These stories and articles were written by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and published in The Times
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Pioneer Behind The Road Code |
Earl Russel rejected speed limits and driving tests but brought order to driving, says Lord Montagu of Beaulieu |
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Just The Weather For A Seaside Trip |
In 1896, the first London to Brighton Run was organised..... |
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Car Boots For Sale |
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is set for his annual autojumble - Britain's BIGGEST! |
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The Banks Where Wild Times Grew |
Little remains of Brooklands, a few fragments of track are visible from the Waterloo to Southampton railway... |
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Battle against the 12mph speed limit |
You can beat your wife, steal, get drunk and assault a policeman, you will find it cheaper than to go at 12½ miles per hour. |
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Massed veterans hit the magic ton. |
This Year's London to Brighton veteran car run has attracted its biggest ever entry,.with over 660 pre- 1905 cars from 22 countries taking part - an amazing contrast with the first event, where only an estimated 33 cars actually. started. |
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Men who sparked the ignition. |
As the Continent raced ahead, Britain's fledgling car industry was held back by archaic laws. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu recalls some of the pioneers whose talents and vision started it moving |
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The pioneer of British motoring is recognised. |
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu recounts the
achievement of Frederick Simms, founder of the RAC and
Daimler |
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