Research and Enquiries Officer, Patrick Collins, tells the story of Britain’s first official motor race. The development of motor racing…
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March …a record breaking month?
Our Research and Enquiries Officer tells the story of Sir Henry Segrave, three time Land Speed Record breaker. Among the…
Caravans and the First World War
By 1914 the horse-drawn caravan holiday had become fashionable in Britain, yet on the outbreak of the First World War…
The first book on Motoring
For World Book Day, our Research and Enquiries Officer explores the story behind, what is believed to be, the first…
Evaluation Consultant Vacancy
The National Motor Museum Trust is seeking to engage an experienced consultant to assist in the development of an evaluation…
Noggin ‘n Natter 2019 review
NMMT Friends member Toby Sears reviews the Noggin n’ Natter meet ups that take place throughout the year. 2019 saw…
The Golden Arrow – Shot from the Past, Aimed at the Future
The National Motor Museum Trust has been awarded £74,527 by Arts Council England to reinterpret Land Speed Record-breaking icon Golden…
Tyresome Tales told by R A Shuffrey
Senior Curator, Sarah Wyatt, sheds some light on an intriguing find from the Motoring Archive which both showcases and lightly…
Steph Jeavons Returns
Saturday 21 March 2020 Following the latest Government advice, we are sorry to postpone this event as the Beaulieu attraction…
The Petroliana Experience, with Alan Chandler
Saturday 18 April 2020 Following the latest Government advice, we are sorry to postpone this event as the Beaulieu attraction…
A Flying Start to the Season
David Chorlton – NMMT Friends member On the evening of 21 September 2019 the Friends were very privileged to witness…
Rediscovering the Caravan Pioneers
Angela Willis, Curator, Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection In the early part of the twentieth century, a growing number of…
Beat the Jams – Buy a Moped
This distinctive poster is a recent donation to our Object Collection. Picturing traffic in 1960s Southampton (we believe it to…
Ron Hickman and the Caterham Seven
Sarah Wyatt, Senior Curator, explores the story of one of the most enduring Lotus vehicle designs, the Lotus Seven. Launched…
Thousand Mile Trial flag
A flag used in the Automobile Club’s Thousand Mile Trial of 1900 has been donated to the National Motor Museum…