Eccles Collection

Mrs Roy ( Marjorie ) Eccles, first woman racing driver to compete on the new course. She drove her Mercedes car over the Crystal Palace road racing circuit when she made an inspection of the track

Eccles Tower, Norfolk, England. Photograph of the tower, with silhouetted figure bottom right. Eccles Tower is the round tower, circa 12th of the church of Eccles St Mary next the Sea

Mrs Roy ( Marjorie ) Eccles being filmed by her husband before racing on the track. The first woman racing driver to compete on the new course

Salford Union Infirmary / Hope Hospital
Hope Hospital, Eccles Old Road, Salford. The hospital was opened in 1882 as the Salford Union Infirmary, more usually known as Hope Hospital

Davy lamp, invented by Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) in 1815
XND75967 Davy lamp, invented by Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) in 1815; Private Collection; out of copyright

Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff, Ireland, Victorian period

Pendleton Eccles Old Road early 1900s

Eccles Old Road, Pendleton early 1900's

Patricroft Liverpool Road probably 1920s

The Old Thatched Cottage, Eccles, early 1900s

Gilda Brook Road, Eccles, early 1900s

Eccles Old Thatched Cottage Eccles Cakes early 1900s

Eccles Gilda Brook Road early 1900s

Advert for Eccles Caravans, promoting their Model 35 which provided accommodation for four. Date: 1933

Eccles Wakes (oil on panel)
6318737 Eccles Wakes (oil on panel) by Parry, Joseph (1744-1826); 30.3x30.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Date unknown); © Manchester Art Gallery ; Manchester Art Gallery

The Old Eccles Cake Shop, Eccles, Lancashire (photo)
5996673 The Old Eccles Cake Shop, Eccles, Lancashire (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Eccles Cake Shop, Eccles, Lancashire)

Mr Henry John Roby, JP (engraving)
1038429 Mr Henry John Roby, JP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henry John Roby, JP, the New Member of Parliament for Eccles)

Congregational Chapel and Schools, Eccles, near Manchester (engraving)
5213573 Congregational Chapel and Schools, Eccles, near Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congregational Chapel and Schools, Eccles)

Steve Smith Eccles - National Hunt jockey Date: 1970s - 1980s

The Royal Visit to the Unique Performance of "Caste, "at the Haymarket Theatre, 18 March (engraving)
1629470 The Royal Visit to the Unique Performance of " Caste, " at the Haymarket Theatre, 18 March (engraving) by Amato, G.S

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III (engraving)
1041529 Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III)

Advert for Eccles caravans 1939
Your holiday home-on-wheels. Date: 1939

Scottish Borders TD5 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Scottish Borders TD5 7

Salford M30 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Salford M30 0

Tonbridge and Malling ME20 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tonbridge and Malling ME20 7

Frazer-Nash, Wolseley Hornet and Riley 9 Brooklands, BARC meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1933
Frazer-Nash 1496 cc. Entry No: 5. Driver: Eccles, R.H. Centre: Wolseley Hornet 1932 1271 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GY609. Entry No: 12. Driver: Crowther, J.G. Background: Riley Brooklands 9 1089 cc

Old Eccles Cake Shop, Eccles, Salford, Lancashire
Ye Old Eccles Cake Shop, Eccles, Salford (Greater Manchester), Lancashire. The building is called Ye Olde Thatche, claiming to have been built in 1094

Royal Ordnance Factory, Patricroft, Lancashire
Royal Ordnance Factory, Patricroft, Eccles, near Manchester, Lancashire, England. Showing men manufacturing Canons - World War One - The sign reads

Advert for Eccles caravans 1939
The best caravan value ever offer. Never before has ECCLES luxury been offered at such low cost. Here is supreme comfort in a lavishly equipped home on wheels

Advert for Eccles caravans 1933
Advertisement for Eccles motor caravans showing a typically cottage-y style of the early 1930s. Date: 1933

Advertisement for Eccles caravans showing a quaint, homely caravan being pulled by a car. 1930

Roman London, Temple of Mithras uncovered 1954
Sir David Eccles, Minister of Works, holding the newly-found head of Mithras, during his visit to the site at Walbrook in the City of London where the Temple of Mithras was discovered in 1954

Eccles Caravans advertisement
Advertisement for Eccles caravans showing a very comfortable interior of one of their models. 1930

Eccles caravan advertisement
Advertisement for Eccles of Birmingham, manufacturer of trailer caravans, where you will and enjoy to the full the pleasure of open-air life at a minimum expense. Date: 1927

WW1 Munitions Factory
World War 1 Munitions Factory, England. Thought to be at Patricroft, Eccles, Manchester Date: 1910s

Eccles Cakes
Danish Pastry Specialties, Eccles Cakes Date: 1936

Remains of Eccles Church, Social Science Congress at Norwich Uk 1873

Eccles Hotel, Glengariff. County Cork, Ireland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Dressed for the Abbey
Fashions among the royal wedding guests at the marriage of Princess Margaret to Anthony Armstrong Jones (Earl Snowdon) on 6 May 1960 at Westminster Abbey

Eccles caravan
A trailer caravan, built by Eccles Motor Caravans Ltd, designed to accommodate two people and to be trailed behind 7 or 8 h.p cars of the baby type

General Sir John Nixon / Stamp
Lieutenant-General SIR JOHN ECCLES NIXON (1857 - 1921) Senior commander of the British Indian Army who gave the orders for the ultimately disastrous first British Expedition against Baghdad during

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"Eccles: A Tapestry of Moments and Memories" Step into the vibrant tapestry of Eccles, a town nestled in the heart of Manchester. From historic milestones to everyday scenes, this captivating caption captures the essence through its diverse range of experiences. Witness the grand opening of Barton Road Swing bridge across the iconic Manchester Ship Canal, symbolizing progress and connectivity for this bustling community. Intriguingly, even political heavyweights like Margaret Thatcher found themselves on Eccles' campaign trail, engaging with locals and shaping their future. Breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, Mrs Roy (Marjorie) Eccles fearlessly took to the racing track as the first woman driver on its new course - an inspiration for generations to come. The enchanting sight of young girls gracefully performing Morris Dance showcases Eccles' rich cultural heritage and traditions that have been passed down through generations. As Christmas approaches, children's faces light up with both excitement and uncertainty while exploring Santa's Grotto in Eccles - a magical experience etched forever in their memories. Eccles Market comes alive with entrepreneurial spirit as boys take charge at clothing stalls, offering unique finds amidst a lively atmosphere that defines this vibrant hub. Discover hidden treasures at Eileen & Fred's secondhand shop - a treasure trove where stories are woven into every item waiting to be discovered by eager shoppers seeking nostalgia or bargains alike. Roll up your sleeves alongside DIY mechanics fixing cars in garages scattered throughout Eccles. Here lies a testament to resourcefulness and determination within this industrious community. A carefree little boy plays near garages on Foxhill Road, embodying the joyous spirit that echoes through every corner - where childhood memories are made against picturesque backdrops. Captured by her husband's lens before taking off on another exhilarating race around the track, Mrs Roy (Marjorie) Eccles epitomizes the fearless spirit that defines Eccles' racing heritage.