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Ailesbury Arms Hotel, Marlborough, Wiltshire
Ailesbury Arms Hotel (now Ailesbury Court) Marlborough, Wiltshire (on the A4). The Motor Volunteers. On the side of the Hotel is a sign, publicising the premises as a perfect place for motorists (the new craze) - it reads By Appointment Hotel for Automobile Club - First Class Accomodation for Motors. Date: 1903
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Media ID 11579449
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Ailesbury Automobile Marlborough Volunteers Wilts Wiltshire
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse collection of beautiful greeting cards: a stunning image of the Ailesbury Arms Hotel in Marlborough, Wiltshire. This captivating card design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the historic Ailesbury Arms Hotel, now known as Ailesbury Court. The card features a charming view of the red-brick building with a sign on the side, and the bustling A4 road in the background. Perfect for those with a love for English history and architecture, this card is sure to add a touch of elegance and nostalgia to any occasion. Order yours today and let the beauty of this timeless image speak for itself.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Motorist's Haven: Ailesbury Arms Hotel, Marlborough, Wiltshire, 1903" This evocative photograph captures the Ailesbury Arms Hotel in Marlborough, Wiltshire, as it stood in 1903, a time when the automobile was rapidly gaining popularity and transforming the way people traveled. The image, now known as "Ailesbury Arms Hotel (now Ailesbury Court), Marlborough, Wiltshire (on the A4)," showcases the hotel's distinctive red-brick facade adorned with ivy, its large windows, and the inviting canopy over the entrance. What sets this establishment apart is the prominent sign on the side of the building, which proudly announces, "By Appointment Hotel for Automobile Club - First Class Accommodation for Motors." This sign speaks to the hotel's recognition of the burgeoning automobile trend and its commitment to catering to the unique needs of motorists. The Motor Volunteers, a group of enthusiastic men in suits and bowlers, are gathered in front of the hotel, their cars parked nearby. Their presence underscores the significance of the automobile in this era and the role that accommodations like the Ailesbury Arms played in facilitating the growing culture of motoring. As the first class accommodation for the Automobile Club, the Ailesbury Arms Hotel offered weary travelers a place to rest, refuel, and repair their vehicles, making it an essential stop along the A4. This photograph serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the intersection of transportation history and hospitality in the early days of motoring.
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