Amazing comparison of london 1945 and now in pictures

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It's been there in Google Earth for years...just press the !time" button. But, I do like the way they do that.
 
Fascinating stuff.

I didn't know Brooklands was a racing circuit which is now defunct.
 
Fascinating stuff.

I didn't know Brooklands was a racing circuit which is now defunct.

:eek:

Yes the locals do not like you trying to finish a lap anymore! :D
 
Fascinating stuff.

I didn't know Brooklands was a racing circuit which is now defunct.

It was the worlds first purpose built racing circuit , sadly demolished in part at the beginning of the war so as to reduce the chances of German bombers using it as a navigation point of reference .

It was also an aerodrome and the centre , if not the birthplace , of British aviation .

Ever heard of A.V.Roe & Co , Sopwith , Vickers , or Bristol - all of whom were based there at one time or another and manufactured aircraft there ?
 
That is properly amazing!!
 
Was it something special then?

I thought it was like a Goodwood type place.

I've heard of the museum and Brooklands 280 Capris mind.
 
Was it something special then?

I thought it was like a Goodwood type place.

I've heard of the museum and Brooklands 280 Capris mind.

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