Ever since we started our “Big Dig”, there have been many varied and interesting finds in the depths of Paddington. Ranging from clay pipes by the hundreds, bottles of all shapes and sizes, plates and even children’s toys. Of course, many of these artefacts are broken, but we have often been amazed at the number of lovely pieces that have been recovered, either fully intact or with only the slightest damage.
All finds then go through a gentle process of washing and recording, before being stored away. We have as many items on display in Paddington as we can, but unfortunately we don’t have the space to display everything.
We have created this new page to show you a selection of our many finds. Please check back regularly as more artefacts are photographed and added to this gallery.
The statue of Williamson amongst a variety of finds
A few small pieces, including the cigarette holder
Three baby feeding bottles, one being the Infamous Murder bottle of the time
Various poison bottles
Three Ginger jars, all complete
Brass name plate
Large jars, including one marked: “William Boote, Paddington, Liverpool.
Large jars
Wm Radam’s Microbe Killer
Various large jars, alongside the statue of Joseph Williamson
Three Liverpool Jars
Whisky bottles
Assorted bottles
Assorted bottles
Assorted Children’s toys, including dolls house toys
Two different styles of Pie crust Funnels
Lovely sections of interior house decoration.
A Liverpool stone sink, Chamber pots and bed warmer.
Assorted ink and other bottles
Assorted household bottles
Five different size Bovril bottles
Two different styles of Bed Warmer’s.
Shells, from the Grand Tour maybe…
Assorted bottles and jars
small pots from Southport
Stoneware jar
Stoneware bottles
Willow Patern bowl complete with lid
Three Bottles
Bowl, complete with lid
Three Bottles
Fruit Bowl and a section of a toilet bowl
Cold Cream Jar and Lid
Small Ceramic Doll
Lead Seal
Clay Pipe
Sir J Murray’s Re Carbonated bottle
A Rare Soyer’s bottle. Made in May 1848
Sunflower Inkwell
Sunflower Inkwell
Small glass bottle
Front of 1871 Gold Sovereign
Rear of 1871 Gold Sovereign
Full Swing, Olly Bottle. Liverpool & Birkenhead
W Boote, Liverpool
Full Swing Bottle
Liverpool Bottle
Torpedo Bottle
Torpedo Bottle
Ink Wells
Small bottles
Poison Bottles
King Edward vii comemorative cup
Inside the King Edward cup
Ash Tray
Bovril Jar
Oxo Bowl
Bovril Jar, complete with paper label
Childrens doll pieces
Comemorative mug – front
Comemorative mug – rear
General Gordon of Khartoum bust
Pie crust Funnel
Scotch Marmalade Jar
Two Nice matching Bottles
Metal Childrens Toys, Horses
Metal Race Horse, still quite a bit of paint still visible
Childrens Metal Gun
Pair of Spectacles, complete with lenses still
Our collection of Sunflower Ink Wells. The front 3 are are complete while the rear 2 are damaged
A Clay Pipe, modeled on the character, Ally Sloper. The pipe is in 3 pieces, but othervise complete
Two nice bottles
Stroneware jars
Large Metal badge
Possibly an Queen Victoria Jubilee Badge or Brooch, dated 1887
Assorted Coins and an 1880 Medal (middle Bottom)
Other side of the Coins and Medal
Necklace
Tooth Brushes & Crochet needles
Childrens Toys
A small cute white dog
A small cute white dog
A small cute white dog
Two smal glass bottles
“Alvina Pickle” glass jar
White Pig, part of a larger piece
“West Derby Chapel” saucer
“Olive Hall” plate and saucer
Chinese jug
A Mortar and Two unusual bottles
Two different size Dundee Marmalade Jars
“The New Slipper Bed Pan”
Inside the “The New Slipper Bed Pan”
Large “Perry – Toxteth Park, Liverpool” jar
Washbasin and Jug, in complete condition
Unusual Jar
Unusual handmade glass bottle.
Range of nice shaped handmade glass bottles
Selection of bottles, Jars etc, found in the Banqueting Hall
T Green – Dispensing Chemist, Edge Hill
Midland Vinegar bottle
Midland Vinegar bottle
A childs leather shoe
We have now found 4 of these “Groves and Whitnall” This was the first one found
Three “Groves and Whitnall” Bottles together
Complete Logo from a broken “Groves and Whitnall” bottle
This Clay pipe was an Exciting find, on one side is what looks like a “Liver Bird”
On the other side, is what looks like the Mason’s Logo
A Collection of New Finds…
Views of a strange item. We believe that this unusual item is the Base of an Ottoman “Chibouk” Tobacco pipe bowl. It is made of red “tophane” clay and possibly quite old & rare…
Views of a strange item. We believe that this unusual item is the Base of an Ottoman “Chibouk” Tobacco pipe bowl. It is made of red “tophane” clay and possibly quite old & rare…
Views of a strange item. We believe that this unusual item is the Base of an Ottoman “Chibouk” Tobacco pipe bowl. It is made of red “tophane” clay and possibly quite old & rare…
Views of a strange item. We believe that this unusual item is the Base of an Ottoman “Chibouk” Tobacco pipe bowl. It is made of red “tophane” clay and possibly quite old & rare…
A Brass Bell, inscribed with”8oz” could this have been for calling servants?
A Nice Jug, sadly the handle is missing, but a nice example
This Bottle, although broken is a “Selters” Mineral Water bottle from Germany
A Rather nice small plate
“Bonallack and Sons” Motor Engineers and Body Builders Sign
JP “Sweet Lilac” – Liverpool
JP “Sweet Lilac” – Liverpool rear
JP “Sweet Lilac” – Liverpool. Showing the unknown contents in this sealed bottle
JP “Sweet Lilac” – Liverpool Front
JP “Sweet Lilac” – Liverpool Rear
“Muncaster Store” Bootle
Nice old Handmade Bottle
Blow Lamp, in remarkable condition concidering…
This Blow Lamp still contains a liquid, with a strong smell of Paraffin
This Jar, although broken looks very old and interesting…
This Jar, although broken looks very old and interesting…
The “Brenan” pipe from Sligo in Ireland. This has been loaned for display in Sligo.
The “Brenan” pipe from Sligo in Ireland. This has been loaned for display in Sligo.
Old hot water bottle
Sunblest Tiger bread wrapper
Nice old Plate.
A sign found on the house site
A sign found on the house site
Interesting piece of Slate, part of grave stone maybe?
Part of an Army Belt Buckle
Robinson’s Beer Bottle
Clay Pipe
Interesting bottle
strange logo on the bottle
Toilet Flushing pulls
Nice but simple bottle
This very old bottle, looks handmade and is complete
The very Last Artefact found in the Gash, a Nice Clay Pipe
This nice little bottle, we believe to be quite old. It was the first find to be brought out of the new Chamber next to the Banqueting Hall.
Two Nice small bottles
Tooth brush and Cigar Labels
The Cigar Labels up close
Belaying Pins
Essolube bottle
Nice small trinket box, made out of pewter
Nice small trinket box, made out of pewter
Commemorative bottle to the Royal visit 1953 – 1954
Commemorative bottle to the Royal visit 1953 – 1954
Commemorative bottle to the Royal visit 1953 – 1954
Commemorative bottle to the Royal visit 1953 – 1954
Avon aftershave bottle. In the shape of a dog. This bottle still contains aftershave
Avon aftershave bottle. In the shape of a dog.
Avon aftershave bottle. In the shape of a dogs.
Avon bottle in the shape of an old car
Avon bottle in the shape of an old Locomotive
The Avon bottles together
Schweppes Match Striker
Schweppes Match Striker
Large Silver spoon
Close up of the markings on the spoon
Nice metal tea pot
A souvenir of London
A souvenir of London
Nice stoneware Jar
Nice stoneware Jar
Ice skates
Old electric drill
Lovely old Teapot, this was found lid first then the Tea Pot alongside. The handle had been placed inside
Lovely old Teapot, this was found lid first then the Tea Pot alongside. The handle had been placed inside
Dockers hook
Old Scales complete with weights
Rosara bottle
Rosara bottle
Candle Stick
Unknown Item, looks like a lid maybe?
Section a broken cup, reads “A Present for My dear Boy”
