Foden Collection

A British Army Foden 6x6 heavy recovery vehicle

Foden / Rolls-Royce research vehicle, c.1979 Date: circa 1979

Foden 5 ton Steam Wagon M8681, built in1916, at the 1959 Andover Steam Rally. (Foden Trucks was a British truck and bus manufacturing company which had its origins in Elworth near Sandbach in 1856)

Union Workhouse, Cuckfield, Sussex
The Cuckfield Union workhouse, erected in 1843 on Ardingley Road in Cuckfield, Sussex. The architects, Foden and Parker, produced a less severe design than used in earlier workhouses

Foden Tractor UX 9728
Foden Tractor, regn. UX 9728, number: 13784. Built in 1932 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a 6 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

Foden Steam Wagon AN9568 London Pride (msn 13138), built 1928, at a 1959 Walford Cross auction. (Foden Trucks was a British truck)

Foden D-type Steam Wagon RX1719 Early Bird
Foden D-type Steam Wagon reg. RX1719 Early Bird (msn 12852), built 1927, at Ferndown in dorset. (Foden Trucks was a British truck)

Foden 6-ton rigid 6-wheeler Tractor Matilda TD 3236
Foden Tractor, regn. TD 3236, number: 11788, Matilda. Built in 1925 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach as a 6-ton Wagon, later converted to Tractor

Foden Tractor HX2197
Foden Tractor, regn. HX2197, number 13832, The Dorset Wanderer, at a steam rally in Lambeth. Built in 1930 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach

Foden Wagon RO6330
Foden Wagon, regn. RO6330, number 13488, at a steam rally in Lambeth. Built in 1929 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a compound steam engine. Date: 24 July 1978

Foden Showman's Tractor number 12782, Angelina, reg. DF 4055, at York on 16 May 1971. Date: 1971

Foden Steam Wagon DD 4894 - number 848, built in 1904, at a Market Bosworth Steam Rally on 23 August 1964. Date: 1964

Gonzalo Canale & Ben Foden
Gonzalo Canale and Ben Foden England and Sale Sharks Rugby Union England V Italy Twickenham, London, England 12 February 2011 Date: 12 February 2011

Ben Foden & Chris Ashton
Ben Foden and Chris Ashton England V Italy England V Italy Twickenham, London, England 12 February 2011 Date: 12 February 2011

Ben Foden & Jerome Thion
Ben Foden and Jerome Thion England V France England V France Twickenham, London, England 26 February 2011 Date: 26 February 2011

Ben Foden Runs Into Trouble England V Australia Rugby Union England V Australia Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex

Chris Ashton, Mark Cueto & Ben Foden
Chris Ashton, Mark Cueto and Ben Foden England V Australia Rugby Union England V Australia Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 13 November 2010 Date: 13 November 2010

Ben Foden & Alessandro Zanni
Ben Foden and Alessandro Zanni England V Italy, Rbs Six Nations England V Italy, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 07 February 2009 Date: 07 February 2009

Ben Foden Run In His Try England V South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 27 November 2010 Date: 27 November 2010

Ben Foden & Juan Smith England & South Africa Rugby Union England V South Africa Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 27 November 2010 Date: 27 November 2010

Ben Foden England & Northampton Saints Rugby Union England V Ireland, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 27 February 2010 Date: 27 February 2010

Hungerford Union Workhouse
A view of the Hungerford Union workhouse, Berkshire, designed by the architect S.O. Foden. Date: Date unknown

Foden Tractor 13454, Samantha at Redruth steam rally. Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13454 Built: 1929 Registration: KX 3340 Class: C Cylinders

Foden Tractor 13266, Rosie at the 1973 Clapham Common rally:- Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13266 Built: 1928 Registration: VJ 1476 Cylinders

Foden Wagon 6350
At the 1965 Brighton Steam Rally, on the promenade. Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Wagon Number: 6350 Built: 1916 Registration: M 8681 Cylinders: Compound Nhp

Foden Tractor 13762
Maker :Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13762 Built: 1930 Registration: VN 2911 Cylinders: Compound Date: 1970s-1980s

Foden Wagon 10788
Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Wagon Number: 10788 Built: 1922 Registration: AU 6695 Cylinders: Compound Date: 1970s

Foden Tractor 13068, Perseverance
Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13068 Built: 1928 Registration: EU 3764 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Name: Perseverance Date: 1970s

Foden Showmans Tractor The Lincolnshire Lady
Foden Showmans Tractor, regn. DF4055, number 12782, The Lincolnshire Lady (re-named Angelina). Built in 1927 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach

Foden General Purpose Engine Victoria DJ 1142
Foden General Purpose Engine, regn. DJ 1142 number: 443, Victoria. Built in 1899 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a 6 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

Steam road rollers, traction engines and a Foden Wagon
Two Aveling and one Marshall road rollers, in company with two General Purpose Tractors and a Foden Steam Wagon Date: 1970s

6-ton rigid 6-wheeler Wagon Merlin UR 1328
Foden 6-ton rigid 6-wheeler Wagon, regn. UR 1328, number: 13156, Merlin. Built in 1928 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a compound steam engine

Foden Tractor Mighty Atom MJ 369
Foden Tractor, regn. MJ 369, number: 14078, Mighty Atom. Built in 1932 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1956

Foden D Type Tractor Victor DF 8187
Foden D Type Tractor regn. DF 8187, number: 13358, Victor. Built in 1929 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1956

Foden 6-ton Tractor The Dorset Wanderer HX 2197
Foden 6-ton Tractor, regn. HX 2197, number: 13832, The Dorset Wanderer. Built in 1930 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1956

Foden M Type Agricultural Tractor OFU 567
Foden M Type Agricultural Tractor, regn. OFU 567, number: 13730. Built in 1930 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a 4 Nhp double cylinder steam engine. Date: 1956

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Transport, Steam, Old Foden Steam Omnibus

Foden D-type Steam Wagon reg. VX1440 msn 13444
Foden D-type Steam Wagon Little Lady reg. VX1440 (msn 13444), built in 1929, at Walford Cross, near Taunton. (Foden Trucks was a British truck)

An absorption tower being transported by road, Dukenfield, Manchester, 1962. Artist
An absorption tower being transported by road, Dukinfield, Manchester, 1962. A man and his granddaughter look on as a giant 85 foot absorption tower slowly makes its way through the streets on a

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"Foden: A Legacy of Innovation and Power" From its humble beginnings as a British Army recovery vehicle to its iconic status as a Rolls-Royce research vehicle, it has left an indelible mark on the automotive industry. One cannot overlook the historic Union Workhouse in Cuckfield, Sussex, where Foden's journey began. It was here that the first seeds of innovation were planted, paving the way for future successes. The Foden Tractor UX 9728 stands tall as a testament to the brand's commitment to excellence. Its powerful engine and sturdy build made it a force to be reckoned with on any terrain. For those seeking entertainment, the Foden Showman's Tractor number 12782 named Angelina would not disappoint. This vibrant and eye-catching beauty brought joy wherever it went. But let us not forget the steam wagons that defined an era. The Foden Steam Wagon DD 4894 - number 848 showcased both power and elegance, while AN9568 London Pride exuded sophistication at every turn. Innovation continued with the introduction of D-type Steam Wagon RX1719 Early Bird – a true pioneer in its time. Its advanced features set new standards for efficiency and performance. It also excelled in heavy-duty transportation with vehicles like Matilda TD 3236 – a reliable workhorse capable of handling immense loads without breaking a sweat. The Foden Tractor HX2197 proved itself as an indispensable companion for farmers across Britain. With unwavering strength and reliability, it became synonymous with productivity in agricultural settings. Meanwhile, wagon enthusiasts marveled at RO6330 – an embodiment of craftsmanship and durability that stood out from the crowd. Finally, we must pay homage to M8681 – a quintessential representation of Foden's mastery over steam technology. This five-ton wonder captured hearts with its nostalgic charm and timeless appeal.