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"Barton: A Tapestry of History, Innovation, and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Barton, a town that weaves together tales of triumph and discovery

Background imageBarton Collection: Barton Bridge and chimneys of Barton Power Station, Eccles

Barton Bridge and chimneys of Barton Power Station, Eccles
Barton Bridge, with the twin chimneys of the long-demolished Barton Power Station in Eccles, Manchester. Date: 1970s

Background imageBarton Collection: Bodinnick. Fowey, c1930

Bodinnick. Fowey, c1930. From Six Latest Views of Fowey. [Harvey Barton, Aberdeen and Bristol, c1930]

Background imageBarton Collection: Barton Road Swing bridge opens across Manchester Ship Canal

Barton Road Swing bridge opens across Manchester Ship Canal
The Barton Road Swing bridge opens across the Manchester Ship Canal at Eccles Date: circa 1980

Background imageBarton Collection: Barton Swing Bridge

Barton Swing Bridge
The Barton Swing Aqueduct is a feat of Victorian civil engineering, at Barton upon Irwell, England. It carries the Bridgewater Canal over the Manchester Ship Canal. Date: completed 1893

Background imageBarton Collection: Dr. Beebe climbing out of his bathysphere, August 1934

Dr. Beebe climbing out of his bathysphere, August 1934
Photograph of Dr. William Beebe and his two-ton iron bathysphere off St. George, Bermuda, 11th August 1934. Dr. Beebe and his photographer, Otis Barton

Background imageBarton Collection: Events / Ireland / 1921

Events / Ireland / 1921
Delegation in London including Arthur griffiths, E J Duggan, Erskine Childres, Michael Collins (seated) Gavan Duffy, R C Barton, J Barteris (standing)

Background imageBarton Collection: Bridge workers board on 007, the Humber Bridge service bus

Bridge workers board on 007, the Humber Bridge service bus, for the journey over the centre span of Humber Bridge from Hessle towards to Barton

Background imageBarton Collection: Production of Gounods Faust by Carl Rosa Opera Company

Production of Gounods Faust by Carl Rosa Opera Company
Characters from Charles Gounods opera Faust in a touring production by the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Seen here are Charles Manners as Bertram, the Irish tenor Barton McGuckin as Faust

Background imageBarton Collection: Dr. Beebes Bathysphere, August 1934

Dr. Beebes Bathysphere, August 1934
Photograph of Dr. William Beebes bathysphere being lowered into the sea off St. George, Bermuda, 11th August 1934. On this occasion Dr

Background imageBarton Collection: Churches / Earls Barton

Churches / Earls Barton
A Saxon church tower (circa 880), Earls Barton, Sussex

Background imageBarton Collection: Barton-upon-Humber or Barton is a town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England

Barton-upon-Humber or Barton is a town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the south bank of the Humber Estuary, and at the end of the Humber Bridge. UK

Background imageBarton Collection: Bullion Office. Bank of England. Balance for Bar Gold

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Balance for Bar Gold
Engraving of a heavy duty set of weighing scales with central pillars for weighing bars of gold. A bar of gold is on one side of the balances, the weights on the other

Background imageBarton Collection: Cricketer, Barton

Cricketer, Barton
Bombardier Victor Barton Cricketer - Kent

Background imageBarton Collection: World War I 1914-1918: 'Paris in Half-Mourning'. Satirical cartoon by Ralph Barton (1891-1931)

World War I 1914-1918: 'Paris in Half-Mourning'. Satirical cartoon by Ralph Barton (1891-1931)
528776 World War I 1914-1918: 'Paris in Half-Mourning'. Satirical cartoon by Ralph Barton (1891-1931) for 'Puck', New York, 6 November 1915

Background imageBarton Collection: Clara Barton memorial plaque, Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland

Clara Barton memorial plaque, Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland
NWI4757788 Clara Barton memorial plaque, Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland.; (add.info.: Clara Barton memorial plaque, Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg)

Background imageBarton Collection: King George V and Tsar Nicholas II

King George V and Tsar Nicholas II
As Like As Brothers : The Tsar (with a walking stick) and the Prince of Wales (later George V), at Barton Manor, Cowes, Isle of Wight. Date: August 1909

Background imageBarton Collection: c. 1880s India - street scene by Orr and Barton of Bangalore

c. 1880s India - street scene by Orr and Barton of Bangalore
c.1880s India - unidentified street scene by photographers Orr and Barton of Bangalore

Background imageBarton Collection: Preston North End Football Team

Preston North End Football Team: Tait, Trainer, Holmes, Houghton, Sharp, Sanders, Orr, Barton, Henderson, Pearce, Brown, Cunningham, Blythe. 1890s

Background imageBarton Collection: Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & Smith

Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & Smith
Major-General Barton, C.B. 1901. Major General Sir Geoffrey Barton (1844- 1922) served the British Army from 1862 until 1904 commanded the 6th Brigade of the South Natal Field Force in the Relief of

Background imageBarton Collection: Nottingham Barton's Bus to Derby in 1928

Nottingham Barton's Bus to Derby in 1928

Background imageBarton Collection: Nottingham Barton's Bus to Sawley early 1900s

Nottingham Barton's Bus to Sawley early 1900s

Background imageBarton Collection: Barton Aqueduct over the Manchester Ship Canal

Barton Aqueduct over the Manchester Ship Canal Victorian period Date: 19th century

Background imageBarton Collection: Manchester Ship canal Barton Aqueduct

Manchester Ship canal Barton Aqueduct

Background imageBarton Collection: Becton Bunny, Barton on Sea, Hampshire

Becton Bunny, Barton on Sea, Hampshire, with the Isle of Wight in the distance - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageBarton Collection: Cliffs looking west, Barton on Sea, Hampshire

Cliffs looking west, Barton on Sea, Hampshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageBarton Collection: Cliffs looking east, Barton on Sea, Hampshire

Cliffs looking east, Barton on Sea, Hampshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageBarton Collection: Golf Links, Barton on Sea, Hampshire

Golf Links, Barton on Sea, Hampshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageBarton Collection: Angel

Angel
An illustration depicting an angel, copied from a panel of a 15th century screen located at St. Michael's Church at Barton Turf, Norfolk. Date: circa 1860

Background imageBarton Collection: Caricature illustrations of Mr Thomas Beecham and Mr Richard Strauss. With description

Caricature illustrations of Mr Thomas Beecham and Mr Richard Strauss. With description, Dr Richard Strauss as seen by a member of the Covent Garden Orchestra; Both gentlemen are once again very

Background imageBarton Collection: Piper PA-22-108 Tri-Pacer G-ARND

Piper PA-22-108 Tri-Pacer G-ARND (msn 22-8484), at Barton in July 1970. Date: 1970

Background imageBarton Collection: Biggest experimental airship built at the time, designed by Dr. Barton and F. L

Biggest experimental airship built at the time, designed by Dr. Barton and F. L. Rawson flying over Alexandra Palace, London. Date: 22nd July 1905

Background imageBarton Collection: Bernard Barton Circa Quaker Poet Who Published

Bernard Barton Circa Quaker Poet Who Published
bernard, barton, circa, quaker, poet, who, published, volumes, stuff, seaweeds, convict, appeal, verses, death, shelley, convict's, 1820, history, historical, 10152092

Background imageBarton Collection: Bernard Barton

Bernard Barton
BERNARD BARTON (1784 - 1849) The Quaker poet who published volumes of stuff such as Seaweeds, The Convict's Appeal and Verses on the Death of Shelley'. Date: circa 1830

Background imageBarton Collection: County Map of Westmoreland and Cumberland, c. 1777

County Map of Westmoreland and Cumberland, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageBarton Collection: I suppose you know, ma am, that Mr. Ferrars is married, 1896 (engraving)

I suppose you know, ma am, that Mr. Ferrars is married, 1896 (engraving)
2962879 I suppose you know, ma am, that Mr.Ferrars is married, 1896 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBarton Collection: James Barton

James Barton England Blue Square UKOpen 2009 Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England 04 June 2009 Date: 04 June 2009

Background imageBarton Collection: Craig Richards, Scott Barton

Craig Richards, Scott Barton Wales V Australia Commonwealth Games 2002 Manchester, England 04 August 2002 Date: 04 August 2002

Background imageBarton Collection: Scott Barton

Scott Barton Australia Rugby Union Commonwealth Games 2002 Manchester, England 03 August 2002 Date: 03 August 2002

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Barton Ridden By L.Wyer 23 March 1999 Date: 23 March 1999

Background imageBarton Collection: Barton Bank

Barton Bank Ridden By David Bridgwater 21 March 1995 Date: 21 March 1995

Background imageBarton Collection: Barton Bank & Bradbury Star

Barton Bank & Bradbury Star Ridden By A Maguire & D Murphy 30 December 1993 Date: 30 December 1993

Background imageBarton Collection: Parks Place, Knightsbridge, London, 1916 (pencil, w / c & bodycolour)

Parks Place, Knightsbridge, London, 1916 (pencil, w / c & bodycolour)
1199633 Parks Place, Knightsbridge, London, 1916 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour) by Barton, Rose Maynard (1856-1929); 35.5x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageBarton Collection: In the Row, Out of Season, (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening)

In the Row, Out of Season, (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening)
659776 In the Row, Out of Season, (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Barton, Rose Maynard (1856-1929); 35x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Row, Out of Season)

Background imageBarton Collection: Church of St Lawrence, Barton (engraving)

Church of St Lawrence, Barton (engraving)
1096935 Church of St Lawrence, Barton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Lawrence, Barton)

Background imageBarton Collection: Barton (colour litho)

Barton (colour litho)
2788632 Barton (colour litho) by Whitehead, Frederick William Newton (1853-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barton. Illustration for Warwickshire Painted by Frederick Whitehead)

Background imageBarton Collection: House-party at Barton Mills Hall

House-party at Barton Mills Hall
Members at a house party given by Mrs Hanbury-Kelk at Barton Mills Hall near Newmarket in July 1934. L to ri. standing) Miss Ursula Livingstone, -Learmonth, Miss Marty Hanbury, Lady Patricia Mackay

Background imageBarton Collection: Monumental brass rubbing, William Barton and wife

Monumental brass rubbing, William Barton and wife, Thornborough, Buckinghamshire. 1389

Background imageBarton Collection: Oil lamps, including hydro-pneumatic and automaton lamps

Oil lamps, including hydro-pneumatic and automaton lamps
Oil lamps, including the hydro-pneumatic lamp designed by R. W. King, Bartons oil lamp, and John Porters automaton lamp. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J



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"Barton: A Tapestry of History, Innovation, and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Barton, a town that weaves together tales of triumph and discovery. From the iconic Barton Swing Bridge spanning the majestic Manchester Ship Canal to the captivating sight of Dr. Beebe emerging from his bathysphere in August 1934, this place is brimming with extraordinary moments. Travel back to 1921 when Ireland was embroiled in significant events that shaped its destiny. Meanwhile, Earls Barton boasts magnificent churches that stand as testaments to faith and architectural brilliance. Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Bodinnick in Fowey around 1930, where nature's charm dances harmoniously with human creations. And let us not forget Carl Rosa Opera Company's mesmerizing production of Gounod's Faust - an unforgettable experience for all lovers of music and art. Barton-upon-Humber or simply a gem nestled within North Lincolnshire, England. Its rich history unfolds before your eyes as you explore its streets adorned with stories passed down through generations. Witness yet again Dr. Beebe's daring adventure inside his bathysphere during that fateful August month in 1934 - a testament to humanity's unyielding thirst for exploration and knowledge. Delve into the realm of finance at Bullion Office within Bank of England where balance sheets reveal intricate details about bar gold - a glimpse into our economic past. Sports enthusiasts will be thrilled by cricketer Barton's remarkable achievements on fields filled with cheers and applause echoing through time. Lastly, Park Hospital stands tall in Davyhulme, Manchester - an emblematic institution dedicated to healing and compassion since time immemorial. Barton beckons you to unravel its tapestry woven from historical milestones, breathtaking landscapes, artistic endeavors, sporting triumphs, scientific breakthroughs, and unwavering dedication towards well-being.