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The Protector Lamp Company’s car

I am Josh, a PhD student based at Manchester Metropolitan University and the Museum of Science and Industry. I am researching the history of the Manchester Motoring Industry which started, prospered, and declined between 1896 and 1939.

Protector Lamp cars made in Ecclesvia The Protector Lamp Company’s car

“The image above shows two “Bijou” cars, probably at a Manchester Motor Show between 1902 and 1905. At 95 guineas the “bijou” car was an attempt at a light car that was more affordable than some of its rivals. The company also tried to target the commercial vehicle market with a van body built on the same chassis for 100 guineas. A picture of one can be seen below belonging to Manchester firm Messrs. Dawson, Halliweh and Co., makers of “Excelda” handkerchiefs. “

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OLYMPIC FLAME ABU DHABI

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Source: OLYMPIC FLAME ARRIVAL – ABU DHABI

The Special Olympics World Games 2019 will be hosted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in March 2019 for the first time in the Middle East North Africa since the movement’s founding over 50 years ago. The Crown Prince Court led the winning bid efforts with a mission to promote positive social change for people with intellectual disabilities and create a more inclusive society.

Special Olympics is the world’s largest humanitarian sporting event and a global movement which focuses on the empowerment of People of Determination with intellectual disabilities through the power of sport.