
What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: On 5th July 1895 Hon. Evelyn Ellis made the first recorded UK car journey 56 miles from Micheldever Station to Datchet, in a Panhard et Levassor 'horseless carriage'. For further information visit www.transportheritage.com Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.
Evelyn Ellis made the first recorded UK car journey on July 5, 1895, marking a significant early milestone in automobile history in Britain.
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