. Seems such a waste for so many interesting items to be stored away. Mind you, the stuffed animals can stay where they are !
 
Here are some more from the vehicle hall:-

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Steam Road Roller

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Austin Atlantic Coupe

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Pantographic Metal Rule Engraver Kemps Dental Products Birmingham

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Singer 10 H.P. Coupe

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Not sure on this one

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Lovely pattenated window on an old Ford car

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Clement Panhard aka Sterling Dog Cart 1904

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Vintage 19th century Benz Car

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Rover 12 Sports

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Daimler 20 Saloon Coventry 1931
 
this is new thread set up to show photos taken by mark tooze ...the photos he has already posted on another thread will be moved to here when mike has time to move them hopefully sometime today

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And more:-

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Aerial Convertable, Selly Oak 1923

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Castle Runabout Prototype Kidderminster 1919

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Bean 14 H.P. Coupe Tipton 1927

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BSA Open Tourer Sparkbrook 1912

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Old Times Stagecoach

Now back into the main hall:-
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Hot Air Engine and Pump - note this one still has the triangular revolving info display from the old Science Museum in Newhall St

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Printing Press Drew & Hopwood Gt Charles St

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Cincinatti Milling Machine Erdington 1960

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Brush Diesel Engine used by Gabriel & Co Tyseley

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And - if your going to have a fly press - get a proper one........
 
Welcome to the new thread!!

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Potato Sorter

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Swinden Clock from City Engineers Dept in Cambridge St

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Wood Embossing Machine Lawrence Cabinets of Fazeley St

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Bicycle or Tandem Sidecar - used in Walsall

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Coin Blank Power Press from Taylor & Challen Hockley (the factory behind the sidings in Snow Hill Station)
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Pluvier Moped Italy 1958 - looks like the front wheel is motor driven and the pedals power the "backup propulsion system" on the rear wheel...

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File makers Forge - like the previously mentioned capstan lathe - how many of these were there in Birmingham???
 
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Mark has covered many of the items. I visited the stores for the first time on Saturday. Here are a few items that I think have not yet been covered (though may be wrong there, as he has posted so many)

A soda water machine used in a military establishment

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A lamp from bilston GWR station

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The enormous safety valve cover from a GWR locomotive, possibly a "Dukedog"

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Terracotta reliefs from dunkley's store in the bull Ring, demolished 1950s

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Sheep shearing machine designed by Herbert Austin and manufactured by Wolseley Engineering, Witton

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Next lot:-

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Impact Testing Machine

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Old Gas and Electric Cookers

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Capstan Lathe Charles Taylor Bartholomew St 1939

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Static Generator and Scientific Balance

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Assorted Statues and Sculptures, featuring a variety of ugly blokes....

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Aerial Motorcycle Engine Parts with an early gas fire in the background

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Lucas Kidney Dialysis Machine

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Electric Generator pre-1900's

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Early 1950's TV set complete with a picture of Nipper on each door
 
This years open day is on September 13th:-
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Join us for a fun-filled day at the Museum Collection Centre, Birmingham Museums’ 1.5-hectare store, holding over 80% of the City’s collection all under one roof.

Come and take part in a full day of family-friendly activities all while exploring our artefact-packed warehouse. Have a chance to take part in:

  • Free guided talks
  • Meet the experts
  • See hidden objects unboxed
  • Family trails
You are also free to simply have a wander around at your leisure and explore a contrasting mix of objects, many of which offer a real insight into life in Birmingham and the West Midlands over the centuries. Amongst the hundreds of thousands of objects, you will see steam engines, sculptures, giant spider crabs, even the kitchen sink. If you are interested in something, you’ll find it at the Museum Collection Centre.

The behind-the-scenes atmosphere at the Museum Collection Centre makes it an intriguing place to explore and discover more about museum stores and object stories.

We have refreshments available to purchase plus you are welcome to bring your own food to eat in our outdoor seating area too.

There will be a FREE vintage bus service will run all day bringing guests to-and-from Birmingham centre and the Museum Collection Centre (see our facebook for the schedule nearer to the date).

Good to know​

  • This event will take place at the Museum Collection Centre, 25 Dollman Street, Nechells, B7 4RP.
  • Blue badge parking on site only. All other parking is extremely limited to free on-street parking in the surrounding area.
  • There are public transport routes available, Duddeston train station and the number 14 bus stop, are just 5 minutes’ walk away. See how to get here for more details. Plus, a free vintage bus service will running all day.
  • Timed entry to the event from 10am-12noon, 12noon-2pm and 2pm-4pm (last entry 3pm). Please enter during the time indicated, however once you are in, you can stay until 4pm.
  • Your ticket allows you to explore the collection centre at your own leisure.
  • Our capacity-limited activities are available to book for free on site on the day, however these are a first come first served basis.
  • There are limited numbers of free lockers on site for visitors to use. Please do not bring any big bags or suitcases, as these are not permitted within the warehouse, and we cannot properly store them for you.
  • Warm clothes are recommended, and sensible footwear is essential.
Pre-booking recommended for the event. Limited walk-up tickets available - these are first-come, first-served. This event is cashless.

Follow the Museum Collection Centre on Facebook to find the most up to date information.

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So regress to age 14 or move to Nechells if you want to get in free!

Note they are also open Friday afternoons in August and Wendesday afternoons in September - these are cheaper (£8) but you may not see as much and only have 2 hours:-
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