Since the publication of THE SPIDERS’ WEB, which has been much appreciated across the globe, the Plague has come and gone, yet more facts and pictures have emerged from the woodwork, competition has re-started and the world has moved on… 2023 was the 120th Anniversary of Basil Davenport’s birth and the Centenary of the creation of Spider – and updates are needed about the Continuing Adventures of the Spiders… As every Shelsley Walsh gathering and VSCC meeting will now see so many fascinating GN Specials, and since they have not so far been appreciated en masse in print since Bolster’s … continue reading
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Since the publication of THE SPIDERS’ WEB, which has been much appreciated across the globe, the Plague has come and gone, yet more facts and pictures have emerged from the woodwork, competition has re-started and the world has moved on… Furthermore, 2023 is the 120th Anniversary of Basil Davenport’s birth and the Centenary of the creation of Spider – while updates are needed about the Continuing Adventures of the Spiders! Winter 2023 will see the publication of the sequel: ‘THE SPIDERS – and more GN Specials’. As every Shelsley Walsh gathering and VSCC meeting will now see so many fascinating … continue reading
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The very special new book by the sadly missed Robin Rew is now out! A MORGAN-JAP ANTHOLOGY was first seen at the MTWC’s sprint at Curborough, but will be launched at Morgan’s THRILL ON THE HILL at Shelsey Walsh on Saturday 23rd July. Available now in softback at £45. Large format, full colour throughout, 290pp.
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Within a reasonable radius of Malvern, Worcestershire, John Bradshaw can give illustrated talks on all of his own books. continue reading
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The beginning of the fall of the Roman Empire was an exciting and somewhat precarious time to be alive in Britain for Justin, the son of a centurion at the fortress in an important Roman city. continue reading
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A Celebration of Basil Davenport’s legendary giant-killing Hill-Climbers. continue reading
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BOOK LAUNCH with Trials & Military Bikes RIDE-IN at the NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM Saturday 2nd August, 2014. The NMM is hosting the LAUNCH OF A NEW BOOK: ‘THE SIX DAY AFFAIR’ by John Bradshaw. Held in the Museum Foyer, the author will be available to sign copies and discuss this fascinating tale, together with a rare opportunity to watch the original NSU promotional film about the 1939 ISDT. continue reading
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In late August 1939, Hitler’s armies were poised to invade Poland, while in Austria the International Six Day Trial (ISDT) was underway. The trial was dubbed ‘The Motorcycling Olympics’, where the crème de la crème from five or six nations competed in six days of hard riding. Following the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, the ISDT was seen by Hitler as being another opportunity for Nazi dominance and the 1939 ISDT was unexpectedly held in Austria, riding through the mountains surrounding Salzburg. Half way through the event, with the British teams once again doing very well indeed, they received a telegram … continue reading
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We are sad to report that Jo died in her sleep in December 2013. There is now a 2nd Edition of her book out which includes both new and recently discovered pictures and information about her fascinating life.
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Coming Up in the not too distant future is The Ariel Book – the definitive history of all Ariels, with 2, 3 and 4 wheels. Covering everything, from the late 19th Century to the early 21st Century, this long awaited tome is not being rushed and is currently being written, re-written and thoroughly proof-read by very many authoritative experts in the Ariel world. If it’s not correct, it’s not worth publishing, so it’s worth waiting for…
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