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Licence for a mechanically propelled vehicle
Licence for a mechanically propelled vehicle, otherwise known as a road tax disc, issued by Surrey County Council and valid until 31 December 1951. It is made out for a private car, an Austin, and cost twelve pounds ten shillings. Date: 1951
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1951 Austin Authority Cost Council Cream Disc Excise Handwriting Handwritten Licence Official Pounds Private Propelled Shillings Surrey Twelve Valid Vehicles December Mechanically
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1. Title: A Vintage Road Tax Disc from Surrey County Council, England, 1951 This photograph showcases an authentic road tax disc issued by Surrey County Council in England, valid until the 31st of December 1951. Known as a mechanically propelled vehicle licence or road tax disc, this document granted the legal right for the use of a privately owned mechanically propelled vehicle on public roads in the United Kingdom. The featured disc is for a specific Austin car, a classic model from the 1950s. The black and cream design, adorned with intricate handwritten details, exudes an air of nostalgia and historical significance. The cost for this licence was twelve pounds ten shillings, a considerable sum during that era. The Surrey County Council, as a local authority, was responsible for issuing these licences under the Excise Act. The disc's validity period, clearly displayed in the handwritten text, indicates that it was issued in the later half of the 1950s. This era, known as the '50s or the Fifties, was a time of significant social, cultural, and technological changes in the UK. The Austin car, a symbol of personal mobility and freedom during this period, is represented by the green text on the disc. The combination of the vintage Austin car and the handwritten road tax disc creates a striking image that transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the history of transportation in Britain.
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