The 1966 Transport Through the Ages set issued by Brooke Bond is a 50-card educational series distributed in tea packets in the United Kingdom, with a companion album designed for pasting in the cards. Each card, measuring roughly 68 x 36 mm, features a color illustration with descriptive text, presenting a chronological survey of transportation history from early animal-powered travel through developments in land, sea, and air, and culminating in modern innovations of the mid-20th century. Among the more notable subjects for motorsport enthusiasts is the depiction of card #32 “Bluebird”, representing the pursuit of land speed records and the technological advancements associated with record-breaking automobiles. While the set is broad in scope—covering everything from stagecoaches and steam locomotives to ocean liners and aircraft—the inclusion of Bluebird provides a direct connection to auto racing history, highlighting the era’s fascination with speed and engineering achievement. As with many Brooke Bond issues of the period, the set combines accessible educational content with attractive artwork, and it remains a widely collected series today.
“Transport Through the Ages” – Album Front
“Transport Through the Ages” – Album Back
“Transport Through the Ages”
Partial Album Page and Card #32 Bluebird