Number Plates
Welcome
Hello, and welcome to the revamped private number plates site. This website was originally created as a resource of available information regarding previously issued private number plates - sometimes referred to as cherished registrations or private plates. Due to a sudden surge in interest in autonumerology, I've taken it upon myself to redesign this site and make it more community driven. At the time of going live - 24 June 2009 - the site should have similar functionality to what was available in the original site.
In an effort to create a community driven site we have added the comment facility to each number plate so you can post your comments or remarks on there. Eventually you'll be able to modify the existing information about the number plates, as well as upload images. Do keep coming back to check where we're up to and don't hesitate to join in the fun.
Number Plates Navigation TIPS
Use the links across the top right of the page to navigate through the different number plate styles. Don't worry if you don't know what they mean as it will soon become apparent to you - if doesn't drop us an email at enquiry@number-plates.co.uk and we'll consider changing some stuff on your account. There will be instructions on how to construct the number plate you're looking for. If you know what cherished registration you're looking for just type it into the search box.
A brief history of Number Plates
In today's society number plates are simply a part of everyday life, in an age where we no longer think of a number plate as being an object by which to identify our vehicle. How has such an inanimate item of legal practicality helped to create one of the most prolific businesses in the UK today?
The Motor Car Act of 1903 introduced measures to help identify vehicles and their drivers. All motor vehicles were to be registered, and to display registration marks in a prominent position. All drivers were also to be licensed annually. County Councils and County Borough Councils were made Registration and Licensing Authorities; the vehicle registration fee was twenty shillings and the drivers licence fee was five shillings.
The first number plates to be issued comprised of one letter followed by up to four numbers and were specific to each council. The first ever registration in London was A1, issued to Earl Russell who wanted the registration enough to have camped out all night to secure it ...(Read More ...)
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