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Title: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: themoudie on April 16, 2020, 05:39:28 PM

My Great Uncle, 'Jummer' Blacklocks making fastest time on the hill climb!  ;D

All a bit grainy and amateur, but gives a good idea of the crowds and what various competitions involved.

Hope you enjoy!

Link: Ashford_Motorcycle_Club_1938-1939 (http://screenarchive.brighton.ac.uk/detail/761/)

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My regards, Bill

Title: Re: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: Moto63 on April 16, 2020, 07:38:45 PM

Brilliant stuff.. huuuuge crowds eh. Thanks for posting Bill

Title: Re: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: mthee on April 16, 2020, 09:03:05 PM

Wow! Loved that  ;D Biking passed on down the generations in your family, Bill? Only my uncles before me and no youngsters coming up yet.

Title: Re: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: Moto63 on April 17, 2020, 07:12:57 AM

Yes I was lucky, my dad had been a biker in his youth so was quite encouraging when big bro started to take an interest in them. That then obviously planted the seeds for me. So far though non of the offspring look likely to be swinging a leg over a bike of the motorised type...

Title: Re: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: mthee on April 17, 2020, 10:19:02 AM

When my best mate turned 16 and got an SS50, I wanted in on the fun, but I knew one of my biking uncles had had a bad smash and thought my mum would never allow it. I still remember going into the lounge one night with my reasoning and counter arguments all rehearsed.

"Dad? Can I get a little moped, like Paul's? It's not very fast and I'll be really careful and it'd save you giving me lifts everywhere and.." Dad cuts in with, "Of course you can son, they're loads of fun. I'll talk to your mum.  ::) :o !!!???

Turns out my dad had a C90 to get around in Hull in his youth, but never told me.  ;D

Title: Re: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: spooky on April 17, 2020, 10:40:32 AM

I have a great little film on my phone that was sent to my whatsapp, how can I share it to forum ? Can I send it to someone cleverer than me to do it ? You will love it !

Title: Re: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: spooky on April 17, 2020, 11:19:09 AM

Quote from: spooky on April 17, 2020, 10:40:32 AM

I have a great little film on my phone that was sent to my whatsapp, how can I share it to forum ? Can I send it to someone cleverer than me to do it ? You will love it !

sorted ! Thanks Ian

Title: Re: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: Ian on April 17, 2020, 11:21:01 AM

With good wishes from Spooky 😁

https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-leave-it-to-sam-1953-online

Title: Re: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: Ian on April 17, 2020, 11:22:23 AM

We seem to be getting very nostalgic this week 🤔

Title: Re: Old film! 1938-1939
Post by: spooky on April 17, 2020, 11:27:06 AM

That film was made just near where I live and I walk in parts of the track quite often. Hope you enjoy it...