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2 unusual facts about Earls Court


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The former wooden track was a shortened version of the London six-day racing track used at Earls Court in 1967 (not to be confused with a similar track used at Wembley from 1968 to 1980).

Ronald True

In March 1922 he murdered Olive Young (also known as Gertrude Yates), a prostitute, in her flat at 13 Finborough Road, Earls Court, and stole some money.


Barons Court tube station

Many people mistakenly believe that name Barons Court is inspired by Earls Court to the east and the association of the area in the early 19th century with the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (died 1806) and his English wife Elizabeth (the Margravine, the widow of the 6th Baron Craven).

Larry Gott

His 'reaction recliner' won many plaudits and awards including the Allemuir Award for Industry and the Blueprint Award for Creativity, presented by the Milanese architect Mario Bellini at the 2001 '100% design' show at London's Earls Court.

Leyland Panther Cub

Leyland produced a Strachan-bodied B43D demonstrator for the 1966 Earls Court show, this was YTB771D which in 1967 became the sole Panther Cub in the Eastbourne Corporation fleet.

Lucha Britannia

2009 saw Lucha Britannia become the first UK based wrestling promotion to feature on live British television in twenty-five years when they featured in their coverage of the Brit Awards after-party at Earls Court hosted by Rufus Hound.

Triumph TR1 / 20TS

The 20TS was shown to the public in October 1952 at the London Motor Show at Earls Court.

Vauxhall Slant-4 engine

It is said that when Vauxhall unveiled its new slant-four engine at the 1966 Earls Court Motor Show its bore centers were exactly the same as those proposed by Lotus for their new all-alloy engine.


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Harold Radford

Harold Radford (Coachbuilders) were to build the Cortina-Ogle GT which was presented at the 1963 Earls Court Motor Show by Stirling Moss.