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THE HOWL OF a British V12, the growl of an American V8. Even up here the dominant soundtracks that accompany the Le Mans 24 Hours are all too distinct as miniature Aston Martin Valkyries and Cadillac

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: OCTOBER

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When we are asked who invented the railways, we can confidently say we did – Britain. But precisely who was involved and how it all developed is a long story. By the end of the 18th century, the Indus

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Your interesting feature about the role of medieval warhorses in shaping British history (August) reminded me of a subsequent occasion in which horsepower became a critical factor. In April 1660, with