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Metro
9 hours ago
- Business
- Metro
‘Totally overrated' restaurant crowned the best in the UK — as top 100 revealed
Here's a look at the full list of restaurants as named in the National Restaurant Awards 2025: Ritz, London 2. Moor Hall, Aughton 3. The Ledbury, London 4. Trinity, London 5. Bouchon Racine, London 6. Oma, London 7. AngloThai, London 8. Osip, Bruton, Somerset 9. Ynyshir, Eglwys Fach, Ceredigion 10. Dorian, London 11. Mountain, London 12. The Devonshire, London 13. Kiln, London 14. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, London 15. Woven by Adam Smith, Sunningdale, Berkshire 16. Ikoyi, London 17. Lyla, Edinburgh 18. A Wong, London 19. Da Terra, London 20. Brooklands by Claude Bosi, London 21. Lyle's London (closed since May) 22. Kitchen Table, London 23. Josephine Bouchon, London 24. Endo at the Rotunda, London 25. Paul Ainsworth at No.6, Padstow, Cornwall 26. Restaurant Pine, east Wallhouses, Northumberland 27. Canteen, London 28. The Unruly Pig, Bromeswell, Suffolk 29. Sabor, London 30. Row on 5, London 31. Restaurant Sat Bains, Nottingham 32. Bibi, Lodon 33. Kolae, London 34. The Sportsman, Seasalter, Kent 35. L'Enclume, Cartmel, Cumbria 36. Higher Ground, Mancester 37. Camille, London 38. Core by Clare Smyth, London 39. Claude Bosi at Bibendum, London 40. Chishuru, London 41. The Glenturret Lalique, Crieff, Perth and Kinross 42. Frog by Adam Handling, London 43. JÖRO, Wharncliffe Side, South Yorkshire 44. Grace & Savour, Hampton in Arden, Solihull 45. Updown Farmhouse, Deal, Kent 46. Dongnae, Bristol 47. Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Great Milton, Oxfordshire 48. Opheem, Birmingham 49. Restaurante Interlude, Horsham, West Sussex 50. Kol, London 51. Agora, London 52. Akoko, London 53. Chez Bruce, London 54. Brat, London 55. The Forest Side, Grasmere, Cumbria 56. Gorse, Cardiff 57. Humble Chicken, London 58. Cornus, London 59. Morchella, London 60. Skof, Manchester 61. Sollip, London 62. The Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai, Brampton, Cumbria 63. Starling, Esher, Surrey 64. Plates, London 65. Wilsons, Bristol 66. The Kinneuchar Inn, Kilconquhar, Fife 67. Solstice, Newcastle 68. Annwn, Narberth, Pembrokeshire 69. The Clove Club, London 70. Wildflowers, London 71. The French House, London 72. Mýse, Hovingham, north Yorkshire 73. Restaurant Hjem, Hexham, Northumberland 74. Sola, London 75. The Angel at Hetton, Hetton, north Yorkshire 76. The Muddlers Club, Belfast 77. Heft, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria 78. Inver, Cairndow, Argyll and Bute 79. The Little Chartroom, Edinburgh 80. The Fordwich Arms, Fordwich, Kent 81. The Black Swan at Oldstead, Oldstead, north Yorkshire 82. Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, Lichfield, Staffordshire 83. The Grill by Tom Booton, London 84. Hide, London 85. The Parkers Arms, Newton-In-Bowland, Lancashire 86. Solo, Omskirk, Lancashire 87. Fallow, London 88. Forge at Middleton Lodge, Richmond, north Yorkshire 89. Lita, London 90. The Quality Chophouse, London 91. Planque, London 92. Gymkhana, London 93. Lisboeta, London 94. Crocadon, Saltash, Cornwall 95. Luca, London 96. The Seahorse, Dartmouth, Devon 97. The Palmerston, Edinburgh 98. Trivet, London 99. St. John, London 100. Maison Francois, London
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Brooklands tribute to Weybridge man who died in Donington crash
The chief executive of Brooklands Museum has paid tribute to the former vice chairman of its Members organisation, who died in a racing crash on Grimwade, 72, died in a crash at Donington Park circuit on 24 May while competing at the Vintage Motorsport Patterson hailed Mr Grimwade, from Weybridge, as a "wonderful character and a wonderful man".National governing body Motorsport UK said it "sends its sincerest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Julian, as well as the Vintage Sports Car Club". Speaking on Radio Surrey, Mr Patterson said: "He was very passionate about his pre-war cars and about Brooklands."It's truly a tragic loss to us all in the community - not just at Brooklands but across the wider historic car community as well."He was just a true gentleman who always had time for anyone."Mr Grimwade is credited by Brooklands as being one of the founders of the Members organisation as it is today and served as its vice chairman until 2023.A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said it was notified of a single vehicle collision at a licensed track day at Donington Park on 24 force added: "The driver of the vehicle – a man in his 70s – was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced deceased."Enquiries are ongoing on behalf of the coroner, it added, but no criminal investigation is taking UK said it would also conduct into the governing body the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) also issued a statement on X, following the Donington Park death which it said was one of three fatal motorsport incidents, including one in Scotland and a third in Denmark.
Auto Express
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Best cars for road trips - our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
Everyone loves a road trip! There is no better feeling than when the sun's shining, your favourite tunes are on the stereo and there's miles of open road ahead to your destination. However, you can only truly experience the greatest road journeys by driving one of the very best road trip cars, so we're here to help with this crucial decision. Advertisement - Article continues below Whether it's a sensible SUV that can carry all your friends and their luggage, a svelte drop-top for wafting down the highway or even a brawny Italian supercar for maximum thrills, our expert road testers certainly have their own ideas of what makes a truly great road trip car. After all, every journey is unique, so there aren't really any wrong answers here. Whatever you want from your upcoming road trip adventure, you'll find the perfect wheels for the job right here. Read on to find our team members' nominations for the best road trip cars of them all. By Jordan Katsianis BHP/engine size: 530bhp; 6.75-litre 530bhp; 6.75-litre Engine/gears: V8 twin-turbo/6-speed automatic V8 twin-turbo/6-speed automatic 0-62mph/top speed: 5 seconds/184mph 5 seconds/184mph Price new/price now: £230,000/£130,000 We're not sure there's a more elegant way of making progress across vast distances than inside a Bentley Brooklands. This enormous two-door coupe is very much of the old school, sharing almost nothing with any modern Bentley (or Volkswagen). This means that it was hand-built, and although it's a 2008 model with more than a few archaic elements, it's all the better for them. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below This includes its twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V8, which came with a pushrod valvetrain and 1,050Nm of torque. That gave this behemoth enough grunt to sail down any road without so much as a whisper – probably to St Tropez, because Monaco is so déclassé. Advertisement - Article continues below Aerodynamics aren't this car's forte, but the bluff front end and grille are so far away from you, the wind noise they create won't be audible anyway. So what you're left with is a stunning, spacious, hand-crafted motor car that will never be repeated – a golden age where new meets old. By Richard Ingram BHP/engine size: 201bhp; 2.0-litre 201bhp; 2.0-litre Engine/gears: four-cylinder diesel/seven-speed automatic four-cylinder diesel/seven-speed automatic 0-62mph/top speed: 11.9 seconds/126mph 11.9 seconds/126mph Price new/price now: £75,000/£60,000-plus My choice for the best road trip car is one that attempts to cover all bases, rather than excelling in any one area. It's certainly not the fastest or sharpest car (ahem, van) on this list, and it's definitely not the most frugal. But none other of these vehicles has the space for four adults to eat, sleep and socialise in complete comfort; the Volkswagen California is unequivocal road trip royalty. I actually think the previous T6.1-generation California Ocean would be my pick – its punchy diesel engine, clever cabin and general usefulness combine to surpass the current model, in my opinion. The two-ring hob means you can boil a kettle and fry your eggs at the same time, while the built-in sink means there's no need to brave the campsite kitchen if you don't want to. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below But best of all, you can stop wherever you please and soak in the view – all from the comfort of your coil-sprung double bed. You're not doing that in your Bentley Brooklands, dear Jordan. Latest Volkswagen California deals By Paul Barker BHP/engine size: 181bhp; 2.0-litre 181bhp; 2.0-litre Engine/gears: Four-cylinder/6-speed manual Four-cylinder/6-speed manual 0-62mph/top speed: 6.5 seconds/136mph 6.5 seconds/136mph Price new/price now: £33,115/£25,499 While some of my colleagues are a little too hung up on a road trip being a mile-munching expedition, I'm picturing deserted roads - either Alpine or Highlands would be fine - bright sunshine and the sweetest handling little drop-top two-seater. The Mazda MX-5 is the obvious answer, but only because it's the right one. Not too much power - though I would pick the 2.0-litre engine over the 1.5 - space in the boot for a week or two's worth of road trip luggage, and just enough cabin stowage for the Haribo. The motorway isn't the Mazda's natural environment but it's not phased, and once you get onto those deserted twisty roads and have the wind in your hair, it'll be worth every droning motorway mile. The MX-5 is a driving dream, plus it always was – and always will be – a joyous (relative) bargain that's cheap to run. So that road trip won't break the bank either. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Latest Mazda MX-5 deals By Ellis Hyde BHP: 200bhp 200bhp Powertrain: 1x e-motor, 99.8kWh battery; single-speed automatic 1x e-motor, 99.8kWh battery; single-speed automatic 0-62mph/top speed: 9.4 secs/114mph 9.4 secs/114mph Price new/price now: £65,035/£65,035 If your attitude to planning road trips is 'the more the merrier', there's probably no better car than the seven-seat Kia EV9. The rather brick-like shape means the cabin is incredibly spacious; so much so that adults can fit in the rearmost seats, which also recline and have charging ports so there'll be no squabbling over whose phone gets topped up. The ride is incredibly comfortable, plus road and wind noise at motorway speeds is minimal. Yes the EV9 is electric, which to some will disqualify it as a road trip car. However, the colossal 99.8kWh battery provides up to 349 miles of range – that's enough to go from Edinburgh to Cambridge, or Monaco to Venice, in one go. Perhaps better still, drivers can add up to 154 miles worth of juice from just 15 minutes of charging. If you want to spend a little longer stretching your legs, the EV9 can recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in 24 minutes. The Kia is able to charge so quickly because it features an 800-volt electrical system – the same tech the Porsche Taycan uses. The base model, which offers the longest range, might only produce 200bhp but it's still adequate for leisurely cruising through counties, or in fact countries. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Of course, if you don't need to ferry around an entire netball team, in five-seat mode the EV9 offers an enormous 828 litres of boot space. Or if mountain biking is your thing, that's not an issue when all but the front seats are folded down, because you get a van-like 2,318 litres to play with. Latest Kia EV9 deals By Chris Rosamond BHP/engine size: 420bhp; 4.7-litre 420bhp; 4.7-litre Engine/gears: V8/6-speed manual V8/6-speed manual 0-62mph/top speed: 4.7 seconds 0-62mph/180mph 4.7 seconds 0-62mph/180mph Price new/price now: £120,000/£30,000+ The ultimate road trip car just has to be a convertible, doesn't it? It should probably be British too, thrilling but never tiresome to drive, and most definitely a joyous thing to look at and listen to. So I'm picking the previous-generation Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, a variant of one of the most successful Astons of all time, and surely one of the prettiest. I'd be very happy with the 4.7-litre version introduced on the 2009 model-year, with a modest – by today's standards at least – 420bhp, and I want the rare traditional manual shift for the rear-mounted transaxle to enjoy the most engaging driving experience. With the roof down and that fabulous-sounding engine reverberating off the scenery, this is motoring in the most glorious and glamorous fashion imaginable. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Sure, some might quibble about a few of the Vantage's Ford parts-bin components, or argue that a Porsche 911 is a more technically accomplished driving machine, but who cares? Live and let live, I say! Perhaps unsurprisingly, most previous-generation Vantages seem to have been equipped with the Sportshift automated gearbox, which isn't really such a bad thing if you want the most relaxing of road trips. They're not two-a-penny either, with only around 6,200 V8 Vantage Roadsters produced up to 2017 before a new Vantage arrived. More than 15,000 coupe versions were produced, alongside the much rarer V12 Vantage, of which Aston Martin built roughly 2,500 coupes and fewer than 500 Roadsters. You can pick up an early V8 Vantage Roadster for as little as £25k these days, and given the manual variant's rarity, the investment potential looks very promising. By Tom Jervis BHP/engine size: 532bhp; 5.7-litre 532bhp; 5.7-litre Engine/gears: V12 N/A/6-speed manual or 6-speed automated manual V12 N/A/6-speed manual or 6-speed automated manual 0-62mph/top speed 4.2 seconds/196mph 4.2 seconds/196mph Price new/price now: £170,500/£50-130,000 Just because something looks a bit awkward, it doesn't mean someone should overlook it – that's something I like to tell myself when I look in the mirror, but it's also true for the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. The predecessor to the FF, Ferrari's first four-wheel-drive car, the 612 was instead based on the 599 of the time and donned a bespoke, if a tad cloddish, all-aluminium body designed by Pininfarina. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Under the sweeping bonnet lies the same 5.7-litre V12 used in the 575 Superamerica, which can either be paired with Ferrari's notoriously clunky F1 automatic gearbox, or a mouth-watering six-speed gated manual. With massive doors that open to reveal a cabin suitable for four adults, the 612 is a quirky cut-price alternative to Ferrari's current four-seat GT, the Purosangue, which costs roughly three-to-six times as much as a used 612. By Alex Ingram BHP/engine size: 488bhp; 3.0-litre 488bhp; 3.0-litre Engine/gears: 6cyl twin-turbo/8-speed automatic 6cyl twin-turbo/8-speed automatic 0-62mph/top speed: 3.7 seconds 0-62mph/187mph 3.7 seconds 0-62mph/187mph Price new/price now: £80,700/£70,000 Right now, the distance between the Alpina B3 and BMW M3 is as close as it's ever been, yet the Alpina has retained its luxurious nature and feels just as quick as the M3 - all the while undercutting it by a significant margin and making it the better road trip car. The understated (some might say tasteful) looks compared with the BMW M3 are exactly what you want on a long journey too - attention can be tiresome after a while. Despite the restrained looks, however, the B3's straight-six pumps out 488bhp - 10bhp more than you get in the non-Competition M3 sold in other markets. Should your road trip include stretches of the German autobahn, you might learn the 155mph limiter has been chucked out with a derestricted top speed of 187mph awaiting you. On a slightly more practical note, we've obviously had to go for the Touring here, which gets a split-opening bootlid, unlike the new 5 Series Touring, and a 500-litre boot. By Dean Gibson BHP/engine size: 454bhp; 5.0-litre 454bhp; 5.0-litre Engine/gears: V8/6-speed manual V8/6-speed manual 0-62mph/top speed: 4.8 seconds/166mph 4.8 seconds/166mph Price new/price now: £57,655/£40,000 Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below When I think of a road trip, my mind wanders to the USA, Route 66 and long drives behind the wheel of a big, lazy V8. Now a monster machine doesn't really work in the US or Europe, but a Ford Mustang still manages to deliver a V8 soundtrack in a rear-wheel-drive package that makes more sense on this side of the Atlantic. There's effortless power from the big 5.0-litre under the bonnet, and if you really want to cruise, Ford's 10-speed auto makes things effortless. But I'd want a bit more involvement than that when it comes to twistier roads, so I'd have to choose a manual instead, while the Mach 1 has some choice upgrades that make it a better driver's car than the standard GT, both in terms of driving enjoyment and looks. Latest Ford Mustang deals By Max Adams BHP/engine size: 163bhp; 2.4-litre 163bhp; 2.4-litre Engine/gears: inline-5 turbo diesel/5-speed automatic inline-5 turbo diesel/5-speed automatic 0-62mph/top speed: 10.2 seconds/130mph 10.2 seconds/130mph Price new/price now: £27,503/£1,000 I've chosen a 20-year-old Volvo S80, because I've actually gone to Sweden and back in one, and apart from a random warning message, few other cars would have done it better. It's got a generous boot that can swallow lots of luggage (plus tools and spare oil, just in case), and a substantial fuel tank – we managed to get from Wolfsburg to Gothenburg on a single tank. And you can handle hundreds of miles behind the wheel because the seats are very supportive and don't cause backache. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Sure, a V12 Ferrari is a lot more fun, but if you've got hours of motorway driving to do and you need something efficient, comfortable and dependable, you can't go far wrong with an old Volvo. I've gone a little off-piste with my choice and chosen a 20-year-old Volvo S80, which you could probably pick up for less than the cost of an annual service of Tom's 612 Scaglietti. But there is method in my madness because I've actually road tripped one of these along with a couple of friends to Sweden and back. And apart from a random warning message, few other cars would have been better suited to the task. Firstly, the S80 is a large car with a generous boot that can swallow lots of luggage (plus tools and spare oil, just in case). It also has a substantial 70-litre fuel tank, extending the distance between fill-ups – we managed to get from Wolfsburg to Gothenburg on a single tank. It also nicely bookends the economical D5 diesel engine, which averaged 42mpg over the 3,000 miles we covered. True, it isn't a fast car, but it can still hack a 100mph cruise (on a de-restricted German Autobahn, of course), plus thanks to decent soundproofing, it isn't tiring to spend many hours at the helm. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below And you really can handle hundreds of miles behind the wheel, because the seats are very supportive. Even after just a few miles, you'll understand why so many police forces use Volvos as patrol cars. I've driven hundreds of test cars over the years, and I still highly rate the seats of this car even against far more expensive machinery. At no point in our trip did we experience any discomfort. Sure, a V12 Ferrari is a lot more fun if you happen to be going somewhere where the roads are twisty, but if you're just spending countless hours on motorways and you need something efficient, comfortable and dependable, you can't go far wrong with an old diesel Volvo. By Alistair Crooks BHP/engine size: 345bhp; 3.0-litre 345bhp; 3.0-litre Engine/gears: straight-six twin-turbo/eight-speed automatic straight-six twin-turbo/eight-speed automatic 0-62mph/top speed: 5.7 seconds 0-62mph/145mph 5.7 seconds 0-62mph/145mph Price new/price now: £108,775/£85,000 We all know how good these things are when it comes to mile-munching on the motorways, but for extra peace of mind, if your road trip ends up going off road, then a Range Rover will have you covered. The L322 generation did pique my interest, but I've gone for the latest and greatest full-fat Range Rover here. Instead of topping up at every fuel station with a thirsty V8, I've kept some common sense by going for the mild-hybrid D350 diesel - which we ran on our test fleet a few years back for over 18,000 miles when it returned an impressive 38.2mpg. There are certainly more dynamically capable alternatives in this list, but if you want to arrive at a destination feeling as refreshed as possible, then you can't do much better than a Range Rover. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The Range Rover isn't the kind of car to seek out the country's best driving roads - even if it'll locate them in a serene manner. There is a slight left-field solution however, because the Range Rover has a 3,500kg towing capacity and several useful accessories to make towing easier, such as an electrically deployable tow bar and self-levelling rear suspension. This means you can waft up to your favourite bit of tarmac - whether that's in the Scottish highlands or Cornwall's coast in the cosseting Range Rover and take out your performance car of choice when you get there. Latest Range Rover deals By Steve Walker BHP/engine size: 309bhp; 5.0-litre 309bhp; 5.0-litre Engine/gears: V10 diesel/6-speed automatic V10 diesel/6-speed automatic 0-62mph/top speed 7.6 seconds/144mph 7.6 seconds/144mph Price new/price now: £55,000/£5,000 There will be those who very strongly disagree but in my eyes, if you're embarking on a proper road trip, you need a big car with an even bigger diesel engine. The Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI ticks the first box and completely atomises the second one by virtue of being fitted with an engine that really has no place in a family SUV. Back in 2003, big engines were still a thing and VW decided to blow rivals out of the water in the black-pump category by signing off the world's most powerful production diesel engine at the time. The 5.0-litre V10 generates 309bhp and 750Nm, which translates to effortless travel in the Mk1 Touareg's plush but understated cabin, and on its standard air-suspension. The official fuel economy of 23mpg isn't perhaps what you might want from an oil burner on a long trip and there will certainly be reliability (and environmental) concerns with these cars 20 years on. It'll do 500 miles on a tank, however, and for a one-off fantasy road trip, there's nothing to beat the muscular Touareg at the price - especially if you've got a giant caravan. Latest Volkswagen Touareg deals Buy a car with Auto Express. 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Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Mission possible
St. James Much like the return of wide-leg jeans and the Jedi, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back with a vengeance. In 2014, this viral social media campaign garnered worldwide attention for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurological disease also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Participants filmed themselves having a bucket of ice water dumped on their heads, then nominated friends and family to do the same and/or donate to ALS research. Photo by Wanda Prychitko Brooklands Admin Staff accepted the challenge from another school in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division, encouraging everyone to make positive youth mental health a priority. In Canada alone, more than $17 million was raised in five months, and more than $220 million US was raised globally. ALS continues to be a fatal condition that takes people in their prime. Fast forward to 2025, and the Ice Bucket Challenge is front-and-centre of a new movement launched by Mental Illness Needs Discussion, a student club at the University of South Carolina. Dubbed the #SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket Challenge, the campaign encourages us to engage in conversation, reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, foster mutual support and advocate for suicide prevention. Mondays A weekly look at news and events that matter in your communities. In 2022, Health Canada reported that one in four Canadian youth had been diagnosed as struggling with one or a combination of mental, emotional, developmental or behavioural issues. Suicide was the second leading cause of death among those aged 15 to 34. These numbers are staggering, tragic and avoidable. The Ice Bucket Challenge is but a medium, with the capacity to draw attention to a host of concerns. I have no doubt that other issues worthy of our attention will use the Ice Bucket Challenge to shine a light on their cause in the future. Just as door-to-door canvassing was initiated by a single group, we know that many, many organizations have utilized the model to raise awareness and funds. If it ain't broke – don't fix it. In the midst of so much Canada-U.S. divisiveness, I think we can agree that the mental health of youth everywhere is a critical issue, and not one to be politicized. Whether you splash yourself, nominate a friend, donate your time or assets, the point is to be open to others in need and not be afraid of the conversation. You can be involved as little or as much as you like – but please be involved. Wanda PrychitkoSt. James-Assiniboia community correspondent Wanda Prychitko is a community correspondent for St. James-Assiniboia. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
New York Times
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
New Watch to Honor British Racehorse's Winning Career
A Brooklands Watch Company timepiece honoring a legendary British racehorse is scheduled to debut next week in collaboration with the annual Cheltenham Festival of British horse racing. The Golden Miller Racing Chronograph, with a stopwatch function, was designed to commemorate Golden Miller, the horse who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup every year from 1932-36. The watch was created in partnership with the Jockey Club, founded in 1750, which operates 15 major British racetracks and training grounds. The 100-piece limited edition has a 41-millimeter stainless steel case with an automatic movement by Sellita, a SW500 Bv b, and is priced at 6,800 pounds ($8,630). As an added touch, the strap buckles were made with an aluminum alloy melted from one of the horseshoes worn by the horse in 1934. It will be the second watch introduced by Brooklands, which was founded in 2017 by Simon Jeffs and named after the motor racing circuit and aerodrome in Surrey, England, now an aviation and motoring museum. 'My uncle invited me to Brooklands Museum in 2017 to see his racecar, built at Brooklands around 1936, and I couldn't believe the level of expertise,' said Mr. Jeffs, an aeromechanical systems engineer, referring to his uncle, John, who was a British Airways Concorde engineer and a racecar collector. 'My day job is taking airplane engines apart, so I'm always amazed at the intricacies of all engines. I wanted to capture the Brooklands heritage in a watch brand.' Brooklands' debut watch was the Triple-Four Racing Chronograph, a 500-piece design issued in 2023 at £5,754. It was created by Terence Conran, the celebrated British designer and restaurateur, before his death in 2020, and produced by the Swiss watchmaker Roventa Henex. That chronograph honored the Napier-Railton racing car, built at Brooklands in 1933. The expansion of Brooklands' offering is seen by some as a harbinger of the future of watchmaking in the country. 'We're in a resurgence in the British watch industry, and people like Simon are coming in with an engineering background and might be able to help bring at least some degree of manufacturing back to Britain,' said Alistair Audsley, the chief executive of British Watch & Clock Makers, a trade association established in 2020. 'In 1850, the British made about half of the world's watches, but by 1970, it was virtually zero.' For Mr. Jeffs, the Brooklands watches are a testament to that history — and to the future. 'The Triple-Four and the Golden Miller are pieces of art with a purpose,' he said. 'They have a beating heart and a story of British motor racing and horse racing to tell.'
