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Fascinating lectures at Beaulieu this coming autumn and winter

23rd August 2022

The half-century history of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is showcased among the lectures on offer there this coming autumn and winter... (All photographs from the National Motor Museum). They tell us: Get an insider’s view of the National Motor Museum’s fascinating half-century of history, with a celebratory golden anniversary presentation as part of the National Motor Museum … [Read more...]

The National Motor Museum celebrates half a century… plus ‘The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects’ unveiled

5th July 2022

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu reaches its 50th anniversary – and 'The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects' is launched... Kim says, "I have been visiting the 'Beaulieu' motor museum since I was eight years old and still enjoy the sheer 'motoring magic' of the place. In 1971/2, when the then-new National Motoring Museum was being built, I was a frequent visitor to the area and watched the … [Read more...]

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