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Background imageVeteran Collection: Second World War Veterans, (from left) Albert Dunn, George Russell, Bill Harrison

Second World War Veterans, (from left) Albert Dunn, George Russell, Bill Harrison, Gilbert Pearson, Alf Welch and James Connelly

Background imageVeteran Collection: Memories of former days came alive in Leamington yesterday when a 1920s London bus jogged

Memories of former days came alive in Leamington yesterday when a 1920s London bus jogged along The Parade. The 1925 " General" belonged to the Old London General Onmibus Company but made

Background imageVeteran Collection: A 1921 Coventry motor cycle - a Triumph Model 'H'

A 1921 Coventry motor cycle - a Triumph Model "H"
A 1921 Coventry motor cycle - a Triumph Model " H" - being presented on permanent loan to the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum by Mr

Background imageVeteran Collection: Vintage car fans hit the road yesterday at the start of a marathon trip in aid of charity

Vintage car fans hit the road yesterday at the start of a marathon trip in aid of charity. A team of three Rotarians hope their 718-mile round journey to Glasgow will raise a bumper amount of cash

Background imageVeteran Collection: The Midland Alvis Day organised by Alvis Owners Club at Alvis Ltd

The Midland Alvis Day organised by Alvis Owners Club at Alvis Ltd. Holyhead, Road, Coventry

Background imageVeteran Collection: 87 year old William Prethero, a former RNLI member, pictured at Barry as the new Arun

87 year old William Prethero, a former RNLI member, pictured at Barry as the new Arun class lifeboat RNLB Arun, a a £ 120, 000 self righting boat

Background imageVeteran Collection: WaFS blackberrying and Tennis WaFS at Hawkings aerodrome say goodbye to wing commander

WaFS blackberrying and Tennis WaFS at Hawkings aerodrome say goodbye to wing commander Mike Crossley, a battle of Britain veteran, DFC DSO etc as he leaves the aerodrome to be demobbed today

Background imageVeteran Collection: British Legion Village, near Maidstone, Kent. The most unique village, teaching a trade

British Legion Village, near Maidstone, Kent. The most unique village, teaching a trade. Dog kennels and chicken coops are made in large numbers. 5th February 1927

Background imageVeteran Collection: Eight-year-old Andrew Scott, son of Coventrys municipal motoring museum curator

Eight-year-old Andrew Scott, son of Coventrys municipal motoring museum curator, Mr C. J. Scott, enjoys armchair motoring in the museums 1904 Riley tri-car which, driven by his father

Background imageVeteran Collection: 'What a funny car, 'these youngsters seem to be saying as they look at this

"What a funny car, "these youngsters seem to be saying as they look at this
" What a funny car, " these youngsters seem to be saying as they look at this 1912 Austin. It was on view at the Standard Motor Companys Canley works following the Veteran Clubs run

Background imageVeteran Collection: These four motor cycles are on display at the newly-opened Herbert Art Gallery

These four motor cycles are on display at the newly-opened Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry. The newly-restored machines are from left: A 1912 Premier, a 1919 Triumph

Background imageVeteran Collection: Coventry man Brandon Moss who was awarded the George Cross for his heroism as a special

Coventry man Brandon Moss who was awarded the George Cross for his heroism as a special constable during the Blitz. 16th January 1994

Background imageVeteran Collection: Eight-year-old Andrew Scott, son of Coventrys municipal motoring museum curator

Eight-year-old Andrew Scott, son of Coventrys municipal motoring museum curator, Mr C. J. Scott, enjoys armchair motoring in the museums 1904 Riley tri-car which, driven by his father

Background imageVeteran Collection: This Bentley 8-litre engine was built in 1930-towards the end of the 'Bentley Era

This Bentley 8-litre engine was built in 1930-towards the end of the "Bentley Era
This Bentley 8-litre engine was built in 1930-towards the end of the " Bentley Era." 20th June 1956

Background imageVeteran Collection: The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of

The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of Bentley Cars. Crowds lined The Parade, Leamington, to cheer them on. 13th June 1969

Background imageVeteran Collection: Mr. Tom Whale at the wheel of a Bentley Speed Six which he paid £

Mr. Tom Whale at the wheel of a Bentley Speed Six which he paid £; 100 for and it took him three years to restore to its full glory. 6th April 1960

Background imageVeteran Collection: This Bentley six-cylinder engine allows the Speed Six model to go above the 100 m. p. h

This Bentley six-cylinder engine allows the Speed Six model to go above the 100 m. p. h
This Bentley six-cylinder engine allows the Speed Six model to go above the 100 m.p.h. mark. 6th April 1960

Background imageVeteran Collection: Four vintage Bentleys take to the ring in the parade at the Town

Four vintage Bentleys take to the ring in the parade at the Town and Country Festival at the Royal Agricultural showground at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. 27th August 1972

Background imageVeteran Collection: The Magnificent Sevens Jubilee Tour 1977 organised by the Austin Seven Car Club called in

The Magnificent Sevens Jubilee Tour 1977 organised by the Austin Seven Car Club called in at Warwick Castle. After a short stop they carried on their journey to their final destination, Beaulieu

Background imageVeteran Collection: This 1929 Bentley 4 1 / 2 litre in Britiish racing green is one of the vintage vehicles up

This 1929 Bentley 4 1 / 2 litre in Britiish racing green is one of the vintage vehicles up
This 1929 Bentley 4 1/2 litre in Britiish racing green is one of the vintage vehicles up for auction at Ragley Hall, South Warwickshire. 28th August 1972

Background imageVeteran Collection: This 1928 Bentley parked on the forecourt of the Granada Cinema in Rugby attracted much

This 1928 Bentley parked on the forecourt of the Granada Cinema in Rugby attracted much attention. It was there to publicise next weeks film. The Fast lady which concerns a car of similar vintage

Background imageVeteran Collection: The man who started making Bentley cars 50 years ago came to Leamington in a borrowed

The man who started making Bentley cars 50 years ago came to Leamington in a borrowed Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Mr. Walter Owen Bentley said he didn t even own a Bentley

Background imageVeteran Collection: The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of

The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of Bentley Cars. Crowds line The Parade, Leamington, to cheer them on. 13th June 1969


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