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Britain By Car - A Motoring History

Kensington

A district of central and west London, formerly in the county of Middlesex, that is today probably best known for the shops, parks and museums contained within its borough.

Count Zborowski driving a 1922 Aston Martin 1.5 litre ‘Strasbourg’ at Shelsley Walsh hillclimb, probably in the same year. The car was originally built for the 1922 French Grand Prix and is still in running order, 1906, © National Motor Museum, Beaulieu.

Aston Martin

Still seeking stability, Aston Martin moves to new premises.

Location
53 Abingdon Road, London W8

Date
1920 - 1925

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The Kensington showroom, 2016, © Philafrenzy.

Bristol Cars

At the time of its closure, Bristol Cars' only showroom.

Location
368-370 Kensington High Street, W14 8NL.

Date
? -  2020.

 

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A modern Belisha beacon, July 2008, © Ian Boyd, via Flickr.

Kensington Road

The site of the first Belisha beacon to be installed in Britain. 

Location
Kensington Road, London.

Date
September 1934.

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