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Press day at the BMC works at Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands
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Press day at the BMC works at Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands
Press day at the BMC works at Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands. Pictured, Patrick Edwards, sitting in the smallest of the BMC cars, leads the parade of new vehicles on show for the first time. Patrick is son of Mr Aubrey Edwards the Sales Literature Executive. 2nd October 1967
Arthur Sidey
Daily Mirror
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Longbridge
England
DM X10035
Media ID 21874029
© Mirrorpix
Birmingham Boom City British Motor Corporation Longbridge Manufacturer Vehicle Vehicles 1967 West Midlands
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Capturing the Vibrant Spirit of British Motor Industry - Press Day at BMC Works, Longbridge
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. In this print from 1967, we are transported back to the bustling city of Birmingham in the West Midlands during its automotive heyday. The image showcases a momentous press day at the renowned British Motor Corporation (BMC) works in Longbridge, where excitement and anticipation fill the air. At the forefront of this parade of new vehicles stands Patrick Edwards, seated comfortably in BMC's smallest car. As son of Mr Aubrey Edwards, an esteemed Sales Literature Executive within the company, Patrick exudes confidence as he leads this grand display for eager onlookers. This snapshot encapsulates not only a significant milestone for BMC but also reflects Birmingham's status as a booming industrial hub during this era. With its rich history as a leading manufacturer in the motor industry, Longbridge served as an emblematic symbol of Britain's engineering prowess and innovation. Arthur Sidey skillfully captures both the grandeur and intimacy within this scene - showcasing not just cars but also highlighting personal connections that made these achievements possible. Through his lens, we witness how individuals like Patrick played integral roles behind-the-scenes to shape and promote these remarkable vehicles. As we gaze upon this evocative photograph from Memory Lane Prints, it serves as a poignant reminder of an era when Birmingham thrived amidst its vibrant automotive landscape - forever etching itself into history as one of Britain's most iconic boom cities.
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