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Britain By Car - A Motoring History

East Peckham

Located halfway between Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells, the village of East Peckham grew from a series of small hamlets.  For many years it was an important centre for hop growing, and still today retains it predominantly rural character.

Arnold Motor Carriage Company

The factory site of Britain’s first series-production car.

Location  
Branbridges Mills and Works, Branbridges Road, East Peckham, Kent.  

Date           
1896 - 1898.