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AJ Dixon (racing Driver)
Alfred James Dixon (1886–1935) was a British Empire, British racing driver. He aided the development of both the motorcycle and motor car industries. He also helped establish the popularity of racing in Britain. Early life Dixon was born 21 October 1886 in St Pancras, the son of Alfred Archer Duxon, a publican, and Fanny Law, daughter of Richard Law. Richard was the publican of the Hare and Hounds in Layer Breton and had fought at the Battle of Sevastopol during Crimea War on board HMS Rodney (1833), HMS Rodney. Educated at The Ongar Academy, he completed an apprenticeship with a railway company. After leaving school, his father helped him establish a career in motorcycle racing. His father died in 1914 and Dixon inherited enough money to enable him to concentrate on his sport. When war broke out in August 1914, he tried to join the Royal Flying Corps, but was too heavy, so he joined the army as a dispatch rider. He served in France in the 101 (City of London) Engineer Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Empire
The British Empire was composed of the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1913, the British Empire held sway over 412 million people, of the world population at the time, and by 1920, it covered , of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its constitutional, legal, linguistic, and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, it was described as "the empire on which the sun never sets", as the Sun was always shining on at least one of its territories. During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
