The Gazette reported, at the end of November 1925, that more than 1.5 million vehicles were now using the roads. It was predicted than this number would double in the ‘a few years’. The article concentrated on the effect this was having on small urban and rural communities and the minor roads. The main roads now deemed to be in ‘very fair order’ were becoming much busier and motorists were taking short cuts on minor roads which had not been built to take heavy traffic. The article was appealing for more Treasury help to improve the situation.

At the same time, the number of adverts in the paper for garages, cars and related objects were increasing noticeably. Many firms now had phone numbers too.

As well as receipted bills from Tiverton Motor Company and some of the calendars which they produced for many years, the 3 year apprenticeship indenture for Samuel Walter Jordan has been donated to the Museum.

We also have a colourful advert for tyres from Westexe Garage.

DON’T FORGET that Christmas starts early at the Museum, do look at the events going on from the end of November!

Written by Museum Volunteer, Sue B