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The Clarkson Steam Bus c.1900s (archive ref DDPD2-2-11)
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In the early 1900s, this Clarkson steam bus was the popular mode of public transport around Beverley. With a top speed of 12mph it still beat walking or jogging to your destination, but seats were at a premium as it only carried 10 people!..(Why not try searching our East Riding of Yorkshire Map ( ...erarchives/map ) for more historic images? .erarchives/map ( ...erarchives/map ) )..(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of Creative Commons. .Please cite 'East Riding Archives ( http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/leisure/archives-family-and-local-history/ ) ' when reusing. ..Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply. If unsure please email [email protected]
The automobile was first invented and perfected in Germany and France in the late 1890s. Americans quickly came to dominate the automotive industry after WWI. Throughout this initial era, the development of automotive technology was rapid. Hundreds of small manufacturers competing to gain the world's attention. Key developments included the electric ignition system, independent suspension, and four-wheel brakes. Transmissions and throttle controls were widely adopted and safety glass also made its debut. Henry Ford perfected mass-production techniques, and Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler emerged as the “Big Three” auto companies by the 1920s. Car manufacturers received enormous orders from the military during World War II, and afterward automobile production in the United States, Europe, and Japan soared.
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