American submarine 'Preparedness' at full speed, First World War mb-copyright Paul Luke/Illustration Works/Corbis Australian-born Selwyn Francis Edge was

Australian-born Selwyn Francis Edge was one of the pioneers of motor racing in the early years of the 20th century

Italian racing driver Alberto Ascari in action during the 1953 British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit

Interior view of the royal stables

Rosebery Avenue

and they retain a large following of enthusiasts to this day

American submarine 'Preparedness' at full speed, First World War mb-copyright Paul Luke/Illustration Works/Corbis Australian-born Selwyn Francis Edge wasAmerican submarine 'Preparedness' at full speed, First World War, 1914 1918, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914 1918, seventh edition, (The Swarthmore Press Ltd, London, c1920).