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The Thomas Parker Exhibition
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| 2015 marks the centenary of Thomas Parker's death. Thanks to
Madeley Town Council and a group of volunteers he will be
commemorated in a series of events, culminating in the
restoration of his grave in St. Michael's Graveyard at Madeley. |
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The first event, the Thomas Parker Exhibition was at the
Footprint Gallery, Tile Museum, Jackfield until Wednesday 29th
July, 2015. Use of the gallery was kindly provided by the
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
The exhibition opened on Thursday 9th July, 2015 and was a
celebration of the achievements of Thomas Parker.
The exhibition of his life and work featured a display by year 4, 5, and 6
pupils of John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School.
It featured drawings, paintings, and models of many of Thomas
Parker's creations from his machines and cars, to his trams and
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An opening speech by head teacher Mr.
Matthew Gould. |
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A speech by year 6 teacher, Mrs. Lynsey
Gladwin. |
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One of the pupils gives a speech. |
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A speech by another pupil. |
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Visitors and children admire the displays. |
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Another view of the visitors admiring the
excellent work. |
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A section about the Liverpool Overhead
Railway. |
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The section about the man himself. |
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Descriptions of
Thomas Parker. |
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A lovely drawing
by Katie from Year 6. |
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A section devoted to Thomas's cars. |
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Some of the children's models. |
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Dynamos, steam pumps, and alternators. |
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All about the 'Kyrle' grate. |
The opening evening featured this excellent display
of items from the Library and Archives of the Ironbridge Gorge
Museum Trust, thanks to their Curator, Dr. Tamsin Bapty.
The display included the address presented to Thomas Parker on
his 46th birthday, a set of his weights, his Stevenson medal,
his original moulding tools, the patent grant and the seal for
the Parker Weston steam pump, and an advert for the pump. Photograph courtesy of Andy Rose. |
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