July 12th-13th saw the return of Power & Machinery of the Past at Breamore House for 2025. After the overwhelming success of 2024 and the Ackroyd Gathering, the question on everybody’s mind was “how are they going to get close to that?”, well with quite literal “wall to wall sunshine” they most certainly did. Power & Machinery of the Past at Breamore has fast become the event where the exhibitors make the effort to show off the pride of their collection which in turn creates a show like no other.
Above – Power & Machinery of the Past at Breamore House 2024 “Ackroyd Gathering”
The theme for 2025 was set as Scottish manufactured and constant flame ignition engines and it sure didn’t disappoint. Lots of Allan engines were on display as you might expect. Dennis Barnes had his fantastic Allan working hard all weekend on the dynamo. Andy Sutherland’s ACME oil engine was certainly different and not something you are likely to stumble across on another rally field in a hurry. Sadly, Jason Tysoe’s Annan oil engine never did get to put a shift in despite numerous exhibitors efforts due to a blown gasket.
Above – Allan oil engine and dynamo providing some of the evening entertainment once the sun had gone down, Owned by Dennis Barnes.
Above – ACME oil engine exhibited by Andy Sutherland
Above – Another Allan, This one belonging too Michael Hopkins.
Above – A continuous lamp Souter gas engine, exhibited by Ed Baker.
Above – Annan engine, exhibited by Jason Tysoe
Above – 1908 Allan continuous lamp oil engine, exhibited by David Mashiter.
Above – 1908 Campbell Samspson oil engine exhibited by Chris Barnes.
Just because the theme was Scottish built and permanent flame ignition, that doesn’t mean that that’s all there was to see like the lovely Gardner No.2, exhibited by M. Haine, Originally supplied as a petrol engine but latterly converted to gas. A visitor favorite had to be the 1900 12.5hp Hornsby Ackroyd and dynamo exhibited by Keith White & family. Originally supplied to Agents Hampton & Sons of Eastleigh, Hampshire. Restored and mounted on a trailer driving a 110 volt 40 amp Newtons of Taunton dynamo.
Above -1909 3hp Gardner No.2 engine, Supplied as a petrol engine but since converted to gas. Exhibited by M. Haine
Above – 10hp Invincible engine, Produced by A & E Woodward of Rotherhithe, London. Exhibited by Adam & Niel Troake.
Above -1900 12.5hp Hornsby Ackroyd oil engine and dynamo, Exhibited by Keith White & Family.
Above – Six Mule Team Associated portable exhibited by Alan Carter. Some of you may recognise this from the recent David Ambler Sale.
Along with all the larger engines there was also a varied selection of equally interesting smaller engines. Something you’re not going to see all too often is the 5hp Bovaird hot tube gas engine and twin cylinder pump being exhibited by Martin Chamney, the first time this engine had been exhibited and thought to have been the first time it had ran for the best part of 30 years.
Above – 1900 A.E&H Robinson & Co HR Petrol engine size V – 3/4hp – Owned and restored by Phillip Sheppard.
Above – 1914 Fairbanks Morse Eclipse 1A 1hp.
Above – 5hp Bovaird gas engine + pump exhibited by Martin Chamney
Above – Tangye oil engine exhibited by Tom Ellis
Above – Twin Cylinder Lister TM exhibited by Lee Say.
Be sure to keep an close eye on our Events Guide for when the 2026 Power & Machinery of the Past dates are announced.
Breamore House and its Countryside Museum is worthy visit in its own right, even when there isn’t an event being held, more information can be found HERE.
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