Stunning commercials at the Yorkshire Motorsport Festival
Chris Graham on 31st December 2021
We wind the clock back to the summer, and the successful, inaugural Yorkshire Motorsport Festival in West Yorkshire.
Southampton
Famous transatlantic Queens
Chris Graham on 22nd December 2021
Cunard Line’s famous transatlantic Queens have fascinating histories, now recounted by QM2 designer Stephen Payne in a new book.
1950 Leyland Hippo six-wheeler
Chris Graham on 30th November 2021
Bob Tuck meets Richard and Andrew Green and their fine 1950 Leyland Hippo six-wheeler with an interesting history.
International Autojumble at Beaulieu
Chris Graham on 3rd November 2021
Charlie Waters, editor of Heritage Commercials magazine, enjoys a trip to the International Autojumble at Beaulieu.
London’s first party boat!
Chris Graham on 30th October 2021
Richard Clammer recalls the unusual history of an 1879 paddle steamer that became London’s first party boat!
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.
River Medway shipping remembered
Chris Graham on 18th August 2021
Geoff Lunn, who has lived near the River Medway for most of his life, recalls times when the waterway was full of interesting shipping.
P&O’s Far East Service ships
Chris Graham on 8th August 2021
Stephen Payne takes a nostalgic look back at the various ships that P&O operated on its once very popular Far East Service.
The Allis-Chalmers tractor range
Chris Graham on 15th July 2021
Ben Phillips spotlights the interesting and brightly-coloured machines to be found in the Allis-Chalmers tractor range.
Historic steamer Shieldhall
Chris Graham on 31st July 2020
We spotlight the historic steamer Shieldhall, that now spends its days running trips for enthusiasts out of Southampton and around the Solent.