Castle Combe Race Circuit
One of the oldest circuits in Britain, with a history of more than 70 years of motorsport.
Location
Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 7EY.
Date
1950 - present.
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One of the oldest circuits in Britain, with a history of more than 70 years of motorsport.
Location
Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 7EY.
Date
1950 - present.
A short-lived, small, manufacturer, in some ways ahead of its time.
Location
Patrick Street, Grimsby, DN32 9PE .
Date
1935 - 1951
The often-quoted starting point of the first recorded motor car journey in Britain.
Location
Micheldever Station, Andover Road, Micheldever, SO21 3AP.
Date
5th July 1895
The home of Sir John Black, managing director of the Standard Motor Company.
Location
Mallory Court, Harbury Lane, Tachbrook Mallory, Leamington Spa, CV33 9QB.
Date
1936 – 1950.
A short-lived sports tourer, largely based on the P4 Rover 75.
Location
Wilks, Mackie & Co. Ltd, 15, Poplar Road, Dorridge, B93 8DD.
Date
1950 - 1952.
The longtime location of one of Britain’s oldest motor companies.
Location
Ferry Works, Summer Road, Thames Ditton; High Street, Thames Ditton; and High House, Thames Ditton.
Date
1911 – 1986.