Weybridge Surrey England Collection
Weybridge, Surrey, England - a place rich in history and adventure. From the roaring engines of Morgan, E. B
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Weybridge, Surrey, England - a place rich in history and adventure. From the roaring engines of Morgan, E. B. Ware at Brooklands in 1924 to the charming sight of a 1920 Peugeot Bebe racing through its streets, this town has witnessed it all. In 1913, Percy Lambert made headlines as he shattered records by driving his Talbot Special 25hp at Brooklands and covering an astonishing distance of 103 miles in just one hour. The spirit of speed continued with British racing driver Jill Scott gracefully maneuvering her Sunbeam through the tracks of Brooklands during the vibrant 1920s. Brooklands was not only known for its thrilling races but also for attracting legendary drivers like George Eyston who fearlessly took on the Bugatti Type 39A at the prestigious British Grand Prix. The allure of Weybridge extends beyond motorsports; Henry White's captivating painting "The Thames near Weybridge" transports us back to a serene moment captured around 1856. Artistic expressions have always found their home here as seen in JMW Turner's masterpiece "Isis (Liber Studiorum)" dating back to January 1, 1819. This picturesque town has been an inspiration for many creatives throughout history. But it wasn't just men dominating these exhilarating scenes; Elsie Wisdom and Kaye Petre were trailblazers themselves, leaving their mark on Weybridge's pits at Brooklands with their undeniable talent and passion for speed. From Kenelm Lee Guinness pushing boundaries behind the wheel of his Sunbeam 350 hp in 1922 to witnessing Kaye Petre alongside Elsie Wisdom conquering new heights together - these moments encapsulate both courage and camaraderie that defined this era. And let's not forget about classic beauties like Deemster from 1921 or AC12-40 from 1925 gracefully ascending the Brooklands test hill, leaving spectators in awe.