Hand-built Car, John Bagnall's Carriage Works, Stafford,

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Date:1940 - 1941 (c.)

Description:This miniature petrol car was built by John Bagnall, who was often seen driving it around Stafford.

His hobby led to his model-making supply business which started in his father's engineering works in South Walls in 1936. His business still trades from premises in North Walls.


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1870s
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1900s
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1930s
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1970s
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Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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