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The first time the motor car came to Datchet

Published: July 4, 2021

The first recorded journey of a motor car in England was made 126 years ago this month by a Datchet resident, the Honourable Evelyn Ellis, in his 1895 Panhard-Levassor. Ellis lived at 'Rosenau' on Southlea Road. During time in France and Germany, he became interested in the motor industry and wanted to see it established in England. One great obstacle here was the 'Red Flag' Act which restricted steam-powered vehicles from driving more than 4mph on public roads, and he planned to defy this Act in the hope that it would be repealed. In June 1895, Ellis purchased his motor car, powered ...

Source: sloughobserver.co.uk

Car City: Coventry has begun its first week as the City of Culture

Published: June 10, 2021

In the late 19th century, Coventry became Britain's original Mo'Town. At its peak, there was a car factory on almost every corner where classics such as the Jaguar E-Type (pictured) were built.

Source: dailymail.co.uk