Grasshopper wing, Orthoptera brodiei
Grasshopper wing, Orthoptera brodiei.
Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone,
Binton.
The fine-grained Binton limestones preserve delicate fossil remains such as this specimen in beautiful detail.
John ...
Grasshopper, Orthopteran
Grasshopper,
Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone Member,
Binton.
The exceptionally fine grained Binton limestones preserve delicate fossil remains such as this specimen in beautiful detail.
John ...
Harbury. Windmill and Montgomery House
The windmill and Montgomery House, Mill Lane, Harbury. 1900s
Built between 1802 and 1812. Had 4 common sails and staging. Ceased work by sail 1911-12, sails off early 1920s, stocks off 1934. Subsequently ...
Hat Block for a cap - side view
This wooden hat block was used to shape felt caps during the manufacturing process. Different shaped blocks would be used for different styles of hat. They were sometimes made in several different pieces ...
Ironstone
Ironstone with weathered exterior. The orange colour is caused by the presence of rusty iron oxide.
From the B. Playle collection.
Lower Jurassic: Marlstone Rock Formation,
Dry Hill Farm pit, between ...
Ironstone with weathered Brachiopod shells
Ironstone with weathered terebratulid brachiopod shells.
Collected by J. Crossling.
Lower Jurassic: Marlstone Rock Formation,
Edgehill Quarry.
Japanese Dolls
Not all dolls were made to play with. These Japanese Festival Dolls (hina-ningyo) represent Samurai warriors. They were brought out on 'Tango-no-skku' (Boys' Festival) and displayed in the home.
Festival ...
Jet Jewellery
Jet is a form of coal, which was formed from the compressed and chemically altered remains of plants that lived 170 million years ago.
The north eastern town of Whitby, Yorkshire, became the centre, ...
Jurassic Strata Diagram
Diagram showing the succession of Jurassic strata found in Warwickshire.
Leamington Spa, Tachbrook Road Windmill
Windmill with sails but probably not in working use, surrounded by garden with suburban house next door, Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. 1900s
Small, 4 storey mill with 4 common sails and two pairs ...
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis.
Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone Member, Wilmcote.
John William Kirshaw collection. Kirshaw was the Honorary Secretary of the Warwickshire Natural History and Archaeological ...
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis - detail of whole animal
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis.
Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone Member,
Wilmcote.
John William Kirshaw collection. Kirshaw was the Honorary Secretary of the Warwickshire Natural History and Archaeological ...
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis - legs
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis.
Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone Member,
Wilmcote.
John William Kirshaw collection. Kirshaw was the Honorary Secretary of the Warwickshire Natural History and Archaeological ...
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis - tail
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis - tail.
Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone Member,
Wilmcote.
John William Kirshaw collection. Kirshaw was the Honorary Secretary of the Warwickshire Natural History and ...
Marbles
This bag contains glass and pottery marbles from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Miniature Toy Shop
This miniature toy shop is made of painted wood, with painted wood and plaster 'toys'. They include hoops, skittles, and a church.
The words 'For Obedient Children' is written at the top.
This toy ...
Miniature Wooden Cabinet and 'China'
Miniature wooden cabinet with glass fronted doors, and sides, containing a tiny wooden dinner service.
Mid 19th century
288mm x 343mm x 117mm deep
Moving Toy - barber and customer
This tin model of a barber and his customer operates by a clockwork mechanism. When the key is wound, the barber appears to be cutting his customer's hair (although the customer is bald!)