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Ten Reasons to Watch British Pathé Newsreels
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 11th July, 2019
For many years, the British Pathé newsreel was as much a part of a visit to the cinema as the B-film (‘I tell you, Inspector, I was nowhere near Southampton Docks that night!’), the travelogue, the main feature and the over-priced confectionary. Their final newsreel was produced in February 1970, and today the Pathé back catalogue is free to access on YouTube. Here are just ten reasons why we so enjoy showcasing this quite incredible historical resource
Meet The Owner – Emily Meunzberg and her Opel Manta A
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 10th July, 2019
In late 1974 Emily Meunzberg’s grandfather took delivery from Bridge Motors of Skellingthorpe of a Manta A 1.9 Berlinetta, one that has been part of the family for the past 45 years.
What are the most popular classic cars in the UK?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 9th July, 2019
Few things beat owning your very own classic car. It feels good to have a little slice of history in your garage, and to own something no longer in production.
6 most common types of campervan to use for a UK holiday
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 9th July, 2019
Exploring the great British Isles by campervan is one of life’s little pleasures. In fact, there are an estimated 225,000 campervans and motorhomes on the UK’s roads right now, meaning more of us than ever are choosing those mode of transport as a way of getting out and seeing our amazing country.
What are the benefits of owning a motorhome?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 9th July, 2019
Jumping into a motorhome and taking off into the wilds without a backwards glance – it’s a dream for many of us. If you’re still mulling over whether you should make that dream a reality, we’re here to help.
The World's First Hatchback? – The Citroen Traction Avant Commerciale
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 8th July, 2019
The world's first hatchback? - the Citroën Traction Avant. Citroën naturally promoted it as one of the most versatile cars you could hope to find.
An Arresting Triumph - Southend-on-Sea Police's TR4
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 5th July, 2019
The summer of 1962 and you are cruising down the A127 towards Southend-on-Sea in your new Sunbeam Alpine Series II. The hood is down, the sun is shining, and you are wearing a particularly tasteful cravat. In short, you have not a care in the world until you hear the unmistakable sound of a police car bell – only the vehicle seen in the rear view mirror is not an Austin Westminster but a Triumph TR4…
TOP TRUMPS! LANCASTER INSURANCE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW, WITH DISCOVERY, REVEALS ICONIC CARD GAME AS SHOW THEME
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 4th July, 2019
The theme of the 35th anniversary Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, has been revealed as ‘Top Trumps’, the iconic card game that has been played across the world for over 40 years and is now more popular than ever!
50 YEARS OF THE PELICAN CROSSING
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 3rd July, 2019
Early summer in 1969, when many Britons were talking of the impending moon landing and of the new album being recorded by John, Paul, George and Ringo at Abbey Road. But in London, the major news on the 14th of July was the inauguration of a new type of crossing, one that opened with this faintly bizarre ceremony – Pelican Pedestrian Crossing (1969). Its name was Pelican, derived from “pedestrian light controlled” after the Government had rejected “Greenways” and “Lightways”.
Meet The Owner - Stuart Scrivens and his Datsun 100A Cherry
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 2nd July, 2019
‘It gets a lot of attention believe me - most people do not even know what it is! All I get is “ what is it?’ – to which Stuart Scrivens replies, ‘it’s a Datsun 100A’.
Seventy Years of the Rover P4
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 28th June, 2019
Just imagine you had obtained tickets for the 1949 London Motor Show and were eager to mentally plan your latest car, even if the domestic waiting list meant a possible delivery date in 1952.
Club Of The Month - The Jaguar XJS Club
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 26th June, 2019
Formed in 2012, the Jaguar XJS is a relatively new club on the scene and is passionate about raising the profile of the marque.
Meet The Owner - Jason Himpson and his two-door Vauxhall Cavalier Mk.I
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 26th June, 2019
‘Filling up can take a while’, remarks Jason Himpson of his 1980-model Cavalier 1600L, for this, is a classic that attracts attention at virtually every filling station or supermarket car park.
Porsche 917 and 962 to star at Lancaster Insurance Classic and Supercars Show - Sherborne Castle 2019
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 26th June, 2019
Derek Bell is to be reunited with the iconic Le Mans winning 917 and 962 Porsches at the Lancaster Insurance Classic and Supercars Show.
