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Boulton Collection

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton and Watt steam engine with planetary gear

Boulton and Watt steam engine with planetary gear, 1795 Date: 1795

Background imageBoulton Collection: General view of the engine

General view of the engine Date: 1795

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Defiant fighter; Second World War, 1940

Boulton Paul Defiant fighter; Second World War, 1940

Background imageBoulton Collection: Bakers Delivery Van 1, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)

Bakers Delivery Van 1, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)
Fred and Elsie Boulton; son and daughter of Richard Boulton stood by the bakery delivery van. Fred drove the delivery van and Elsie worked in the bakery

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Overstrand Bomber - RAF

Boulton Paul Overstrand Bomber - RAF
Boulton Paul " Overstrand" High-speed Day or Night Bomber, powered by two Bristol Pegasus 600hp engines. No.101 (B) Squadron. Date: 1935

Background imageBoulton Collection: Advert for Boulton & Paul, Ltd, conservatories 1905

Advert for Boulton & Paul, Ltd, conservatories 1905
Advertisement for portable artistic wood and iron buildings. Date: 1905

Background imageBoulton Collection: Blackburn YA. 1 Firecrest RT651

Blackburn YA. 1 Firecrest RT651
Blackburn YA.1 Firecrest RT651 at the 1947 SBAC Radlett air-show, parked next to the first prototype Boulton Paul Balliol VL892

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Defiants of 264 Squadron at Kirton-in-Lindsey

Boulton Paul Defiants of 264 Squadron at Kirton-in-Lindsey during the summer of 1940. Including NI536. Date: 1940

Background imageBoulton Collection: Bakerboy, Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Bakerboy, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Reggie Trott, Baker boy, R Boulton and Son Bakery, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England. Date: circa 1925

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton and Watt engine, drawing

Boulton and Watt engine, drawing

Background imageBoulton Collection: Ground plan of the engine, boilers

Ground plan of the engine, boilers Date: 1795

Background imageBoulton Collection: Engineers laying a new electric cable at Croydon Airport

Engineers laying a new electric cable at Croydon Airport in March 1935. Among the aircraft in the background are Boulton & Paul P71A, G-ACOX, Boadicea, of Imperial Airways; Short L17, G-ACJJ

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul P75 Overstrand J9770

Boulton Paul P75 Overstrand J9770
Boulton Paul P75 Overstrand, J9770

Background imageBoulton Collection: Matthew Boulton / Sharp

Matthew Boulton / Sharp
Matthew Boulton Engineer

Background imageBoulton Collection: Robin Lindsay Neale, Chief Test Pilot, Boulton Paul Aircraft

Robin Lindsay Neale, Chief Test Pilot, Boulton Paul Aircraft, alongside the Boulton Paul P108

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Balliol T.2 VR600

Boulton Paul Balliol T.2 VR600
Royal Air Force - Boulton Paul Balliol T.2 VR600, flying over the Hoover Dam Date: circa 1951

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P.10

Boulton & Paul P.10, on display largely un-covered at the 1919 Paris Salon d'Aeronautique (VIe Exposition Internationale de Locomotion Aerienne) from 19 December 1919, to 4 January 1920

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Defiant 1 8370M / N1671

Boulton Paul Defiant 1 8370M / N1671 of the RAF Museum on a rare outing. Date: circa 2010

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Balliol prototype VL935

Boulton Paul Balliol prototype VL935
Boulton Paul Balliol 3rd prototype VL935 at the 1948 Farnborough SBAC show, in company with Avro Athena prototype VW890. the four Balliol prototypes were to be powered by Armstrong-Siddeley Mamba

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Defiant Mk 1 / I

Boulton Paul Defiant Mk 1 / I
Boulton Paul Defiant Mk 1 of the RAF Parked Without Machine-Gun Installed in the Gun-Turret, One of the First Production-Batch of 87 Aircraft Delivered to the Raf Date: 1939

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul group at Mousehold Aerodrome in 1933. From?

Boulton Paul group at Mousehold Aerodrome in 1933. From?
Boulton Paul group at Mousehold Aerodrome in 1933. From left: Major Jack Stewart, OBE; Capt J. Dawson Paul, John Carter, J.D. North and Sqn Ldr C.A. Rea, AFC. Date: 1933

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Chief Test Pilot, A. E. Gunn, with his assistant

Boulton Paul Chief Test Pilot, A. E. Gunn, with his assistant
The newly-appointed Boulton Paul Chief Test Pilot, A.E. Gunn, right, with his assistant Lt R. Mancus alongside a Boulton Paul Balliol, May 1949. Date: 1949

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Defiant F. I N1671 - D-EW

Boulton Paul Defiant F. I N1671 - D-EW
Boulton Paul Defiant F.I N1671 / D-EW, at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, on 30 December 1991. Date: 1991

Background imageBoulton Collection: WW2 - Defiants In Formation

WW2 - Defiants In Formation
A photograph of three British WW2 Boulton Paul Defiant interceptor aircrafts flying in formation. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBoulton Collection: Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. IXb MH415, marked as N3314

Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. IXb MH415, marked as N3314
Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXb MH415, marked as N3314 CD-F, on the flight line for filming of The Battle of Britain, at Duxford airfield in July 1968

Background imageBoulton Collection: Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. XVIE TE184 M - EM

Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. XVIE TE184 M - EM
Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.XVIE TE184 M - EM, ex Royal Air Force, in the RAF Museum Reserve Collection at RAF Finningley, sandwiched between the sole surviving Boulton Paul Defiant, and an Avro 707

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul P. 111 VT935

Boulton Paul P. 111 VT935
Boulton Paul P.111 VT935, in the aero-structures hangar at the College of Aeronautics, Cranfield Aerodrome, on 30 June 1962

Background imageBoulton Collection: Photograph of James Watt Planing Machine

Photograph of James Watt Planing Machine, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895. Showing the planing machine. Date: circa 1920

Background imageBoulton Collection: Photograph of Old Face Plate Lathe

Photograph of Old Face Plate Lathe, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895. 3-speed gear and differential. Date: circa 1920

Background imageBoulton Collection: James Watt during his experiments in sculpture copying

James Watt during his experiments in sculpture copying
Items produced/used by James Watt during his experiments in sculpture copying, 1809. Date: circa 1809

Background imageBoulton Collection: Bust used by James Watt during his experiments

Bust used by James Watt during his experiments in sculpture copying. Date: circa 1809

Background imageBoulton Collection: James Watt's studio at his residence, Heathfield Hall

James Watt's studio at his residence, Heathfield Hall
James Watt's lathe and vice-bench at Heathfield Hall, Handsworth, later owned by George Tangye. Date: circa 1809

Background imageBoulton Collection: James Watt's Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph)

James Watt's Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph), taken at Watt's residence, Heathfield Hall, Handsworth, later owned by George Tangye. Date: circa 1809

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton and Paul Overstrand, WWII aircraft

Boulton and Paul Overstrand, WWII aircraft by A.F.D. Bannister

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton and Paul Defiants attacking Junkers 88Ks, WWII

Boulton and Paul Defiants attacking Junkers 88Ks, WWII aircraft by A.F.D. Bannister

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Overstrand high-speed day or night bomber

Boulton Paul Overstrand high-speed day or night bomber with two Britsol Pegasus 600hp engines - No.101 (a) Squadron. 1935

Background imageBoulton Collection: James Watt Planing Machine

James Watt Planing Machine
Photograph of James Watt Planing Machine, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895

Background imageBoulton Collection: Photograph of Old Face Plate Lathe

Photograph of Old Face Plate Lathe, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895. The lathe taking work up to 26 feet diameter

Background imageBoulton Collection: Letter from William Prime Marshall to Walter Raleigh Browne

Letter from William Prime Marshall to Walter Raleigh Browne
Letter, 7 Dec 1883 from William Prime Marshall to Walter Raleigh Browne accompanying an explanation of James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph) - see BAW/14/001-2. Date: circa 1809

Background imageBoulton Collection: Bust produced by James Watt during his experiments

Bust produced by James Watt during his experiments in sculpture copying. Date: circa 1809

Background imageBoulton Collection: James Watts studio at his residence, Heathfield Hall

James Watts studio at his residence, Heathfield Hall, Handsworth, later owned by George Tangye. Date: circa 1809

Background imageBoulton Collection: James Watts residence, Heathfield Hall, Handsworth

James Watts residence, Heathfield Hall, Handsworth, later owned by George Tangye. Date: circa 1809

Background imageBoulton Collection: James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph)

James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph)
Page 1 of explanation about James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph), including a sketch of the valves (BAW/14/032) and marked-up photograph (BAW/14/003) which the the note refers to

Background imageBoulton Collection: Bakers Delivery Van 1, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)

Bakers Delivery Van 1, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)
Fred and Elsie Boulton; son and daughter of Richard Boulton stood by the bakery delivery van. Fred drove the delivery van and Elsie worked in the bakery

Background imageBoulton Collection: WW2 - Machine Gunner on a Boulton Paul P. 75 Overstrand

WW2 - Machine Gunner on a Boulton Paul P. 75 Overstrand
WW2 - Britain Prepared Machine Gunner on a (then rather archaic) Boulton Paul P.75 Overstrand, the last of the twin-engine biplane medium bombers of the Royal Air Force

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Defiant Mk. I

Boulton Paul Defiant Mk. I by A.F.D. Bannister

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boutons skink Snake-eyed skink

Boutons skink Snake-eyed skink adult sunbathes on a black basalt rock which holes he uses for hiding and safe moving around East shore of Ilot Gabriel island endemic for Mascarenes

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Defiant I fresh from final assembly The De

Boulton Paul Defiant I fresh from final assembly The Defiant carried a heavy 4-gun turret, but no fixed forward firing armament leaving it ready prey to enemy fighters

Background imageBoulton Collection: A mock-up of a Boulton Paul Type A Mk3 four-gun turret

A mock-up of a Boulton Paul Type A Mk3 four-gun turret fitted immediately behind the cockpit of a Westland Lysander. This project was not proceeded with

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Balliol T2 VW897; Balliol T1 VL935 and P108

Boulton Paul Balliol T2 VW897; Balliol T1 VL935 and P108
Boulton Paul Balliol T2, VW897; Balliol T1, VL935 and P108, VL892

Background imageBoulton Collection: War Planes Card Game

War Planes Card Game
" War Planes is a new card game for teaching Jim Crows how to tell a friend from an enemy." The aircraft depicted on the card is a Boulton Paul Defiant. 1940

Background imageBoulton Collection: Matthew Boulton (1728-1809). Colored engraving

Matthew Boulton (1728-1809). Colored engraving
Matthew Boulton (1728-1809). English manufacturer. Engraving by John W. Hall after a portrait by Sir W. Beechy. 19th century. Colored

Background imageBoulton Collection: Soho House / Boulton

Soho House / Boulton
MATTHEW BOULTON Soho House, home of Matthew Boulton, near his Soho Manufactory Date: 18th century

Background imageBoulton Collection: Advert for Boulton & Paul, Ltd, conservatories 1904

Advert for Boulton & Paul, Ltd, conservatories 1904
Glazed conservatories and orchids. Date: 1904

Background imageBoulton Collection: Royal Aircraft Factory FE 2b

Royal Aircraft Factory FE 2b of which nearly 2, 000 were built from spring 1915. It was used as a fighter, night bomber and for reconnaissance. Serial no

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul P3 Bobolink aft, (on the ground)

Boulton Paul P3 Bobolink aft, (on the ground)

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul Defiant NFII - after its initial mauling a

Boulton Paul Defiant NFII - after its initial mauling at the hand of Luftwaffe fighters, the Defiant became a night fighter when fitted with AI 4 radar

Background imageBoulton Collection: Blackburn Roc-a woeful attempt to mimic all the shortfa

Blackburn Roc-a woeful attempt to mimic all the shortfalls of the Boulton Paul Defiant onto a carrier-going fighter

Background imageBoulton Collection: Portable wood motor house or garage, 1919 advertisement

Portable wood motor house or garage, 1919 advertisement
Advertisement for garages constructed of strong deal framing, mortised and tenoned and with a roof of galvanised iron, manufactured by Boulton & Paul of Norwich. Date: 1919

Background imageBoulton Collection: Portable Buildings advertisement, 1902

Portable Buildings advertisement, 1902
Advertisement for what appears to be extremely substantial portable buildings, for home and colonial use, special attention given to buildings for South Africa

Background imageBoulton Collection: Farmers haymaking

Farmers haymaking
Charlie Punter and his uncle Fred Boulton haymaking on Charlies Farm; Pound Farm in Rodbourne, Wiltshire. England. Date: circa 1939

Background imageBoulton Collection: Bakers Delivery Van 2, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)

Bakers Delivery Van 2, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)
Fred and Elsie Boulton; son and daughter of Richard Boulton. Fred is seated in the delivery van which he drove and Elsie who worked in the baker is stood by the van

Background imageBoulton Collection: Aircraft static park at the 1939 RAeS Garden Party

Aircraft static park at the 1939 RAeS Garden Party
Aircraft static park at the 1939 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at the Fairey Aviation Aerodrome, Great West Road, Hayes, Middlesex

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul P82 Defiant

Boulton Paul P82 Defiant

Background imageBoulton Collection: Five Boulton Paul P75 Overstrands

Five Boulton Paul P75 Overstrands, K4551, K4563, K4555, K4556 and K4546

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton Paul P75 Overstrand

Boulton Paul P75 Overstrand

Background imageBoulton Collection: The prototype Boulton Paul P75 Overstrand J9186

The prototype Boulton Paul P75 Overstrand J9186
The prototype Boulton Paul P75 Overstrand, J9186, was a converted P29 Sidestrand III

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P71A G-ACOY Britomart of Imperial Airways

Boulton & Paul P71A G-ACOY Britomart of Imperial Airways
Boulton & Paul P71A, G-ACOY, Britomart, of Imperial Airways

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P71A G-ACOX Boadicea of Imperial Airways

Boulton & Paul P71A G-ACOX Boadicea of Imperial Airways
Boulton & Paul P71A, G-ACOX, Boadicea, of Imperial Airways

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P71A G-ACOX Boadicea

Boulton & Paul P71A G-ACOX Boadicea
Boulton & Paul P71A, G-ACOX, Boadicea

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P64 Mail Carrier G-ABYK

Boulton & Paul P64 Mail Carrier G-ABYK
Boulton & Paul P64 Mail Carrier, G-ABYK

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P33 Partridge J8459

Boulton & Paul P33 Partridge J8459
Boulton & Paul P33 Partridge, J8459

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand IIIs including J9769 & J9176

Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand IIIs including J9769 & J9176
Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand IIIs, including J9769, J9176 and J9178

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand III J9187 of 101 Squadron

Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand III J9187 of 101 Squadron
Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand III, J9187, of 101 Squadron (Andover). August 1931. Date: 1931

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand III J9178

Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand III J9178
Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand III, J9178

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand III J9176

Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand III J9176
Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand III, J9176

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand II J7939

Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand II J7939
Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand II, J7939

Background imageBoulton Collection: The prototype Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand J7938

The prototype Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand J7938
The prototype Boulton & Paul P29 Sidestrand, J7938

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P25 Bugle J6985

Boulton & Paul P25 Bugle J6985
Boulton & Paul P25 Bugle, J6985

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P25 Bugle

Boulton & Paul P25 Bugle

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P15 Bolton J6584

Boulton & Paul P15 Bolton J6584
Boulton & Paul P15 Bolton, J6584

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P12 Bodmin J6910

Boulton & Paul P12 Bodmin J6910
Boulton & Paul P12 Bodmin, J6910

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P10

Boulton & Paul P10

Background imageBoulton Collection: Boulton & Paul P9 G-EAPD

Boulton & Paul P9 G-EAPD
Boulton & Paul P9, G-EAPD



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