Automobile Association Collection

a Box
a Telephone Box on A556, Cheshire. IoE 58578

Burford, Oxfordshire, June 1930
A view looking north up the now A361 towards the centre of Burford. The building on the left is the Cotswold Gateway Hotel, which is still in operation today

Historic motoring emergency telephone box, a Box 573, Garrowby, East Yorkshire, England, march

Sheffield Automobile Club outside the Ashopton Inn, Derwent, Derbyshire in 1904, now submerged under the Ladybower Reservoir

Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho)
473384 Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Lowther (1857-1944) 5th Earl of Lonsdale; English sportsman

Fanum House, the new Headquarters of the Automobile Association; Coventry Street, looking east
5990623 Fanum House, the new Headquarters of the Automobile Association; Coventry Street, looking east, from Piccadilly Circus (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A a patrolman directs August Bank Holiday traffic outside The Orleans Arms situated on the junction of Portsmouth Road and Station Road, Esher 1st August 1932

as Senior Patrol Len Wych, on motorbike in the 1950s?

An a cycle patrolman, who indicated dangers on the road and helping motorists who had broken down. Circa 1909

Two and half year old David Leigh looks up to a Control Officers Brian Wells. David wants to be a a patrol man when he grows up. 16th October 1951

Transport: Cars: Ford Corsair: The Bass family seen here with their new car. 1964 F135-001

a Patrol box on the newly opened Colnbrook by-pass (A4) at Harmondsworth, London Borough of Hillingdon. 22nd June 1928. a patrolman can be seen saluting a car belonging to a member of the public to

Car in garage, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Car in garage, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

British motoring photographer Bill Brunell with his rally driver daughter Kitty, c1930
W.J. Brunell, with his daughter Kitty

The Automobile Association: Membership card, 1936

The Brain of the a, Sir Stenson Cooke, 1935. Artist: Essex
The Brain of the a, Sir Stenson Cooke, 1935. A print for People of Punch, Punch, 17th July 1935

A row of taxi cabs waiting to take Automobile Association offiers and patrols to the White City to form the nucleus of a new cyclist battalion, the Army Cyclist Corps, at the start of WWI

a Scout
1909: An Automobile Association inspector, wearing the Associations new uniform, signals danger by standing at attention. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

New a Uniform
June 1909: An Automobile Association (a) scout wearing the new a uniform, standing beside his bicycle in a country road. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

a Uniform
1909: A scout for the Automobile Association displays the new uniform for bicycle scouts. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

An a Patrolman risks the flooded road on his motorbike. 1936

An A A Patrolman in uniform. Mr Vince at Gravesend, Kent. 1938

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"The Evolution of the Automobile Association: A Journey Through Time" In Burford, Oxfordshire, June 1930, a Box was unveiled - marking the birth of an iconic institution. March in Garrowby, East Yorkshire witnessed the installation of a Historic Motoring Emergency Telephone Box - symbolizing safety and assistance for motorists. The Sheffield Automobile Club gathered outside the Ashopton Inn in Derwent, Derbyshire back in 1904 - showcasing early camaraderie among car enthusiasts. Lord Lonsdale's vibrant lithograph from 1926 captures the spirit and excitement surrounding automobiles during that era. Fanum House became the new Headquarters of the Automobile Association; Coventry Street showcased its grandeur as seen from Piccadilly Circus (b/w photo). Step into a nostalgic scene with a c1950 garage housing classic cars - a testament to our love affair with automobiles over time (Creator: Shirley Markham). British motoring photographer Bill Brunell shares his passion with his rally driver daughter Kitty in this heartwarming image from c1930. Transport yourself to 1936 through an authentic Membership Card from The Automobile Association - representing belonging and support for drivers across Britain. Sir Stenson Cooke takes center stage as "The Brain of the AA" in this striking artwork by Essex from 1935 - highlighting expertise within the association's ranks. Witness August Bank Holiday chaos outside The Orleans Arms as an AA patrolman skillfully directs traffic, ensuring smooth journeys for all road users. Meet Len Wych, Senior Patrol on his trusty motorbike during the dynamic 1950s - embodying dedication and vigilance synonymous with AA patrols.