Our first visit (and surely not the last) to the beautiful 14th century headquarters of the Aston Martin Heritage Trust on Sunday 29th March 2009 was a great success.
The 51 delegates, including two from France, enjoyed four fascinating presentations, an excellent buffet lunch and the chance to meet old friends and make new acquaintances. Following a brief introduction by SAHB chairman Malcolm Jeal (which included a special mention of some ‘absent friends’) and a warm welcome from Anne Wright, Secretary of AMHT, the day was started off by Ken Brittan giving a discourse on the life of Charles Sykes. Roger Armstron’s subject was Clarke, Clulely & Co, the Coventry bicycle and car makers.
We were also priviledged to have Don Cluley in attendance, providing a direct family link to the firm’s history. Self-confessed ‘Adler Addict’ John Hankin began the afternoon session with an amusing but informative talk about the huge bicycle, typewriter and vehicle conglomerate created by Heinrich Kleyer.
Final presentation of the dat was Dr. Tony Cox on the front-wheel-drive Alvis models produced in the late 1920s. At the end of the day, in addition to being entertained, everyone went away having learnt something new, which is what these occasions are all about.
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