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Latest automobilia auction sets new record at H&H Classics

Top items in the sale included a barn-find childs toy car which made £5,750 and a rare British insurance enamel sign which made £6,900 - top price in the sale.…

4th January 2021

In the Archive

Hendon Royal Air Force Aerial Pageant poster, 1922

A poster advertising a Royal Air Force Aerial Pageant at The London Aerodrome at Hendon. The picture depicts British bombers attacking a desert stronghold.

26th January 2021

Some of the hundreds of locations you can visit to explore our air and auto history...

Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar Tour

I recently visited Warbird Experiences Ltd’s Hangar 204/5 at the iconic airfield, for a tour of the various Spitfires on display. Not only were there the two twin seater aircraft giving passenger flights, but also the four or five spitfires under rebuild to flying condition. Other aircraft included one of the original Messerschmitt 109s’ still […]

Shuttleworth Collection

Famous collection of mainly airworthy vintage aircraft, plus motor bikes and veteran cars, founded by the late Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth. Its airshows which run from May to October, are superb. Adjacent to the collection is the 19th Century Swiss Garden. Website: www.shuttleworth.org/the-collection Postcode: SG18 9EP

Grampian Transport Museum

Award-winning museum boasting a range of transport exhibits, from travelling chariots of the 1800’s to some of the fastest cars ever made. Website: www.gtm.org.uk Postcode: AB33 8AE

Riverside Museum, Glasgow

Purpose-built museum housing the city’s transport and technology collections which reflect the important part Glasgow has played through its contributions to industries such as shipbuilding, train manufacturing and engineering. Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/riverside-museum Postcode: G3 8RS

Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway

A collection of trams, buses, cars, motorcycles and cycles, a model railway and vast array of transport and other fascinating memorabilia. Website: www.mtps.co.uk Postcode: CH41 1BG

Scarborough Fair Collection and Vintage Transport Museum

A varied collection including steam engines, fairground and mechanical organs, fairground rides, vintage motorbikes, classic cars and vintage vehicles. Website: www.scarboroughfaircollection.com Postcode: YO11 3NU

Dewsbury Bus Museum

Owned and operated by the West Riding Omnibus Museum Trust with the aim to preserve the transport heritage of the West Riding of Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Website: www.dewsburybusmuseum.org Postcode: WF13 3HW

Bury Transport Museum

Bringing to life the North West’s industrial heritage through restored vehicles, original artefacts and interactive exhibits. Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/plan-your-day-out/bury-transport-museum.aspx Postcode: BL9 0EY

About us

Welcome to the Aviation and Automotive Heritage website. It’s great to be able to bring you this dedicated online resource about the amazing extent of British aviation and automotive history. It provides such an exceptional range of visits, experiences, exploration and specialist enjoyment opportunities. Read more