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The last coach builder of the British Crown is dead: Obituary for Jim Frecklington

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Jim Frecklington at work in his workshop. Credit: The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Jim Frecklington built three magnificent carriages for British royalty in Sydney. He was unable to complete his last carriage, intended for King Charles III, before his death. Obituary for an exceptional man.


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By Barbara Barkhausen

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Jim Frecklington built three magnificent carriages for British royalty in Sydney. He was unable to complete his last carriage, intended for King Charles III, before his death. Obituary for an exceptional man.


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