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WMW member receives honorary doctorate

7/31/2014

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WMW veteran Roy Brooks has received an honorary doctorate from Bolton University for an “outstanding contribution to automotive engineering”.

An innovative and successful academic career included renowned publications such as the Vehicle Craft Series (the 'Brooks Books') from 1971 and still in production. International Chairman of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club 1988-1991, he was awarded RREC Life Membership earlier this year.

Roy was head of motor vehicle courses at Bolton University between 1955 and 1967, and in 1966 organised the first ever public Owner Drivers’ Maintenance Course for Rolls-Royce Owner Drivers. It attracted worldwide attention and led directly to the formation of the formation of the first separate Section of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club, which still flourishes mightily today.

He was also at Bolton Technical Teachers’ Training College from 1967 to 1985, specialising in short courses for Motor Vehicle teachers.

Roy is a motoring correspondent with a regular weekly column in up to 32 weekly newspapers for more than 50 Years, and a winner of the Pirelli Award for Best Weekly Motoring Column on three occasions. 


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