Sam Alper
Samuel Alper OBE (25 April 1924 – 2 October 2002) was a London born caravan designer and manufacturer responsible for the famous Sprite caravan, founder of the Little Chef chain of roadside restaurants, a viticulturist who revived the ancient Roman winery at Chilford Hall, a sculptor, the founder of the Curwen Print Study Centre for teaching printmaking and a philanthropist who sent caravans abroad to aid in disaster relief programmes.
Read more about Sam Alper: Early Life, Sprite, Caravans International, Little Chef, Chilford Hall, Philanthropy, Personal Life
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