A replica of a historic motoring sign which is almost 100 years old has been unveiled at an event in St Tudy.

St Tudy Historical Society have unveiled a replica of St Tudy’s original Automobile Association sign. Established in 1905, The Automobile Association (AA), originally named the Motorists’ Mutual Association, was set up to warn fellow drivers of speed traps and went on to organise a group of cyclists who, through a combinations of salutes and signals, assisted drivers to stay safe on the roads and avoid punitive penalties.

By 1932, nearly 30,000 signs had been erected in towns and villages across the country by the AA. Now, following the removal and loss of so many signs, St Tudy Historical Society have created a replica to sit in the place of the original.

On October 22, classic cars, society members and nearly 100 village residents turned out to witness the new sign’s unveiling. Andrew Button, chairman of the St Tudy Historical Society, said a few words to thank Pam Free, Angela Aylward and Jonathan March for all they had done in sourcing a sign and organising the event.

He also thanked all the owners for driving to St Tudy, in particular the AA man, John Foster, for driving from Shropshire with the classic AA motorbike and everyone who had come to witness this unveiling.