'Beaulieu' will never be the same without Lord Montagu

Editor: We all knew this day was coming nearer. Still many of us may have had the unconscious notion that Lord Montagu was immortal. And in a way he is, as his memory will always be connected with the Beaulieu Museum and the Autojumble for which many are preparing these days. The news took us as a complete surprise when it came in this morning from Michael Ware who knew and worked with him for nearly four decades: 

"With his death on Monday 31st August the world of the heritage and historic vehicle preservation has lost a mighty champion. He was 89 and had been suffering indifferent health for some time. Problems with his legs had resulted him using a mobility vehicle for journeys around the grounds of Palace House and into the rally fields to view events such as the annual Auto jumbles. Latterly he had to use a wheel chair, but this did not stop him travelling to his London Flat each week and attending the House of Lords.

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