Learner Collection

Driver is a Novice
CAUTION : DRIVER IS A NOVICE A useful notice tied to the back of a learner drivers car as he makes a nervous hand signal

GLC-LFB Junior firemen learning to drive
The Junior firemen scheme in London ran from 1964 until 1969. 16-17 year old boys were put under extended training until they could be enrolled as operational firefighters at 18

Advert for the Atco Junior Miniature Motor Car
Here the Atco Junior Safetyfirst Trainer, a scaled-down miniature motor car for children, is being promoted as an educational resource for budding motorists. The car was made by Charles H. Pugh Ltd

Comic postcard, Man pushing pram with triplets Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Protection for rollerskating Date: early 20th century

Cats in a car on a French postcard - First lesson
Two cats in a car, just missing a dog, on a French postcard - First lesson. Date: circa 1920s

Woman on 1950s Triumph motorcycle
Woman on 1950s Triumph Cub motorcycle in the 1950s

Two couples on two 1930s / 40s Velocette motorcycles outside h
Two couples on two1930s/early 40s Two Stroke 100cc Velocette Lightweight motorcycles outside house circa 1940

Lady learner on a 1930s / 40s Velocette motorcycle
Lady learner on a late 1930s/early 40s Two Stroke 100cc Velocette Lightweight motorcycle in the countryside circa 1940

Man & woman on 1950s Triumph motorcycle
Man & woman on 1950s Triumph Cub motorcycle in the 1950s

Two ladies on 1929 Enfield motorcycle
Two ladies on1929 Enfield Model K 1000cc side valve motorcycle & sidecar in the countryside in the early 1930s

Woman motor driver teaching soldier to drive, WW1
A new driver in the Army Motor Transport section being taught to steer by a female instructor during the First World War. A school to teach women driving and car mechanics was established by the Hon

LCC-LFB learner drivers on a London street
A picture taken outside the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, on 14 September 1935, showing a motorised Dennis fire engine with an L-plate on the front

LCC-LFB trainees looking at an engine
A group of trainee firefighters and an instructor, looking at the engine of a motorised fire vehicle with an L plate on the front before setting out on the road. Date: circa 1920s

British School of Motoring Advertisement, WW1
An advertisement for the British School of Motoring (BSM) from 1916, specifically aimed at ladies which encourages women to learn to drive because, it is a healthy, enjoyable, and if desired

British School of Motoring - ladies learn to drive 1915
Advertisement for the British School of Motoring encouraging ladies to learn to drive, a particularly useful skill during the First World War. Date: 1915

Man in motorised bath chair
A man in a motorised bath chair in front of a house, with two women sitting on the doorstep clearly admiring his means of transport

LCC-LFB learner drivers on a London street
A picture taken outside the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, on 14 September 1935, showing a motorised fire engine with an L-plate on the front

Learning to Drive by Mallet
Tck, Tck! First gear once again, Mrs Turner and this time see if you can t drive RIGHT round the bend. A nervous learner driver has difficulty mastering the most basic of motoring skills. Date: 1953

First Steps for the Future Pilot
An ingenious device for teaching beginners the rudiments of controlling an aeroplane in 1931. The little machine which flies in a strong draught of air ejected from the cylinder on the left

Learning To Steer / W H Robinson
A learner driver learns to steer a car using his legs, aided by his instructor from the back. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Correspondence Course / W H Robinson
Learning to drive by Correspondence Course. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Learning to avoid obstacles / W H Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Learning how to bring on an overtaking car / W H Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Fixing L-Plates
The first step in learning to drive : fixing L-plates to the family car

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