Object

General Assembly, Amsterdam 2018 - promotional tile

A 'Delfts Blauw' tile from the General Assembly in Amsterdam in 2018. The painted scene shows canal houses typical of Holland. On the back is the manufacturer, Royal Delft 1653.

RAF illuminated hand held compass type 06A

The advent of electric lighting improved compasses. This model, similar to ones used by navigators and bombers in Europe during the World War II, was used to teach students about aircraft maintenance.

12th International Apprentices Competition Dublin 1963 - badge

The number of badges with different coloured backgrounds used at the competition is unknown. It is thought that they were used to control the access by officials to areas of the competition.

12th International Apprentices Competition Dublin 1963 - badge

The number of badges with different coloured backgrounds used at the competition is unknown. It is thought that they were used to control the access by officials to areas of the competition.

12th International Apprentices Competition Dublin 1963 - badge

The number of badges with different coloured backgrounds used at the competition is unknown. It is thought that they were used to control the access by officials to areas of the competition.

25th International Apprentices Competition, Cork 1979 - Silver medal

25th International Apprentices Competition, Cork 1979 - Silver medal (replica made in 2022)

46th WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition - Gold medal

46th WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition - Gold medal WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition was a unique and unprecedented event in the history of the organization. It was the official replacement for WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 cancelled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Despite the challenges of the international emergency, 62 skill competitions were hosted in 26 cities across 15 countries and regions between 7 September and 26 November 2022. It had never been done before. But the WorldSkills family came together in comity and optimism to overcome adversity, and ultimately triumph.