Object in Focus: 3D Printed Vulcan Steering Wheel
Object number: T202693 Object Description: 3D Printed Vulcan Steering Wheel Object Type: Artefacts It is sometimes the case that in an archive, there are boxes with completely unknown contents. Taking the lid off becomes a bit of a gamble – will it be something...
Celebrating 28 years of the Aston Martin Heritage Trust
On the 5th August 2026, we celebrate 28 years since the Aston Martin Heritage Trust was formed.Over nearly three decades, the Trust has grown into an organisation that now cares for and preserves 24 heritage vehicles and the largest Aston Martin archive in the world,...
An Engineer’s Toolkit: David Brown’s Draughtsman’s Set
Among the many objects in the museum’s collection, some tell stories not only about the industries that shaped our region, but also about the people behind them. One such object is a draughtsman’s instrument chest that once belonged to David Brown, the industrialist...
Remembering Robert Bamford on His Birthday
Every year on 16th June, it’s worth taking a moment to remember Robert Bamford, one of the men who helped start the story of Aston Martin. Born in 1883 and educated at Sherborne School in Dorset, Robert Bamford developed a passion for engineering and cycling...