Interesting commercials at the Bath & West Show
Chris Graham on 27th August 2024
Joseph Lewis visits Shepton Mallet, in Somerset, to report on the interesting commercial vehicles he spotted at this year's Bath & West Show.
Southampton
1922 Burrell showman’s engine makes historic journey
Chris Graham on 25th July 2024
A 1922 Burrell engine roaded a set of gallopers to the Whitwell Steam & Country Fair in June. Simon Colbeck covered this historic event.
1903 Burrell 8hp traction engine returns to the road
Chris Graham on 12th June 2024
We report on a 1903 Burrell 8hp traction engine's return to the road, part-way through its fantastic restoration.
Wrotham Classic Transport Rally
Chris Graham on 8th August 2023
Patrick Boniface reports from this year's Wrotham Classic Transport Rally which, these days, is organised by the Malling Lions.
The amazing history of truck builder, Thornycroft
Chris Graham on 7th July 2023
Ed Burrows explores the fascinating history of truck manufacturer Thornycroft, that started life building Thames motor launches then warships!
1964 Scammell Highwayman restored over eight years
Chris Graham on 4th July 2023
This 1964 Scammell Highwayman was Tony Ready's first restoration. It took eight years to complete and this is his story of the project.
For the love of classic Bedford vans!
Chris Graham on 16th June 2023
Russ Harvey meets Paul Parry, whose love of Bedford vans dates all the way back to his childhood, and inspects his CA collection.
The sad demise of RMS Windsor Castle
Chris Graham on 12th April 2023
Peter Knego recalls the sad story of the former Union-Castle liner RMS Windsor Castle, and a final visit he made to the ship back in 1998.
The sad demise of 1953 Mediterranean Sky
Chris Graham on 23rd March 2023
Henry Brayshaw traces the history of a once famous ship from the 1950s, which ended its days as the Greek ferry Mediterranean Sky.
1946 paddle steamer Waverley enjoys a busy season
Chris Graham on 20th February 2023
The 1946 paddle steamer Waverley returned to the south coast of England last autumn, with thousands of trippers enjoying the experience.
White Star Line’s Olympic, Titanic and Britannic liners investigated
Chris Graham on 8th February 2023
Simon Mills delves into the fascinating history of the White Star Line’s fabled Olympic-class ships Olympic, Titanic and Britannic.
Historic shipwrecks around the Cornish coast
Chris Graham on 25th November 2022
The Gibson family were famous photographers of shipwrecks around the Cornish coast. Here's a fascinating sample of their outstanding images.
Historic USA dock tank engine has been sold
Chris Graham on 5th September 2022
Historic USA Dock Tank engine moves on from the Bluebell Railway, into private ownership for restoration, but will return!
HCVS London to Brighton run report
Chris Graham on 8th August 2022
Peter Simpson showcases some of the fantastic light commercial vehicles that took part in this year's HCVS London to Brighton run.
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