‘TILLY’, a car made in Longbridge 76 years ago, was the centre of attraction when it pulled up at the front door of the Council House in Bromsgrove on St George's Day, last Thursday.

The cherished vehicle, an Austin Ten, still with its original carpets and leather seats, is owned by enthusiast Alan Pugh from Milton Road, Catshill.

Alan formed the Worcestershire region of the national and international vintage Austin Ten Drivers' Club in 2003.

He and his friend Stuart Holbeche were in Bromsgrove for the signing of a club scroll which is being taken the length and breadth of Britain this year and which is being signed by civic dignitaries in the various regions it passes through. Later it will become part of the club's official archive and serve as a link to all the regions.

Alan said at its journety's end at the end in December it may be taken on a tour of the continent.

On hand to sign it on behalf of Bromsgrove District Council was its chairman, Cllr Caroline Spencer from Aston Fields.

She said she felt very honoured by being asked to sign the scroll adding it had been very appropriate that the signing should have been held on St. George’s Day and was delighted Bromsgrove was the chosen town in Worcestershire for that to happen.

Alan is the fourth owner of the car whose pet name is Tilly, a name given it by its previous, now sadly deceased, owner.

Tilly and other vehicles owned by club members are familiar to many people in and around Bromsgrove as they are often on display at local events According to Alan the club is thriving locally and its members are very supportive of its activities.

From Bromsgrove the scroll was taken to Gloucestershire at the weekend.