Royal Coach with Jim Frecklington
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Australian master craftsman Jim Frecklington has been making royal carriages for decades. The crown on top of the carriage is made from timber believed to over 1,000 years old and donated in 2019 by Westminster Abbey. The roof is decorated with 56 bronze flowers representing every Commonwealth country’s national flower. Jim has placed Australia’s — the golden wattle — above the door through which the King and Queen will one day step. The undercarriage is spotted gum, an Australian hardwood, and the cabin is made from aluminium panels shaped by hand on an English wheeling machine. The metal is the same used in Rolls-Royce cars. Red wheel hubs embossed with a gold crown logo rotate with the wheels, another idea copied from the luxury motors.Jim’s is a fascinating story. And to see a Royal Coach up close and hear how it was put together is a rare opportunity indeed.
Nick Illek is organising a "cafe" lunch nearby afterwards - if you want to join in contact him, treasurer@rrbccnsw.org.au
Location
North Head workshop
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Royal Coach with Jim Frecklington
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