Sir Malcolm Campbell, on the left, possibly at Coniston Size:S: 36 x 28cm 'Last Vestige of the River

'Last Vestige of the River Fleet

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Completed railways are shown in a firm black line

After the Bath

Sir Malcolm Campbell, on the left, possibly at Coniston Size:S: 36 x 28cm 'Last Vestige of the RiverSir Malcolm Campbell, on the left, possibly at Coniston, 1939. In 1924, in a 'Bluebird', Campbell took his first official international land speed record of 146. 16 miles per hour at Pendine Sands, Wales. In 1925 back at Pendine he beat this record with a speed of 150. 766 mph becoming the first driver to exceed 150 mph. In 1932, he became the first man to exceed 250 mph with a 253. 97 mph. In 1935 he became the first man to better 300 mph at 301. 13