Moving Toy - dog
This metal figure of a dog has jointed legs. These work by means of levers, attached to wheels on the wooden base.
Moving Toy - doll in a rose
Moving toys were very popular. This toy features a white fabric rose containing the head and arms of a doll.
A clockwork mechanism is hidden inside the rose. When the key is wound, the doll rises from ...
Moving Toy - drinking man
This figure has a painted papier-mache head, and wears its original clothes. The silk coat and trousers are now in poor condition, with the silk fibres shredding and breaking away.
The figure holds ...
Moving Toy - hat raising doll
This wooden figure holds a wooden top hat.
A black lace is attached to the figure's shoulder. When the lace is pulled, the figure lifts up its hat.
Moving Toy - tea-pouring figure
This oriental figure has a bisque head and hands, with a composition body. It holds a teapot and cup and saucer. A clockwork mechanism is hidden in the base. When the key is wound, the figure moves its ...
'Mussels', Modiolus scalprum
Mussel shells, Modiolus scalprum.
Lower Jurassic: ?Charmouth Mudstone Formation, Napton.
Nails - Roman
A selection of hundreds of nails found on Roman sites. They vary in size from the large one which is 160mm to the smallest which is 30mm.
The two with flattened heads are probably from a coffin
Napton on the Hill. Napton Windmill
Napton Mill, windmill and nearby buildings. c.1910
Built around 1835; originally had 2 common and 2 spring sails and three pairs of stones. Ceased work by sails c.1900 and by steam c.1909. Repaired ...
Nautiloids
Nautiloids.
Lower Jurassic: Rugby Limestone Member,
Southam Cement Works Quarry.
Peter Blake collection.
Nautilus, Cenoceras striatus
Nautilus, Cenoceras striatus.
Lower Jurassic: Blue Lias Formation,
Kineton.
Donated by Dr Donnelly, 1836.
Nautilus, Cenoceras striatus - internal structure
Nautilus, Cenoceras striatus - internal structure.
Lower Jurassic: Blue Lias Formation,
Kineton.
Donated by Dr Donnelly, 1836.
Noah's Ark
The Noah's Ark was a popular toy in the 19th century. It was considered a suitable toy to play with on Sundays, because it was based on a bible story.
This ark is made from wood, covered with strips ...
Norton Lindsey. Windmill
Windmill, Norton Lindsey. 1900s
Preserved small,(42ft (c.12.8m) high 18ft (c.5.5m) base diameter), 3 storey, red brick tower with slight batter built c.1795. Had 4 common sails. Steam power added ...
Nuneaton. Tuttle Hill Windmill
Tuttle Hill Windmill, Nuneaton. 1920s. Also known as Tuttle Hill, Caledecote.
Red brick tower built in 1821. The only one which is cemented over. Had 4 common sails & 3 pairs stones. Rebuilt 1905 ...
Pedlar Doll
This pedlar doll tells fortunes. Her skirt is made up of folded pieces of paper. Each one unfolds, to reveal a rhyme.
Most of the fortunes are about love and marriage :
'A darling young officer, ...
Pedlar Doll
Pedlar dolls were ornaments to display in the home, not playthings. They were dressed like real pedlars, complete with a basket of tiny goods for sale.
This pedlar is made of wood, and carries a large ...
Picture Blocks
This box contains a set of picture blocks. Each wooden cube has part of a different picture on each side. The aim is to match up the cubes so they make a complete picture.
Sets like these often had ...
Pisolitic limestone
Pisolitic limestone.
Middle Jurassic: Clypeus Grit Member.
Cross Hands Quarry, Long Compton.