Bartholomew Giants of Industry Pictorial Map Series – British Leyland

Pictorial celebration of the evolution of British automobile manufacturing.

“On 14 May 1968, the British Leyland Motor Corporation became fact when two large organizations, the Leyland Motor Corporation and British Motor Holdings, merged and amalgamated many famous companies – some more than 150 years old- which are part of the history of Britain’s industrial development…In this, the first of our “Giants of Industry” series, we feature some of the famous cars which have been produced by the Corporation and its predecessors.” [upper left]

This vibrant sheet provides an illustrated overview of the industrial history of one of Britain’s largest automobile manufacturers, ranging from the 1897 Daimler Wagonette (4 h.p.) to the cars of today shown at the bottom. Iconic classics and revolutionary designs like the Mini, Austin Seven, and Morris Minor are accompanied by lesser-known designs from Triumph, Jaguar, Austin, Riley, and other manufacturers whose badges can be seen at the bottom of the page. Prominent figures in the industry are also profiled.

Copywritten and published by John Bartholomew & Co., probably around 1975 based on the presence of the Austin Allegro and Austin Morris 18-22, both introduced that year.