David Rooney, Transport Curator, takes a closer look at the ‘Whippet’ cycle, introduced in 1885.
Our world-class collection forms an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical achievements from across the globe. Come behind the scenes as we explore new object acquisitions and meet the conservation team.
Transport Curator David Rooney explores the long history of the hybrid vehicle.
Head of Collections Tilly Blyth recaps BBC4’s latest Micro Men episode.
Transport Curator David Rooney discusses the BMW MINI E trials and the potential for it to join the likes of the curiously-shaped G-Wiz electric car on our streets.
David Rooney celebrates the fortieth anniversary of Concorde’s first flight.
Transport Curator David Rooney celebrates fifty years of the Mini.
Transport Curator David Rooney takes a look at the history of the vehicles used to deliver the mail.
David Rooney discusses the recent success of the British engineers who broke the world steam-car land speed record.
David Rooney celebrates the 90th anniversary of the first daily scheduled airline service.
David Rooney, Transport Curator, shares an anecdote about some recent filming in Wroughton.
David Rooney takes a closer look at Sierra Susie – one of our crash test dummies.
Transport Curator, David Rooney explores the history of self-guided cars.