Description
Sestrel nautical ships compass. Made by Henry Browne and Son Ltd, of Barking, who made aviation and nautical compasses, clocks and dials. The company made compasses form, notably, Spitfires, Tigermoths and Concord. Henry Browne was born in Lewis, Sus…
Object number
LDVAL 2006.9.1
Creator
Henry Browne & Son Ltd
Description
Radiogram in oak vaneer case with BSR Monarch record player inside. From a house clearence in 40 Nuneaton Road, Dagenham. It was left in owners will to a friend who gave it to the council Housing Department for disposal. Owner had lived in house from…
Object number
LDVAL 2005.4.1
Description
Framed certificate welcoming King George VI and Queen Mary to Barking 18/7/31. Presented by Barking Urban District Council.
Object number
LDVAL 2906/6
Description
Illuminated address conferring the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Barking upon Alderman Mrs Maud Ball, C.A., G.L.D. 2nd December 1964. In 1974 Mrs Ball was Councillor for Manor Ward, and was living at Rosalind Court, Meadow Road, Barking.
Object number
LDVAL 2004.21.1
Creator
Municiple Borough of Barking
Description
6inch wooden ruler. Measures inches. ?J.G. STATTER & Co. WESTMINSTER? on obverse. ?SPECIALISTS IN SWITCHGEAR? on reverse. Belonged to Mr John Armston Vice who was a Generation Operation Engineer at Barking Power Station after it opened in 1925 until…
Object number
LDVAL 2004.20.5
Creator
Statter, J.G. & co.
Description
6inch wooden ruler. Measures inches and is also a protractor. Belonged to Mr John Armston Vice who was a Generation Operation Engineer at Barking Power Station after it opened in 1925 until 1951.
Object number
LDVAL 2004.20.7
Description
Micrometer Caliper. In original wooden box with sliding lid. With istructions for use and small spanner. Belonged to Mr John Armston Vice who was a Generation Operation Engineer at Barking Power Station after it opened in 1925 until 1951.
Object number
LDVAL 2004.20.10
Description
Doorbell used by King George V to open Barking Power Station, May 19th 1925. Belonged to Mr John Armston Vice who was a Generation Operation Engineer at Barking Power Station after it opened in 1925 until 1951.
Object number
LDVAL 2004.20.1
Description
6inch wooden ruler. Measures millimeters, centimeters, decimeters and inches, and also works as a protractor. Belonged to Mr John Armston Vice who was a Generation Operation Engineer at Barking Power Station after it opened in 1925 until 1951.
Object number
LDVAL 2004.20.6