NEW PARKING SPACES UNVEILED
The centenary of a Froghill car park was observed on Monday with the unveiling of two new parking spaces.
Despite miserable weather, 43 people turned out to watch Mayor Peter Rudge unveil the new spaces at the White Horse Lane car park.
The car park, owned by Froghill Council, was first opened in 1906, when it contained only 10 spaces. It was given a gravel surface thirty years later and received its first coat of tarmacadam in 1962.
The highlight of the morning was the arrival of two cars, each of which occupied one of the new spaces.
The first to arrive was a 1906 Rover 6hp, specially loaned for the day by the Beaulieu Motor Museum. It was joined moments later by a 2006 Jaguar XJR.
In unveiling the new parking spaces, Mayor Rudge said: "We are indeed fortunate to have such a wonderful facility in our town.
"The new additions ensure that ample parking will be available to Froghill residents for many years to come."
24/08/06 @ 02:10