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Britain By Car - A Motoring History

Chislehurst

Although historically part of Kent, Chislehurst today is a suburb of south east London, but has retained much of its rural character.

A small gathering outside the Bull's Head Hotel examining La Toujours Contente, the brainchild of Ferdinand Porsche, source: The Autocar, 17th November 1900

Chislehurst electric car trials

The first national electric car trials.

Location
The Bull’s Head Hotel, 5 Royal Parade, Chislehurst, BR7 6NR.

Date
5 - 9th November 1900

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The new garage, shortly after it opened: source, The Horseless Carriage, Tony Thorpe collection.

Western Motor Works

Britain's first purpose-built motor service station.

Location
Western Motor Works, Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6HB. (The main workshop entrance today is on Beaverwood Road.)

Date
1909 - present.

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