Moylan, Brian
MG's Abingdon Factory (Those Were the Days...)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787111158
- author:
- Moylan, Brian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Veloce Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 20.5 centimetres (0.20 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Automotive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The MG's Abingdon Factory is a fascinating pictorial study of the workers who built the legendary line of MG sports cars. With over 160 period photos, this book chronicles every aspect of the factory, from its opening in 1930 to its closure in 1980. The facility was more than just a car factory - it included amenities such as soccer and cricket fields, a pool hall, and a hockey rink, as well as its own volunteer fire department. The book showcases these original pictures, giving insight into the daily life of those who worked at the factory during this period. This collection of photographs provides a unique glimpse into the history of MG's Abingdon Factory, a place that played a significant role in the development of British motorsport.
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