Compton Verney. Stained Glass - Sir Richard Verney
Panel showing Sir Richard Verney (1464 - 1520) and his six sons.
This panel of painted glass is from the medieval chapel which stood at Compton Verney. It was demolished in 1772 when the new house ...
Construction Set
Early construction toys came from Germany, where there was a tradition of producing wooden toys.
During the 19th century, sophisticated sets containing a wide variety of pieces became popular.
This ...
Construction Set
'Bayko' building sets were made by the Plimpton Engineering Company of Liverpool, and were very popular in the 1950's.
The name 'Bayko' came from the word 'bakelite' - the name of the hard plastic ...
Construction Set
This construction set, made of coloured interlocking plastic pieces, was made by 'Lego'.
The company's founder, Ole Christiansen, was born in Denmark in 1891. He made wooden toys, which he called 'Lego' ...
Coral, Montlivaltia species
Coral, Montlivaltia.
Lower Jurassic: ?Charmouth Mudstone Formation,
Cherington.
R. Lamley collection.
Corals, Montlivaltia species
Corals, Montlivaltia.
Lower Jurassic: ?Charmouth Mudstone Formation, Formation,
Cherington.
R. Lamley collection.
Crinoid - detail
Crinoid
Collected by J. Crossling
The crinoids are the ancestors of the 'Sea Lily' of the deep sea today. The five pointed star shape shows they are related to the starfish and sea urchins.
Crinoid - detail
Crinoid
Collected by J. Crossling
The crinoids are the ancestors of the 'Sea Lily' of the deep sea today. The five pointed star shape shows they are related to the starfish and sea urchins.
Cubbington. Windmill
Windmill at the top of Windmill Hill, Cubbington. Demolished in 1870. 1860s
Cup and Ball; Top
Before the widespread use of plastics in the 20th century, toys were made of natural materials.
This cup and ball, together with a small spinning top, are made of ivory.
Diabolo and Tip-Cat
Both diabolo and tip-cat were toys that children played at home, or in the street or playground. They were very cheap to buy, or could be home-made. Both involve using string to keep the reel spinning.
The ...
Dissected Puzzle
This form of puzzle, now known as a jigsaw, was originally called a dissected puzzle.
The printed picture was applied to a thin sheet of wood, which was then dissected, or cut up, into pieces. It was ...
Double Dead-Fall Mouse Trap
One of the many and varied designs of mouse trap. This 'drop weight' mousetrap is made from elm. The two wooden blocks would be balanced above some bait. When the mice eat the bait, the blocks fall down ...
Edgehill. Remains of post windmill
Remains of an old wooden post mill at Edgehill. 1890s
Seaby lists three windmills:
Ratley (Edgehill) - Post mill built by 1561. Recorded 1619; (21 October 1642). 1697
Ratley Grange - possibly the ...
Egyptian painted wood panel, upper section
This panel, from the tomb of Djed-Khonsu-lues-Ankh, is around 2,500 years old.
Together with the bottom section of the panel, it is a prayer asking for a supply of beer, bread and oxen for use in the ...
Fenny Compton. Post windmill
The Post Mill which stood on Mill Hill, above Fenny Compton.
Built in the 18th century, possibly older. Tarred, open trestle, 4 common sails, ladder, tailpole and 2 pairs stones. It collapsed when ...
Fish, Dapedium species
Fish, Dapedium.
Lower Jurassic: Blue Lias Formation,
Stockton.
John William Kirshaw collection. Kirshaw was the Honorary Secretary of the Warwickshire Natural History and Archaeological Society, ...
Fish, Dapedium species - detail
Fish, Dapedium.
Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone Member,
Temple Grafton.
John William Kirshaw collection. Kirshaw was the Honorary Secretary of the Warwickshire Natural History and Archaeological ...