The fantastic classics on display at this year’s AEC Gathering
Chris Graham on 15th November 2023
David Reed reports on the interesting classic commercials that he spotted at this year’s AEC Gathering, held at Newark Showground.
Derby
Ford’s Thames Trader; a personal tale
Chris Graham on 2nd October 2023
Alan Dale takes a personal look back at the Thames Trader, which enabled Ford to take the fight to Bedford and Commer in the 1950s.
JCB machines in Royal Pageant
Chris Graham on 13th August 2022
JCB machines from landmark years of Her Majesty the Queen’s reign took part in the spectacular Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London.
Claymills steam pumping station
Chris Graham on 2nd June 2022
David Reed visits the wonderful Claymills steam pumping station, regarded by English Heritage as the most complete in the country.
The fascinating history of Tarmac Ltd
Chris Graham on 4th March 2022
Peter Morrey looks back at the fascinating history and development of UK civil engineering giant, Tarmac Ltd.
Mouth-watering road steamers!
Chris Graham on 1st November 2021
Jeremy Martin's invitation event saw a gathering of mouth-watering road steamers, steam portables and other interesting vehicles.
Classic UK postcard collection
Chris Graham on 25th August 2021
Keith Cruttenden presents another fascinating selection of classic UK postcards featuring a nostalgic range of vehicles.
Bus company breakdown trucks
Chris Graham on 9th May 2021
Dudley Rhodes offers a selection of photos featuring bus company breakdown trucks, many of which were themselves converted, classic buses.
