Edward Shrapnell Smith (1875–1952) was a prominent pioneer and promoter of commercial road transport.[1] After attending the inaugural meeting of the Self-propelled Traffic Association organised by David Salomons in London in 1895, Shrapnell Smith established the Liverpool branch on 26 October 1896.[2] He joined Edmund Dangerfield on The Commercial Motor, being editor from its launch in March 1905.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Bartrip, P. W. J. (2004). "Smith, Edward Shrapnell Shrapnell- (1875–1952), promoter of commercial road transport". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/98055. ISBN 9780198614111. Retrieved 29 February 2020. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ↑ "Liverpool Self-propelled Traffic Association - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Graces Guide. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  3. ↑ "Journal banner". The Commercial Motor (16 March 1905): 1. 1905.
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