Album of newspaper clippings relating to Noble's motoring career

Page 1. Letter from Oliver Stewart of “The Motor” Temple Press Ltd. to Dudley Noble, dated December 1937 congratulating him on fine photography and asking him which photographic equipment he used.

Page 2. A page of newspaper cuttings from “The Motor” dated December 1937, titled Seasonable Scenery illustrating country scenes during a snowfall.

Pages 3 & 4. A double page spread of a magazine cutting from “The Motor”, dated December 1937, of the Monte Carlo Rally, special survey of the route by “The Motor” taken by a Humber Snipe.

Page 5 & 6. A three page cutting from “The Motor” dated January 1938, titled ‘Three men in a car make a quick winter trip to the Riviera’ by Gordon Wilkins.

Page 6. Letter from Mr. Clay, Humber Ltd. to Mr. Noble, dated January 1938, expressing delight of the recent article in “The Motor”.

Page 7. A full page newspaper cutting from “The Times” dated March 1938, titled ‘Taking a car abroad, a simple process made simpler’ by Dudley H. Noble.

Page 8. Newspaper cuttings from “Cavalcade” dated January 1938 and “Bristol Evening Post” March 1938 contain articles titled ‘Air & transport’ and ‘Travel without tears’ Highlights the introduction of Autocheques to simplify foreign travel.

Page 9. Newspaper cuttings from “Bristol Evening World” and “Western Daily Press” dated March 1938, advertise the introduction of the services of Autocheques Ltd. and their new office in Bristol. An invitation from Autocheques Ltd. to Mr. Dudley Noble at the opening of their new Western area office on Friday 11th March 1938.

Page 10. Newspaper cutting from “Motor,” dated March 1938, promoting the press parties of both Dudley Noble and Fred Rasch.

Page 11. A full page newspaper cutting from “The Times” dated March 1938, titled ‘Taking a car abroad, a simple process made simpler’ by Dudley H. Noble.

Page 12. Newspaper cutting from “News Review” dated April 1938, is a story of three British motorists, Dudley Noble, Daily Mail motoring correspondent William Andrew McKenzie and Autocheques director Graham Lyons tried to test the reopening of the 18-years closed frontier into Poland.

Page 13. Newspaper cutting from “The Daily Mail” , dated April 1938, titled ‘Frontier I cannot cross. No road, No phone – just bayonets’ by W.A. McKenzie.

Page 14. Magazine cuttings from “The Tatler” and “The Sketch” dated June and July 1938 regarding the trip to Lithuania and the need to carry passports. Also shown is a photograph of a Hillman Minx drop-head coupe taken in France.

Page 15. Two newspaper cuttings from “Evening News” dated April 1938, titled ‘Car in 1000-mile rally has gas mask in kit as guard against fire’ by Robert Walling. The other titled ‘Women drivers in rally get away quickly after breakfast and a cigarette’ also by Robert Walling.

Page 16. This page consists of four newspaper cuttings from “The Motor,” “Sheffield Telegraph”, “Cavalcade” and “Daily Mirror”, dated May 1938, all concentrating on how foreign touring is made easy for British drivers.

Page 17.Newspaper cuttings from “Light Car,” “Autocar” and “The Field” dated May/June 1938 advertise a new book written by Dudley Noble titled ‘G.B. Touring Abroad’.

Pages 18 & 19. A range of seven newspaper cuttings from “Evening Gazette” to “Country Life” dated June/July 1938 covering the publication of ‘G.B. Touring Abroad’.

Page 20. Newspaper cuttings from “Investors Chronicle,” “Morris Owners” and “Birmingham Post” dated June/July 1938 covering the publication of ‘G.B. Touring Abroad’.

Page 21. A newspaper cutting from “News Review” dated June 1938 contains advice on Continental car-touring and road signs used abroad.

Pages 22 & 23. A selection of newspaper cuttings dated June and July covering the publication of Dudley Noble’s book.

Page 24. A newspaper cutting from “The British Motorist” dated July 1938 titled ‘Motorist’s Bookshop. G.B. – Touring Abroad’ review.

Pages 25 & 26. Further coverage from “The Humourist”, “Good Housekeeping” , “Austin Magazine” and “Motor World” advertising ‘G.B. Touring Abroad’.

Page 27. This page is a further selection of newspaper cuttings dated May and August 1938 promoting touring abroad.

Page 28. A newspaper cutting from “The Light Car” dated June 1938 is an article written by Dudley Noble titled ‘Hill 104’ regarding the unveiling of a First World War Memorial at Villers Bretonneux by the His Majesty the King.

Page 29. A collection of a humorous accounts from “Motor,” “Autocar” and “Motor Trader” of a stick of rock imprinted with ’Hillmans for value’.

Page 30. Press coverage of Dudley Noble’s publication ‘G.B. Touring Abroad’ by “The Motor” and “Routes Gazette”.

Page 31. Newspaper cutting from “The Star” dated October 1938, titled ‘Motor Mannequins made to Measure’ advertises the 32nd Motor Show where ladies show off the motor cars.

Page 32. Newspaper cuttings from “The Motor”, “The Autocar” and “Light Car” dated November 1938 advertise the forthcoming visit (1939 Rally to U.S.A.) to America by Dudley Noble and Mr. Graham Lyon of Autocheques driving a 3-litre Sunbeam Talbot.

Page 33. Newspaper cutting from “Indianapolis Star”, “Detroit Free Press” and “Automotive News” dated December 1938, announcing British Auto Tour to be arranged.

Page 34. Newspaper cuttings from “Boston Evening Transcript” and “Boston Sunday Advertiser” dated December 1938, ‘English Motorist plan U.S. tours’.

Page 35. Newspaper cuttings from “The Boston Herald” dated December 1938, ‘British drivers will visit Boston’ A photograph of Graham Lyon president of Autocheques Ltd. and Dudley Noble.

Page 36. Newspaper cuttings from “The New York Times” and “Light Car” date January 1939, stating that 100 members with forty autos from the Junior Car Club of London will visit the World’s Fair in June.

Page 37. Newspaper cuttings from “Herald Tribune” and “Boston Post” dated December 1938, stating that after visiting the fair the drivers will cover more than 2000 miles touring the U.S.A. Photographs of Dudley Noble and C.B. Thomas, Chrysler export sales manager in front of Dudley Noble’s 3-litre Sunbeam Talbot sports saloon during a recent visit to U.S.A.

Page 38. A single photograph illustrated Dudley Noble and Mr. C.B. Thomas standing next to the Sunbeam Talbot.

Pages 39 and 40. A selection of photographs from “The Autocar” dated January 1939 illustrating the Sunbeam at various locations on a recent visit to the States.

Page 41. A double sided newspaper cutting from “The Motor” dated January 1939 titled ‘American Holiday’ is a report from Dudley Noble of his recent 2,500 mile tour of the U.S.A. and Canada.

Page 42 and 43. A double sided newspaper cutting from “The Motor” dated January 1939 with numerous photographs taken to illustrate the American tour.

Page 44. Newspaper cutting from “Practical Motorist” dated January 1939 where Dudley Noble gives his impressions of his American tour.

Page 45. Newspaper cutting dated January 1939 is a review of motor topics including to Swiss winter sports by car written by motoring correspondent James Skinner.

Page 46. Newspaper cuttings from “Daily Sketch” and “Light Car” dated February and May 1939 records the memorial service for Major Empson, motoring expert from the “Daily Sketch” and the various types of number plates for the 48 states of America.

Page 47. A double page magazine cutting from “J.C.C. Gazette” dated January 1939 describes the route the Club Rally to America will take.

Page 48. A newspaper cutting from “The Tatler” dated February 1939 illustrates the pulling power of a Humber Super Snipe using only the top gear.

Page 49. A magazine cutting from “The Sketch” dated February 1939 highlighting the forthcoming Junior Car Club American rally.

Pages 50 and 51. A double page spread from a magazine of the various hill climbs attempted in the Peak District which might feature in the R.A.C. Rally.

Page 52. A newspaper cutting from “The Motor” dated February 1939, titled ‘In search of a secret test’ taking a new Sunbeam Talbot on a winter trip to the Peak District.

Pages 53 and 54. A magazine cutting from “Country Life” dated March 1939, titled ‘A new motor touring ground’ advertises the recent tour of America and Canada made by Dudley Noble.

Pages 55 and 56. A magazine cutting from “Illustrated London News” dated April 1939, titled ‘Touring in the U.S.A.’ by H. Thornton Rutter.

Page 57 and 58. Newspaper cuttings from “Tatler”, “Country Life” and various other national newspapers dated April/May 1939 shows Mr Jack Barclay’s Rolls-Royce Wraith (the winner of the premier award for four-door closed cars in the coachwork competition) which was driven by Dudley Noble in the 1939 R.A.C. Rally.

Page 59. Newspaper cuttings from “Sporting & Dramatic” and “Investors Chronicle” dated June/July 1939 talks about Dudley Noble’s recent motoring tours of America and France.

Pages 60 and 61. A double page newspaper cutting from “Practical Motorist” dated June 1939, titled ‘Travellers’ Tales’ tells of the pleasure of foreign touring.

Pages 62 and 63. A double page spread from “The Investor Chronicle” dated June 1939, is titled ‘Motoring Notes, On the Continent with a car’ by Dudley Noble. The pleasures of motoring abroad – by one who frequently does it.

Page 64. A selection of newspaper cuttings dated from December 1939 announcing the appointment of Dudley Noble as Public Relations Officer to the Motor Trade War Executive.

Loose item: An open letter from to The Motor Trade War Executive dated December 1939 announcing the appointment of Mr. Dudley Noble as its Public Relations Officer.

Page 66. Newspaper cutting from “Advertiser’s Weekly” dated December 1939, titled ‘Motor Trades Combine Resources to Publicise Their Case: Dudley Noble named P.R.O.

Pages 67 and 68. A selection of newspaper cuttings dated from December 1939 and February 1940 expressing the press view of Dudley Noble’s appointment as Public Relations Officer.

Pages 69 and 70. A newspaper cutting from “The Motor Trader” dated January 1940, titled ‘Keep the Road Wheel Turning’ Campaign.

Page 70. Additional newspaper cuttings from “The Motor Trader” dated January 1940, reference meetings of the Motor Trade War Executive.

Pages 71 & 72. Newspaper cuttings from “The Garage and Motor Agent” dated January 1940, reference the campaign to keep cars on the road during the war.

Page 73. Newspaper cuttings from “The Midland Daily Telegraph” and “Motor World” dated January 1940, titled ‘All-Round harm of 25s. H.P. Tax’.

Page 74. A newspaper cutting from “Westen Mail” dated January 1940 shows a photograph of The Motor Agents’ Association annual luncheon held the Park Hotel, Cardiff. Dudley Noble is marked with a red cross.

Pages 75 – 81. A selection of newspaper cutting dating from February to March 1940 reflecting the press view of the defence of the motor trade during the war.

Page 81. A bulletin from The Motor Trade War Executive dated March 1940, promises to prosecute its publicity propaganda campaign with increased vigour and has retained the services of Mr. Dudley Noble as Public Relations Officer.

Page 81. Newspaper cuttings from “Motor Trader” and “Motor World” dated April/May 1940, titled ‘War executive to Continue Propaganda Campaign’ and ‘Progress of Motor Traders’ Campaign’.

Page 82. A newspaper cutting from “The Illustrated London News” dated May 1940, titled ‘The Chronicle of the car’ refers to the financial crisis that has affected the retail motor industry.

Page 83. Newspaper cutting from “Morning Advertiser” dated July 1940, titled ‘Motor & Transport Topics, Petrol rationing-the actual position’.

Loose items. Newspaper cuttings from “The Garage & Motor Agent” dated February and May 1941 regarding the campaign against the use of cars for alleged pleasure purposes and ‘We’re losing the propaganda race’

Page 84. Newspaper cuttings from “The Garage & Motor Agent”, and “Motor World” dated December 1940 and January 1941 providing optimism for the New Year.

Page 85. Minutes of the meeting of the M.A.A. (Motor Agents Association) to cease funding of the publicity campaign and termination of Mr Noble’s appointment from 31st December 1940.

Page 86. This page contains thank you letters from William Rootes to Dudley Noble dated December 1940 and July 1941.

Page 87. A selection of newspaper cuttings from March to October 1942 noting that Dudley Noble has resumed publicity handling and his press relationship with the Rootes Group.

Page 88. A selection of newspaper cuttings from October and November 1942 noting that Dudley Noble has resumed publicity handling and his press relationship with the Rootes Group.

Page 89. Features newspaper photographs from 1933 enroute to Cairo with a Hillman towing a caravan and a Humber as a support car.

Page 90. A letter from Ministry of Aircraft Production to Dudley Noble dated December 1942 reference recent publicity and cuttings from “Motor Cycling” and “Advertisers Weekly” dated November 1943, regarding testing of four-wheeled military vehicles in Staffordshire.

Page 91. Newspaper cuttings from “Motor Trader”, “Worlds’ Press News”, “Motor World” etc. dated June and July 1944 stating that Dudley Noble has resigned from the Rootes Group and set up a public relations and news service agency specialising in technical journalism in Fleet Street, London.

Page 92. A selection of newspaper cuttings from “Indian and Eastern Motors” dated from March to July 1944 under the heading ‘Life was Sweet, Brother’ some nostalgic reminiscences from Dudley Noble , regarding beating the Blue Train, launching a new world model, Monte Carlo here we come, Cairo to Tripoli and on to Cairo which took place in 1932 and 1933.

Page 93. Newspaper cuttings from “The Motor Trader” dated September 1944, titled ‘Establishing relations with the public, Future of Public relations officers in commercial undertakings’ by Dudley Noble.

Page 94. A newspaper cutting from “World’s Press News” dated September 1944, titled ‘PROS will have important work to do when the war is over’. A selection of newspaper cuttings stating that Dudley Noble has been appointed motoring correspondent of “The Queen”.

Page 95, 96 and 97. A newspaper cutting from “The Autocar” dated September 1944, titled ‘The English Hotel’ by Dudley Noble making a comparison of English hotels with those on the Continent.

Page 98. A selection of newspaper cuttings dated from January to April 1945 covering various topics including photography on the Continent before the war.

Page 99. A newspaper cutting from “The Newspaper World” dated June 1945, announcing the return of basic petrol ration and plans for car production to resume.

Pages 100 and 102. A selection of newspaper cuttings from motoring magazines from 1946 through to 1949. These cover various topics including Dudley Noble publishing a quarterly magazine called ‘Milestones’ and a new book of British road signs.

Page 103. A selection of newspaper cuttings from motoring magazines from 1947 through to 1950, covering various aspects of motoring including the 50th anniversary of the founding of the R.A.C.

Page 104. A selection of newspaper cuttings from motoring magazines from 1949 through to 1949, covering various aspects of motoring including Britain’s guild of Motoring Writers’ has passed the 100 mark.

Page 105. Newspaper cutting from “World’s Press News” dated February 1950, titled ‘Lady and Gentlemen, personalities of the motoring press’ introduced by Dudley Noble.

Page 106. This page contains two newspaper cuttings from the “Rover News” dated June 1944 and “Worlds’ Press News” dated December 1955. The first is a letter regarding the motorcycle and sidecar as illustrated and the other that Dudley Noble is the new motorco chairman of the Guild of Motoring Correspondence.