Fuels Gold Part II - How Fuel Is Made

The unprecedented rise in the price of crude or 'unprocessed oil, has prompted many readers to ask, “Why is it so expensive?' In the continuing study of the most sought-after commodity on earth Alan Earnshaw examines stuff that comes out of the ground and how it turns into what fills your fuel tank.

STRATTEN’S SCENE

Shelvroke & Dewrey Part II

Last month, S W Stevens-Stratten began a two-part article series on the history of Letchworth-based Shelvoke & Drewry and he concludes the story with their post- World War II history!

SCENES PAST

Our Daily Bread

David Riley and David Hayward have selected more classic photos from the Chris Hodge Commercial collection of former COMMERCIAL MOTOR archives. This issue has a nostalgic view of bread vans of all shapes and sizes, including an appropriate bonus for ‘heavy lorry’ enthusiasts.

London’s Carmen - Part IV

Regretfully delayed from VRS106 due to the ill-health of the editorial team, Clive Birch concludes his fascinating account of London’s Carmen, an august and ancient body with a fascinating past and a secure future.