History went on the move this week as hundreds of old vehicles descended on The George at Longbridge Deverill for the annual Noggin, Nosh & Natter.

The event at the pub started 33 years ago with a group of vintage enthusiasts meeting for a chat, a drink and something to eat as they shared their interest in old machines.

Now the biggest free vintage show in Wiltshire has almost reached bursting point with old cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles turning up for the impromptu show.

Founder John Pomeroy said he was staggered by the amount of interest in the show.

He said: "We never advertise – it just happens. Every year it's scheduled for the last Wednesday night in July and hundreds always remember.

"This year is the biggest that we have seen. It's literally history on the move as visitors can take a close up look at the vehicles of yesteryear. The young people get to know how lorries, cars and bikes were in bygone years and the older generations can reflect on vehicles of their youth.”

Event organiser Mary Bailey, vice chairman of Commercial Transport in Preservation, said: “It was always an evening show, but now it’s so popular that vehicles turn up during the day to get a prime spot and they just keep coming and coming.”

Among the vehicles on show was a rare Jaguar E-Type owned by former motor racing champion Mike Wilds. He had wanted an E-Type since being taken out in one by the late world champion Mike Hailwood.

Mr Wilds said: “Mike had this red E-Type Jaguar and ever since I had a ride in it I have always wanted one.

"Now later in my life I am able to own one. This one is rare as it's the only series one made by Jaguar in this colour.”

Bringing his and her vintage vehicles to the show were Trowbridge enthusiasts Bob and Pauline Vennell.

They had brought his 1936 Rover HP Saloon and her 1933 Austin Seven.

Pauline said: “We just love coming to this show. There's a great atmosphere and people can take the time to walk around, chat and enjoy a drink.”