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Created Date:

11 July 2021

Last Modified:

18 December 2023
Calne

Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum

A small motor museum run by volunteers as a charitable trust.

Location   
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum, Downside, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0NF.

Date
1981 – present.  

  • The white car, towards the rear of the picture, is the 1934 Vauxhall 14/6; © Tony Thorpe
    The white car, towards the rear of the picture, is the 1934 Vauxhall 14/6; © Tony Thorpe
  • © Tony Thorpe
    © Tony Thorpe

Commentary
A museum containing more than 100 major exhibits, most of which are cars dating from the 1920s onwards.

Established by the late Richard and Hasell Atwell (née Wilson), the collection began with the purchase of a 1937 Buick Albermarle.  This was followed by a 1934 Vauxhall 14/6 and a 1931 Singer Junior; all of these cars are still on display. 

The collection also includes a smaller number of motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles, together with many items of motoring memorabilia.  The museum is a popular location for car and motorcycle club events.

Further details   
• The Museum’s website: https://atwellwilson.org.uk.