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Early Vehicles
in Rushden
c1905 - Note all types of transport within this one postcard - cycle, car,
horse & cart, motor cycle and side car - and 'Shank's pony' (walking!)

John Clipson, inventor, engineer and businessman, is thought to have owned the first car in Rushden.
John Clark, shoemanufacturer and brickmaker, who instigated the electricity company, also had a car in 1907. John sent a parcel to his chauffeur, in 1914 when he enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery.

BD-210
BD210 outside the Post Office c1908

In their first car?
NH 300 James Hyde and family
In their car

belonged to one of the Sargents
This vehicle belonged to one of the Sargent family.

Mrs Smith's car
Thought to be Mrs Smith and with her mother. If you can help us identify this lady we'd be pleased to hear from you.

BD 1039
BD 1039 - this picture comes with caption "at the White House"

motor cycle car
These two vehicles belonged to the Allebone family who lived at "Mentmore" in Wellingborough Road
BD 2694 & BD 1126

c1920
Tailby & Putnam's van BD4886 outside the High Street
shop. Beyond the van a lady with pram just crossing at
Duck Street - a very narrow lane at that time.
Messrs. Tailby & Putnam painted on the
 advertising the stores c1920.railway bridge

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