Leyland Octopus Platform Lorry 'Edward Derbyshire' 34-40 Mile End. Liverpool.

Westfield Transport was founded in Mansfield in 1933 by Tom Eason and progressed from general transport to specialising in 'one piece' moving of large loads such as boilers, tanks, excavators, bailey bridges and occasionally aeroplanes.In 1948 Westfield Transport began the movement and installation of hosiery and textile machinery in one piece, shipped to England from the USA.This was a revolutionary concept as up to then these huge machines were dismanteled, transported then reassembled taking 6 skilled men upto 6months. Westfield was sold to Pickfords in 1964.

It was the Labour Government's mandate of 1945 that was to create the nationalised road haulage operation of british Road Services.Starting 3 years later in 1948, BRS had experienced many ups and downs in its history but managed to create a strong and viable transport operation from the companies that no one wanted, its shape and structure have changed significantly and much of what BRS has disappeared.

The Hoults Removals Group is one of the UK's largest removals companies.Since 1917 the Company has been serving the needs of people on the move.Now part of the international removals and logistics group Sirva, the Company has the financial stability to ensure a level of resources, which enable them to maintain an excellent reputation.The Bedford TK Luton Van featured prominently in the Hoults fleet throughout the seventies.

Bedford TK Luton Van ' Walkers of Wakefield Ltd'.

Formed in 1956 with one second hand vehicle, Jack Richards & Son developed into one of East Anglia's most reliable and professional distribution and storage companies.The company is family owned and operates modern ERF tractor units.The company operates from Fakenham, Norfolk and specialises in full loads and groupage from the Eastern Counties, London and Kent to the North West, reloading for major supermarket suppliers and delivering daily throughout the South East of England for those customers who depend upon the fast and efficient services.

Guy Invincible 8 wheek platform lorry ' Fredrick Ray Ltd, Leighton Buzzard, Beds.

Bannerman's established at Tain in the Highlands of Scotland in 1967 as seafood processors, and soon diversified into road transport.Now Bannerman Transport operate a fleet of Scania, Volvo, ERF, Man and Renault artics and rigids.transporting cereals, timber, coal, fertilisers and a wide range of general products including their own seafood throughout the UK.As part of their total package Bannerman's also operate 2 cranes.

ORE 672L was new to Bassetts Roadways Ltd in 1973 and was one of over 20 Atkinson Borderers to be found in the various fleets.In addition to carrying the familiar two tone blue and red livery, each vehicle was readily indentifiable by its individual name (mostly those of ladies) ORE 672L carried the name Jesica.The trailer load is of rolled steel sections , one of thousands delivered on behalf of the British Steel Shelton works.

Witbread traces it origins back to the 18th century when in 1742 Samuel Whitbread first entered the brewing trade.By the 1780's he was brewing more beer than anyone had brewed before.His efforts laid the foundations of the modern business which two and a half centuries later is thriving ,continually adapting to the changing tastes and markets.

Rather lovely presentation set of six representative Scammell vehicles from 1915 to the 1970's. Special booklet with Scammell's history included. Not cheap but a super addition to any collection!

In 1889, Charles Phillips of the Mortlake brewery negotiated a merger with the brewing firm of Watney & Company, who had been in the trade for some 50 years, having bought into the old Stag Brewery empire at pimlico in 1837.Some yeras later,Watney Combe Reid & Co. was formed after a new merger with the Wood Yard and Griffen Breweries. In 1972 the Company was taken over by the Grand Metropolitan Group and in 1991 Watneys was intergrated with Courage.Scottish Courage was formed in 1995 after Scottish & Newcastle's acquisition of Courage.