Science and Industry Museum: Dive headfirst into exciting archive access
Science and Industry Museum, Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4FP
The museum’s Research Study Area, usually only accessible via advance appointment, will open its doors for special drop-in sessions led by expert archivists.
Visitors can discover archive material revealing stories behind the Manchester-based engineering firm, Beyer, Peacock and Company. Uncover records relating to the two founders, Charles Beyer and Richard Peacock, as well as inventor, Herbert William Garratt, designer of the company’s iconic Beyer-Garratt locomotives, pioneering photographer, James Mudd and other fascinating individuals whose work helped shape the company’s industrial story.
Head across to the museum's iconic Power Hall to see a Beyer Peacock locomotive for yourself.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 11.30 & 13.30
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11.30 & 13.30
Location & directions
Science and Industry Museum, Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4FP
- Directions:
- The Science and Industry Museum is located in Manchester city centre. It's easy to get to whether you're travelling by bus, tram, train, bike or car. Plan your journey with Transport for Greater Manchester (https://tfgm.com/).
- Telephone number:
- +443300580058
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Book on day
- Booking conditions:
- Visitors can sign up for archive access on the day at the museum's front desk. Capacities are limited, so visitors are encouraged to arrive in good time to avoid disappointment.
Additional information
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
