William Lyons is a towering automotive figure and, seemingly, an eminently decent fellow to boot. From modest beginnings, this Blackpool lad forged a legacy that few can claim to match.
What was his secret? God knows, but, this podcast may provide a few clues as to how this reticent, even somewhat shy, northerner transformed himself from Bill Lyons to Mr Jaguar. It's well worth a listen.......but I am quite biased.
The following links relate to the Lyons Landmarks as referred to in the "......footsteps" section of the pod. You're welcome:
Fancy a peek inside William Lyons beautiful Wappenbury Hall? Sadly, sold now before you go hunting for your cheque book (……..ask a pensioner):
https://media.onthemarket.com/properties/2839277/doc_0_2.pdf
The last resting place of Sir William and Lady Greta:
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13130/
One of my favourite places, and coincidently awash withLyons stuff and the home of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust:
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/
….and here is the Trust themselves:
https://www.jaguarheritage.com/
The Coventry Transport Museum, again a trove of Jaguar /Lyons treasure:
https://www.transport-museum.com/
Fancy a peek inside the Lyons’ family home beforeWappenbury? Sadly, also now sold:
Browns Lane history and background:
https://www.jaguarheritage.com/jaguar-history/jaguar-locations/browns-lane/
Great Automotive Lives is researched, written, presented, edited and produced by Andrew, the Classic Car Guy. I even make the tea, walk the dogs and clean the windows.
You can contact the podcast with your thoughts and comments at:
podcast@classiccarguy.co.uk
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