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A world of patterns this May half-term at The British Motor Museum

12th May 2025

Half-term pattern fun at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 24 May – 1 June 2025, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to discover patterns of all kinds within their car collection. Patterns are everywhere in the world of cars. From elegant detailing on a car’s body, to charming designs in the … [Read more...]

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