C.M. Booth Collection
Small private museum in Rolvenden with about a dozen Morgan three-wheeler cars from 1909 to 1935 plus other veteran vehicles and motoring memorabilia.
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About the museum
The C.M. Booth Collection is a private museum of historic vehicles at the front of which stands Falstaff Antiques, in the High Street of Rolvenden, Kent. The collection first opened to visitors in 1972 and has grown considerably since then. It reflects the interest of its owner, Mr Booth, in Morgan three-wheeler cars.
The Morgan three-wheelers are the heart of the display. The first Morgan was built in 1909 by H.F.S. Morgan, who ran the Malvern Link Garage, and the cars on show date from 1909 to 1935. Their simple design allowed many different engines to be fitted, including J.A.P., M.A.G., Anzani, Blackburne, Matchless, Ford and Precision units. Most of the vehicles are in working order and several are driven on the road each year.
Beside the Morgans the museum shows other veteran vehicles, among them a 1929 Ford Model A, a 1929 Morris van, a 1904 Humber tri-car, a 1936 Bampton caravan and two motorcycles from 1911. Bicycles, tricycles, toy and model cars and motoring memorabilia complete the collection.
Highlights
- About eleven Morgan three-wheeler cars from 1909 to 1935 normally on display
- A 1913 four-wheeled Morgan
- 1904 Humber tri-car and 1936 Bampton caravan
- 1929 Ford Model A and 1929 Morris van
- Bicycles, tricycles, toy and model cars and motoring memorabilia
Permanent exhibition
- Morgan three-wheelers and historic vehicles – Morgan three-wheeler cars from 1909 to 1935 are shown with other veteran cars, motorcycles, caravans and motoring memorabilia.
- Founded
- 1972
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £5 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | £1Children aged 4 to 14. |
The website does not state the price for children under 4.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus route 2A runs between Ashford and Rolvenden and route 329 between Hastings and Rolvenden. The nearest railway stations are Headcorn and Ashford (Kent).
The museum gives the satnav postcode TN17 4LP and the what3words location lashed.precluded.ambushed.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Falstaff Antiques at the front of the museum sells a wide range of items, many with a motoring theme.
Events & venue rental
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