Images Dated 13th September 2011

Widnes Transporter Bridge

The Widnes Transporter Bridge - opened by Sir J T Brunner on 29th May 1905. A span of 1000ft from the centre to the centre of each tower, each 1000ft in height. The crossing (driven by electricity) can convey one from Lancashire to Cheshire in 3 minutes! Date: 1905

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

1905, Bridge, Brunner, Cheshire, Crossing, Electric, Electricty, Engineering, Girders, Innovation, Lancashire, Metal, Platform, Transport, Transporter, Widnes

AARDWOLF

A stuffed Aardwolf, similar to a hyena, native to southern and eastern Africa, which feeds mainly on termites and insect larvae. Yellowish grey fur with black stripes. Date: 1930s

© Mary Evans Picture Library

1930s, Aardwolf, Africa, Eastern, Feeds, Fur, Grey, Hyena, Insect, Larvae, Native, Similar, Southern, Stripes, Stuffed, Termites, Yellowish

Adjustable Garden Hoe

An adjustable garden hoe is very useful for getting between rows of plants without any fear of damaging them. One or more sets of prongs can be removed, as desired. Date: 1930s

© Mary Evans Picture Library

1930s, Adjustable, Damaging, Desired, Fear, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Hoe, Hoeing, Pla Nts, Prongs, Removed, Rows, Sets, Tools