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Background imageDriving Collection: Fulham supporters on the way to Wembley Stadium to see their team take part in the FA Cup

Fulham supporters on the way to Wembley Stadium to see their team take part in the FA Cup final Left to Right. Mrs. Peggy Mckevitt, Edna Norris, Mrs. Margret Morris and driving Mr. George Morris

Background imageDriving Collection: Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958

Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958, driven by Mr Jack Wakefield and Mr Stan Martin, both of Hetton-le-Hole

Background imageDriving Collection: The Enfield Electric Car Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer

The Enfield Electric Car Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Roy shows us the electric workings at the back of the electric car. Picture taken 27th June 1975

Background imageDriving Collection: The Beatles February 1965 John Lennon passes his driving test

The Beatles February 1965 John Lennon passes his driving test. Paul McCartney Ringo Starr and George Harrison are there to congratulate him

Background imageDriving Collection: Land Rover steeplechase competition at Solihull 23rd November 1957

Land Rover steeplechase competition at Solihull 23rd November 1957

Background imageDriving Collection: Three year old David Fellows, puffs away happily in his pedal-car, on a man-sized cigar

Three year old David Fellows, puffs away happily in his pedal-car, on a man-sized cigar. Mr. Fellows, who has four other children

Background imageDriving Collection: Train driver Charles Dutton in the cab of the electric express locomotive train The

Train driver Charles Dutton in the cab of the electric express locomotive train The Manxman, driving at a steady 90 miles per hour. 9th January 1963

Background imageDriving Collection: Visit of the American president John F Kennedy and his wife Jackie to London, England

Visit of the American president John F Kennedy and his wife Jackie to London, England. Pictured leaving London Airport in open top car with British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan. 4th June 1961

Background imageDriving Collection: Prince Philip drives a prototype Aston Martin Lagonda. 17th February 1978

Prince Philip drives a prototype Aston Martin Lagonda. 17th February 1978

Background imageDriving Collection: Transport : Road Safety. Photos taken at the Dahl Safety Kerb Demonstration which took

Transport : Road Safety. Photos taken at the Dahl Safety Kerb Demonstration which took place at Stoke Hammond on the B488 Road Near Bletchley. June 1953 D3024-002

Background imageDriving Collection: Patrol Car, Cambridge Police Feature, 28th July 1986

Patrol Car, Cambridge Police Feature, 28th July 1986

Background imageDriving Collection: A small mini car built by owner Jerry Vullings, pictured in the car

A small mini car built by owner Jerry Vullings, pictured in the car. It is possible that in 1989, this was the smallest mini influenced car in existence. Picture taken 27th August 1989

Background imageDriving Collection: The New Electric Vehicle Sir Clive Sinclair in his new electric vehicle

The New Electric Vehicle Sir Clive Sinclair in his new electric vehicle, the C5. Sir Clive meets the press Picture taken 10th January 1985

Background imageDriving Collection: Mr Jack Wakefield, of Hetton-le-Hole, who has a large collection of traction engines

Mr Jack Wakefield, of Hetton-le-Hole, who has a large collection of traction engines, steams gaily down the Great North roadk

Background imageDriving Collection: Liverpool footballer Ian St. John with his new Ford Cortina in Liverpool

Liverpool footballer Ian St. John with his new Ford Cortina in Liverpool. 8th March 1965

Background imageDriving Collection: The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive pictured leaving Liverpool for Derby

The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive pictured leaving Liverpool for Derby, for an overhaul. It made the journey on time, in 4 hours

Background imageDriving Collection: Coleen Nolan (19), left, and her sister Maureen (30) both passed their driving test with

Coleen Nolan (19), left, and her sister Maureen (30) both passed their driving test with days of each other. 13th July 1984

Background imageDriving Collection: Two new British Rail Class 83 express electric locomotive trains

Two new British Rail Class 83 express electric locomotive trains, built by English Electric at Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows for the newly electrified West Coast Main Line between Birmingham

Background imageDriving Collection: Driving conditions on the M1 between the A505 junction at Luton

Driving conditions on the M1 between the A505 junction at Luton and the A5120 at Toddington, Beds. It is on the stretch that a big pile up previously occurred. Visibility down to 20 yards

Background imageDriving Collection: redbutton Pete Waterman inside the Flying Scotsman which he recently bought

redbutton Pete Waterman inside the Flying Scotsman which he recently bought. 4th November 1993

Background imageDriving Collection: The Enfield Electric Car. Picture shows the right hand half of the electric

The Enfield Electric Car. Picture shows the right hand half of the electric workings shown in the back of the car. Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Picture taken 27th June 1975

Background imageDriving Collection: The Bentley Car, being driven by enthusiasts in the Berkshire area on Britain during an

The Bentley Car, being driven by enthusiasts in the Berkshire area on Britain during an October 1970 Bentley celebration day. This is a MK 6 Bentley Special

Background imageDriving Collection: Actor Brian Blessed, pictured tearing up his L plates, as he has just passed his driving

Actor Brian Blessed, pictured tearing up his L plates, as he has just passed his driving test. He is currently playing the role of PC Fancy Smith in the BBC television series Z-Cars. December 1963

Background imageDriving Collection: Lady Sarah Curzon, 21, marries Mr Piers Courage, son of Mr Richard Courage

Lady Sarah Curzon, 21, marries Mr Piers Courage, son of Mr Richard Courage, chariman of the brewing firm. She is the youngest daughter of the late Earl Howe and Sybil, Countess Howe, of Penn

Background imageDriving Collection: General Dwight D Eisenhower seated in a jeep on his way to deliver his Christmas message

General Dwight D Eisenhower seated in a jeep on his way to deliver his Christmas message. The General called one soldier from each of the allied countries to take back to their Commanders

Background imageDriving Collection: Mrs Edith Summerskill doctor of medicine, member of Parliament

Mrs Edith Summerskill doctor of medicine, member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Food seen here leaving her house for the Ministry of Food. Circa 1949

Background imageDriving Collection: George Best and Carolyn Moore: George Best prepares to make his dash from Wilmslow

George Best and Carolyn Moore: George Best prepares to make his dash from Wilmslow railway station with his girl-friend Carolyn Moore. She had travelled from Crewe by train. January 1972 72-0329-002

Background imageDriving Collection: Michael Elphick actor sitting on motor bike attached rig on the back of lorry filming for

Michael Elphick actor sitting on motor bike attached rig on the back of lorry filming for his TV series Boon

Background imageDriving Collection: Graham Rigby actor driving the tracter and Christopher Timothy as James Herriot in the TV

Graham Rigby actor driving the tracter and Christopher Timothy as James Herriot in the TV programme All Creatures Great and Small. August 1989

Background imageDriving Collection: Joseph Brady Actor who played in Z Cars

Joseph Brady Actor who played in Z Cars

Background imageDriving Collection: Filming of MGN film Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in Kent July 1966

Filming of MGN film Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in Kent July 1966. Actor James Garner stars as american Grand Prix driver Pete Aron

Background imageDriving Collection: Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255

Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255

Background imageDriving Collection: Daily Mail Race of Champions, Brands Hatch. Jacky Ickx-JPS Lotus 1974

Daily Mail Race of Champions, Brands Hatch. Jacky Ickx-JPS Lotus 1974

Background imageDriving Collection: Sport: Footballer: Peter Cook holds up his L plates after passing his driving test

Sport: Footballer: Peter Cook holds up his L plates after passing his driving test. December 1980 80-07230-003

Background imageDriving Collection: Cooks of an American Infantry Company splash through water in a Jeep as they return

Cooks of an American Infantry Company splash through water in a Jeep as they return from the front lines where they have served food to First Army infantrymen in Germany

Background imageDriving Collection: Graham Hill with Brabham in May 1965

Graham Hill with Brabham in May 1965

Background imageDriving Collection: Line of army vehicles with ATS drivers ready to be convoyed to their destinations from a

Line of army vehicles with ATS drivers ready to be convoyed to their destinations from a Northern Command depot during the Second World War. 6th February 1941

Background imageDriving Collection: Picture shows a car driving at The Wheel Mileage Marathon held at Mallory Park, Leicester

Picture shows a car driving at The Wheel Mileage Marathon held at Mallory Park, Leicester. It is car number 46, an entrance from The Tampere University of Technology in Finland

Background imageDriving Collection: Leaving today, (Tuesday 25th May 1965) on the first leg of his round the world trip is 31

Leaving today, (Tuesday 25th May 1965) on the first leg of his round the world trip is 31 year old Jim Parkinson who will drive a home made car powered by a lawn mower engine

Background imageDriving Collection: Tucked away in a garage n Hampshire is a that thousands of people would love to own

Tucked away in a garage n Hampshire is a that thousands of people would love to own. It was invented by 67 year old Mr Grandville Bradshaw who has already earned over one million pounds form his

Background imageDriving Collection: The M6 Motorway, heading south from Manchester to Birmingham

The M6 Motorway, heading south from Manchester to Birmingham. Picture shows a lady driver in her Wolseley car staying in the fast lane for 4 miles, after overtaking a driver earlier

Background imageDriving Collection: A MG Midget, learners test. May 1962

A MG Midget, learners test. May 1962

Background imageDriving Collection: Learner driver in a Volkswagen Beetle. May 1962

Learner driver in a Volkswagen Beetle. May 1962

Background imageDriving Collection: Coleen Nolan (19), right, and her sister Maureen (30) both passed their driving test with

Coleen Nolan (19), right, and her sister Maureen (30) both passed their driving test with days of each other. 13th July 1984

Background imageDriving Collection: British Grand Prix Silverstone July 1958. Peter Collins sits in his Ferrari Dino

British Grand Prix Silverstone July 1958. Peter Collins sits in his Ferrari Dino 246, he also won the race

Background imageDriving Collection: 4-year-old John Burke on a junior trainer at the Liverpool Safety Training Centre

4-year-old John Burke on a junior trainer at the Liverpool Safety Training Centre, Fontenoy Street. Watching is Mr B. Kinley, the Citys Road Safety Officer. 17th October 1953

Background imageDriving Collection: Last day for motor licences. Queue waiting outside the County Hall Annexe to renew their

Last day for motor licences. Queue waiting outside the County Hall Annexe to renew their motor licences. 14th January 1933

Background imageDriving Collection: A correctly adjusted wing mirror can at a glance, give a motorist a clear picture of what

A correctly adjusted wing mirror can at a glance, give a motorist a clear picture of what is happening behind. 7th November 1959

Background imageDriving Collection: BOAC International 500 event Six Hour Race meeting at Brands Hatch

BOAC International 500 event Six Hour Race meeting at Brands Hatch. The Ferrari 330 P4 driven by Paul Hawkins and Jonathan Williams leading the Chaparral 2F Chevrolet driven by Phil Hill

Background imageDriving Collection: British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, July 1958

British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, July 1958. Peter Collins sits in his Ferrari Dino 246, he also won the race

Background imageDriving Collection: Eunice Gayson, British actress arrives at Hove Court, where she is charged with a minor

Eunice Gayson, British actress arrives at Hove Court, where she is charged with a minor motoring offence, driving with an out of date Road Fund Licence aka Road Tax, Monday 8th November 1965

Background imageDriving Collection: Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales visits the Royal School of Military Engineering at

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales visits the Royal School of Military Engineering at Chattenden Barracks near Rochester, Kent

Background imageDriving Collection: Liverpool captain Ron Yeats in his car, smoking a cigar. Circa 1966

Liverpool captain Ron Yeats in his car, smoking a cigar. Circa 1966

Background imageDriving Collection: A train driver poses in the cab of his British Rail express Class 86 electric locomotive

A train driver poses in the cab of his British Rail express Class 86 electric locomotive train, which ran on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and Liverpool

Background imageDriving Collection: Train driver Arthur Marsey of Wavertree poses in the cab of his British Rail express

Train driver Arthur Marsey of Wavertree poses in the cab of his British Rail express Class 85 electric locomotive train, which ran on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line between Birmingham

Background imageDriving Collection: A miner goes back to work in Fishburn, County Durham. 1972

A miner goes back to work in Fishburn, County Durham. 1972

Background imageDriving Collection: The Barstool Grand Prix The L. A. Crusers Club

The Barstool Grand Prix The L. A. Crusers Club
The Barstool Grand Prix The L.A. Crusers Club, Leicester met in the underground car park of the Woolco Complex near Leicester

Background imageDriving Collection: The New Electric Vehicle 14 year old Joe Paine from London trying out Sir

The New Electric Vehicle 14 year old Joe Paine from London trying out Sir Clive Sinclairs new electric vehicle. Here he drives by the side of a lorry to show the sheer smallness of the C5 vehicle

Background imageDriving Collection: The New Electric Vehicle Picture shows a gentleman in London driving

The New Electric Vehicle Picture shows a gentleman in London driving the Sinclair C5, designed by Sir Clive Sinclair. Here he meets a motorbike and rider, and close by is a taxi cab

Background imageDriving Collection: The Enfield Electric Car - company logo badge on the bonet of the car See

The Enfield Electric Car - company logo badge on the bonet of the car See rest of set 75-3439 for The Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Picture taken 27th June 1975

Background imageDriving Collection: The M1 Motorway, opened only 6 days ago, receives its first vehicles

The M1 Motorway, opened only 6 days ago, receives its first vehicles. Picture shows the junction at Weedon, Northamptonshire, and a coach driving down the embankment to join the motorway

Background imageDriving Collection: The M1 Motorway, opened yesterday, receives its first vehicles

The M1 Motorway, opened yesterday, receives its first vehicles. Picture shows the area of the M1 in the Luton area, Bedfordshire, north of London

Background imageDriving Collection: Local Government and Inner Cities Minister Michael Portillo unveils a plaque to mark

Local Government and Inner Cities Minister Michael Portillo unveils a plaque to mark the opening of the Teesside Park Interchange, with him is Ron Norman, chairman of the TDC. 24th September 1990

Background imageDriving Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows his certificate after passing his driving test in

Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows his certificate after passing his driving test in Newport today. March 1966

Background imageDriving Collection: Machines like this Suzuki 250 will take on a new image when learner-rider laws change

Machines like this Suzuki 250 will take on a new image when learner-rider laws change this year. Circa 1982

Background imageDriving Collection: Surrey Hills Motor Club - Grass track meeting at Capel. Surrey, September 1952 C4534

Surrey Hills Motor Club - Grass track meeting at Capel. Surrey, September 1952 C4534

Background imageDriving Collection: Leicester City manager Jimmy Bloomfield leaving Filbert Street in his car. 2nd April 1974

Leicester City manager Jimmy Bloomfield leaving Filbert Street in his car. 2nd April 1974

Background imageDriving Collection: Jack Makepeace, Junior, drives his vehible puffing past obstacles in a race at

Jack Makepeace, Junior, drives his vehible puffing past obstacles in a race at the Traction Engine Rally in Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street on 15th June 1958

Background imageDriving Collection: Mark Sutherland (glasses) and Mike Greenwell slowly make their way to Corbridge

Mark Sutherland (glasses) and Mike Greenwell slowly make their way to Corbridge from Ferryhill on 5th June 1994 for the annual Steam Rally on a traction engine

Background imageDriving Collection: Philip Doran of Newton Aycliffe, with his miniature Burrell traction engine in action

Philip Doran of Newton Aycliffe, with his miniature Burrell traction engine in action on 13th September 1993

Background imageDriving Collection: This time its different chair for seven-year-old Graham Welsh, of Wallsend

This time its different chair for seven-year-old Graham Welsh, of Wallsend, as he takes the driving seat on this one-third scale steam engine

Background imageDriving Collection: Steam traction engines come out of the pits to take part in the events at the North of

Steam traction engines come out of the pits to take part in the events at the North of England Steam Traction Engine Rally at Thornaby on 11th June 1960

Background imageDriving Collection: Into the arena come some of the mighty steam giants at the steam traction engine rally

Into the arena come some of the mighty steam giants at the steam traction engine rally near Chester-le-Street on 10th July 1971

Background imageDriving Collection: This traction engine steam roller is taking people for a ride in a trailer on 19th May

This traction engine steam roller is taking people for a ride in a trailer on 19th May 1973

Background imageDriving Collection: A Fowler traction engine on 15th June 1979 being taken through its paces by Mr Hubert

A Fowler traction engine on 15th June 1979 being taken through its paces by Mr Hubert Nixon, President of the South tyne Traction Engine Society on a field at Anick Grange Farm near Hexham

Background imageDriving Collection: Richard Doran steaming ahead on his miniature traction engine at Durham

Richard Doran steaming ahead on his miniature traction engine at Durhams Vintage Rally on 20th June 1988

Background imageDriving Collection: A school project really got rolling in Newcastle on 28th November 1986

A school project really got rolling in Newcastle on 28th November 1986. With Paul Hilditch of Walker School at the wheel as (left to right) Sapper Henry Leadbitter, Sgt

Background imageDriving Collection: Back on the tracks this replica of the Rocket which attended the Rainhill trilas at

Back on the tracks this replica of the Rocket which attended the Rainhill trilas at
Back on the tracks.. this replica of the Rocket which attended the Rainhill trilas at Manchester, and has just returned from America

Background imageDriving Collection: The Busy Bee, with his owner, Dr J L Middlemiss, of Bellingham at the controls

The Busy Bee, with his owner, Dr J L Middlemiss, of Bellingham at the controls, takes the road for Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street, on 3rd July 1957 where a Traction Engine Rally is being held

Background imageDriving Collection: Margaret Younger, of Birtley, shows her skill at the wheel at a display held by the North

Margaret Younger, of Birtley, shows her skill at the wheel at a display held by the North of England Steam Traction Engine Society at Dunkirk Farm, Birtley, on 9th June 1962

Background imageDriving Collection: The Busy Bee Traction Engine on 3rd July 1957 on its way to Lambton Park

The Busy Bee Traction Engine on 3rd July 1957 on its way to Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street where a Traction Engine Rally is being held

Background imageDriving Collection: Roger Daltrey, singer of British rock group The Who, pictured after his appearance in

Roger Daltrey, singer of British rock group The Who, pictured after his appearance in court at Luton, Bedfordshire on six motoring offences. 24th January 1969

Background imageDriving Collection: The Beatles February 1965 John Lennon passes his driving test

The Beatles February 1965 John Lennon passes his driving test. Paul McCartney Ringo Starr and George Harrison are there to congratulate him

Background imageDriving Collection: Prince Philip drives a prototype Aston Martin Lagonda. 17th February 1978

Prince Philip drives a prototype Aston Martin Lagonda. 17th February 1978



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