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Beryl-Swain-1962-putting-on-weight-to-qualify-for-IOM-TT 
 Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, of Leyton, London, is trying to put on weight so that she'll be heavy enough to qualify as an entrant for the Isle Of Man TT Motorcycle championships on June 8. The qualifying weight is 9st 11lb and if she makes it she will be the only woman competitor. 
 Keywords: Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, Leyton, London, Isle Of Man, TT, Motorcycle, championships, qualifying weight, 9st 11lb, only, woman, competitor, 1962
Beryl-Swain-and-her-Itom-50cc-at-Governors-Bridge-during-1962-IOM-TT-01 
 Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, of Leyton, London, entrant for the Isle Of Man TT Motorcycle championships she was the first and only woman competitor in 1962. Itom 50cc, At Governors Bridge 
 Keywords: Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, Leyton, London, Isle Of Man, TT, Motorcycle, championships, woman, competitor, 50cc, Itom, 1962, Governors Bridge
Beryl-Swain-and-her-Itom-50cc-at-Governors-Bridge-during-1962-IOM-TT-02 
 Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, of Leyton, London, entrant for the Isle Of Man TT Motorcycle championships she was the first and only woman competitor in 1962. Itom 50cc, At Governors Bridge 
 Keywords: Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, Leyton, London, Isle Of Man, TT, Motorcycle, championships, woman, competitor, 50cc, Itom, 1962, Governors Bridge
Beryl-Swain-and-her-Itom-50cc-ready-for-1962-IOM-TT-02 
 Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, of Leyton, London, entrant for the Isle Of Man TT Motorcycle championships she was the only woman competitor. 
 Keywords: Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, Leyton, London, Isle Of Man, TT, Motorcycle, championships, woman, competitor, 50cc, 1962
Beryl-Swain-and-her-Itom-50cc-ready-for-1962-IOM-TT-03 
 Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, of Leyton, London, entrant for the Isle Of Man TT Motorcycle championships she was the only woman competitor. 
 Keywords: Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, Leyton, London, Isle Of Man, TT, Motorcycle, championships, woman, competitor, 50cc, 1962
Beryl-Swain-and-her-Itom-50cc-starting-1962-IOM-TT 
 Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, of Leyton, London, entrant for the Isle Of Man TT Motorcycle championships she was the first and only woman competitor in 1962. Iton 50cc. Here at the start 
 Keywords: Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, Leyton, London, Isle Of Man, TT, Motorcycle, championships, woman, competitor, 50cc, Itom, 1962, Start
Beryl-Swain-on-her-Itom-50cc-during-practice-for-1962-IOM-TT- 
 Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, of Leyton, London, entrant for the Isle Of Man TT Motorcycle championships she was the first and only woman competitor in 1962. Practice session on her Itom 50cc 
 Keywords: Beryl Swain, shorthand typist, 26, Leyton, London, Isle Of Man, TT, Motorcycle, championships, woman, competitor, practice, 50cc, Itom, 1962

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1923 Suffolk Trial (1 file)

TCM 059 Glass Plates5 
 1923 Suffolk trial - One of the Scott riders motors on. Both Vivian Olssson and J P Castley - the only two so-mounted - retired. 
 Keywords: 1923, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Aberdare Park, September 1954 (1 file)

SFTP April 2012 - 6 
 It was reckoned 12,000 spectators were on site, these days, the viewing public is only allowed on the infield. 
 Keywords: 2010, Aberdare road races 1954, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Retiring racers September 1954 (1 file)

053 SFTP 08 
 The 7R3, which was the only 7R variant to win the TT. 
 Keywords: AJS, Glass Plates, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection (19 files)

A collection of images from our vast archive depicting motorcycles and motorcycling lifestyle from the early 1900's through to the present day.
(Read Only) Archive Shot CR 
 The first 1930 Manx Grand Prix shows A Ashley riding a Rudge just entering Ballacraine on his way to 12th place. 
 Keywords: 1930, Action, Archive Spot, Classic Racer, Isle of Man, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sept 2010
07 
 Blackpool launch of the new automatic scooter in May 1965 of the all-British 100cc two-stroke with no gears or clutch, only a twist grip accelerator and brakes. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, greetings card
080 D80 4891 
 John Surtees the only man to hold world titles in both F1 and motorcycle Grand Prix. 
 Keywords: 2014, Classic Racer, Classic Racer People, Joe Dick, John Surtees, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
080 D82 0261 
 John Surtees the only man to hold world titles in both F1 and motorcycle Grand Prix. 
 Keywords: 2014, Classic Racer, Classic Racer People, Joe Dick, John Surtees, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
GFR0000003 
 Here is a coin-in-the-slot pump that was in service in Cheltenham in 1927! But the experiment made only a brief appearance at that time. The next year an Act of Parliament decreed that an attendant must always be on duty while fuel was being served. 
 Keywords: Female Riders, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
GMR0000005 
 All smiles from Pat Allen as she rat-tat-tats on the famous door - only seconds before she realised the all-important letter was missing! 
 Keywords: Mods and Rockers, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
GPB0000002 
 They didn't know it at the time but these Glamorgan policemen are looking at a machine which forms the basis of BSA's two new high-performance models, the Cyclone and Lightning. The machine in this picture is the 'export only' Royal Star available only in America. 
 Keywords: BSA, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Police Bikes
GRAC0000004 
 Motorists travelling on the London to Southend Road, the A127, today were helped by the only husband-and-wife patrols in the world - Richard and Rosemary Meier, of the Royal Automobile Club. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, RAC
GS0000052 
 The old harbour at Mevagissey. It is said that during the Napoleonic Wars a ship was wrecked nearby; the only survivor was a monkey which was hanged by the locals who believed it to be "a French spy". 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scenic
P Jarman 6 
 Paul Jarman, who won the three of four events in which he competedat the Taunton Motor Club's Blindmoor Scramble, seen here leading the Experts and Invitation only race. 
 Keywords: Action, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Off road, Scramble
Sheenebookazine20 
 Sheene during the one and only year he raced at the Isle of Man TT 1971. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Nick Nicholls, Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive, Sheene
Sheenebookazine26 
 Chas Mortimer, winner of the 125, leads Sheene at Ramsey. Sheene's race came to an end when he fell at Quarter Bridge. The shot of him riding the T20 Crooks Suzuki in the 250cc Production Race was taken on his one and only race lap on the machine. He retired when tank and seat broke loose. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Nick Nicholls, Sheene
Sheenebookazine32 
 For most of the 60s the famous Sheene was dad Frank. Although a top two-stroke tuner, it was still only a sideline. Nine to five he worked as a maintenance engineer at the Royal College of Surgeons. This shot of him on a 50cc Itom-based Sheene Special was taken at the college in Holborn where the family had a flat and Barry spent his childhood. (You Tube) 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Sheene
Sheenebookazine38 
 Haslam and Honda reigned supreme in British F1 racing in 1979. So Suzuki sprung their secret weapon - Sheene on the Dunstall GS1000. It came within inches of working too. That was Haslam's winning margin in their one and only F1 encounter, which was fought out at Oulton Park. Barry put in four practice laps on another F1 Suzuki at Oulton in 1983 but didn't race it and was never that keen on four strokes. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Sheene
Sheenebookazine69 
 Sheene never had much luck at Silverstone. Here he is pictured racing Suzuki's 'flexi-flier' at the Northants circuit in August 1976. Silverstone took over from the Isle of Man TT as host of the British round of the 500cc world championship the following season but in eight attempts Sheene made the rostrum only twice and never won his home GP. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive, Sheene
Triumph bookazine178 
 Craig Jones on the Valmoto Triumph. 'Jonesy' won the last race of the 2003 Supersport calendar, his - and Triumph's - only win of the year. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series, Triumph
WD349087@Centre s Scooterin 
 Back in the day, Lambretta Concessionaires actively supported owners carrying out their own maintenance on their scooters, either through local dealers, or even specialist staff from HQ attending club meetings. The photograph is dated 19.03.59 which if correct suggests that the Series 1 Lambretta was well established by now (note the diagrams on the wall behind), so maybe this class in the London area was for 'shaft drive' models only? 
 Keywords: 2008, Centrespreads, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scootering
XGBE640000023 
 Russia and Scandinavia are not the only places where ice racing is popular. This shot shows Horst Leitner performing an Austria. His Honda tyres are armoured with two-inch spikes. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1964, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
XGBE650000010 
 Mike Evans finds the YDS3 an extermely exhilarating sportster whose only "vicas" are a healthy thirst and a love of revs. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1965, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Yamaha

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles (40 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.
050 Gilera Saturno 09 
 Gilera Saturno - Model History. The fabulous 'Bialbero' Saturno; only two were built, one was lent to British privateer Harry Voice for the 1953 Manx GP. 
 Keywords: 2013, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
084 CLOSER LOOK 01 
 'Happy' Muller on his way to winning the 1955 German GP, the only win in his world title year. 
 Keywords: 2012, Hermann Muller, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
084 closer look 05 
 Smith's cammy OK Supreme didn't make race distance; only Lowthers example finished, albeit last. Leach (11, Excelsior) also stopped. 
 Keywords: 2012, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Take a closer look, The Classic MotorCycle
106 I01 new 
 Gordon Jackson takes his one and only dab during his victorious ride in the 1961 Scottish Six Days Trial. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
106 I10 
 Earls Court 1962, the export only 750cc Matchless twin. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
106 I10 
 Earls Court 1962, the export only 750cc Matchless twin. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
106 I11 
 Putting the export only 750cc G15 through its paces, in 1962. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
122 J01 
 Peter Williams in action on the remarkable G50. He only missed winning the 1973 Senior TT by just over a minute. Ironically, former Matchless stalwart Jack Finlay (Suzuki) beat him. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
1913 Dutch Anglo 001 
 A Eijsink (3 Eijsink), the only Dutch Rider to gain a gold medal 
 Keywords: 1913, Anglo Dutch Trial, August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle
1957C-9 15 x 10 
 A packed crowd at Craig-ny-Baa watched history been made on 7th June 1957 in the Senior race. For not only did Scotland’s Bob McIntyre (78) post the first 100mph lap, but it was also the last occasion Gilera would send a full ‘works’ team to the Island. Rider 64 is John Surtees – MV Agusta. 
 Keywords: Manx display images 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
A Shephaerd 001 
 A battle with the works Honda four: at the East German GP in 1962, Alan Shepherd leads Jim Redman and Mike Hailwood, who also rode an MZ. Shepherd retired with mechanical problems after leading for four laps and Hailwood lost to Jim Redman by only a fifth of a second. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
CBG Archive Shot 01 
 Iced Thames - As far as we know this photo records the first and possibly only ever un-assisted crossing of the river Thames by motorcycle, in January 1963. 
 Keywords: 2013, Archive news, Classic Bike Guide, January, Mortons Archive, The Motor Cycle, The Scrapbook Series
CBG Archive Shot 02 
 Iced Thames - As far as we know this photo records the first and possibly only ever un-assisted crossing of the river Thames by motorcycle, in January 1963. 
 Keywords: 2013, Archive news, Classic Bike Guide, January, Mortons Archive, The Motor Cycle, The Scrapbook Series
cr2009capr 
 The flamboyant helmet design of Graziano Rossi, captured here at Spa Francorchamps in a rare shot aboard the Marlboro Yamaha in 1982, and equally distinctive riding style, have all the all the hallmarks of his son Valentino. Rossi senior only managed 23rd in the 500cc World Championship that season, but had been placed as high as fifth, in the 1980 title race. Better known as a 250 runner, Rossi should have won the 1979 250 title aboard the factory Morbidelli, but his campaign came apart mid-season. 
 Keywords: 1982, action, 2009 calendar, classic racer, graziano, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motorcycle, rossi
cr2009caug 
 We can only guess what it is that Barry Sheene and Graeme Crosby find so amusing about Randy Mamola’s knee sliders in this 1981 assembly area shot. As you can see from the DIY knee protection used by both Suzuki ace Crosby and Yamaha’s Sheene the knee slider generation was still in its infancy, but clearly American Mamola’s radical hang off style called for something a little more substantial. What the image does illustrate is that Grand Prix racing was still a whole lot of fun and while things got serious out on the track, in the paddock even the top riders could still enjoy a laugh and joke. 
 Keywords: 1981, 2009 calendar, classic racer, crosby, Grand Prix, mamola, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, sheene
Ducati cruiser 
 Ducati Cruser - The Cruiser was the first ever scooter ever made by Ducati. It was a very advanced design when it debuted in 1951 with a single cylinder 175cc ohv engine, automatic transmission with a hydraulic torque converter, shaft drive, 12 volt electrics and an electric start – the first on a scooter. With bodywork by Ghia and a two-tone paint job the Cruiser was a very nice piece of kit, but the engine had to be detuned for the Italian market and was limited to 50mph. It was too expensive for a country still bearing the scars of WWII and went out of production after two years with only about 2000 sold. 
 Keywords: 2012, August, September, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
F 002 
 The Coolest Rotary Club... Rotary Norton - It could've been a contender - high price made the F1 only available to the wealthy few. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
G35 
 Second only to the mighty Hailwood/MV pairing in the 1965 Senior TT, Joe Dunphy on Francis Beart's Manx. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series, Stars of the 60s
H 023 
 Kammy Class - Velocette KTT - The one and only 600cc 'KTT' engine, built for sidecar driver Stuart Waycott, here being used 'on the grass' at Ringwood in 1951 by Reg Lewis/Gordon Withers. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
I04 
 The Classic. Only 100 were officially built. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
Image 8 
 Phil Read explains why he only finished third to runner, and Gilera team-mate John Hartle, and a victorious Mike Hailwood, MV. 
 Keywords: Isle of Man, Manx, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
Major Events Box 1912 04 
 English-Dutch Trial 1912 - Competitors climbing De Grebbe, The only hill on the course 
 Keywords: August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle
Major Events Box 1912 05 
 English-Dutch Trial 1912 - Competitors climbing De Grebbe, The only hill on the course 
 Keywords: August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle
Rickman005 Copy 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman010 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman011 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman018 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman023 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman024 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman033 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman039 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman054 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
TCM SUP 49 
 The Classic MotorCycle 1899-1967 British Motorcycles and the Military. Velocette supplied under 2500 machines the the British and Allied war effort during the Second World War, including the 349cc MAF, of which only 947 were built. 
 Keywords: 2014, March, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle
WD145296@NW200 PIC 7 
 One of the most exciting races in NW history - and the only recorded dead heat - Tony Rutter and Ray McCullough in the 1977 350cc race. 
 Keywords: Action, Classic Racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, North West 200, The call of the roads
WD145298@NW200 PIC 2 
 The embarrassing Westlake 'world-beater' to which Phil Read gave his backing, only lasted a few hundred yards in practice before it failed. It was never seen in a competitive race again. 
 Keywords: Action, Classic Racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, North West 200, The call of the roads
WD16353@BRISTOL 02 
 George Brough was one of the only two competitors to arrive at Exeter to time in the original Bristol trial. 
 Keywords: 2005, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
WD177991@Gordon Jackson - 0 
 AMC's off-road expert. The most famous trials picture of all time. Jackson has his one and only dab during the 1961 SSDT. 
 Keywords: 2006, Gordon Jackson, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, Super Profile, The Classic MotorCycle
WD181613@SS P54 - 01 
 A LULL BEFORE THE STORM
IT'S a received wisdom that the general public knew nothing about Mods prior to the events of Easter 1964, but like most received wisdoms, it's only partially true. Many people are aware of the 1962 Town article featuring (amongst others) Marc Bolan, but if you look hard enough there is other material around pre-dating the seaside riots.
In December 1963 Motor Cycle magazine ran a light-hearted 'Are you a Mod or a Rocker?' quiz. Readers were asked questions about their attire and habits. The top three levels of scoring (Mod, Mid and Rocker) were all considered "with it", while the lowest scoring category (Old Fogey) was definitely considered to be "without it".
The piece was written by one Mike Evans and it is he who is featured as the example Mod, with a suitably scruffy Rocker alongside for comparison. Mike's clothes include a tab-collared shirt, Cuban heels and a collarless jacket and at this distance in time, it's difficult to recall if these were specifically Mod fashions in late '63. The scooter (a well used GS150 with chrome panels) looks about right though.
The article obviously isn't meant to be taken too seriously, and there's no sense of the friction that was to erupt four or five months later. This sort of thing could not have appeared in a motorcycle magazine after April 1964. 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
XGBL630000013 
 Only the clip-clop of horses' hooves breaks the stillness of the early morning in this typical village. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1963, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
XGBL640000016 
 Close as usual: Tibblin leads Smith, but Sten Lundin has got away to win the West German round - the only one the others did not share. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1964, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > Aviation images > Aviation images (7 files)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.
WD524945@94 EK 3 
 The Just Jane nose-art on NX611 was inspired by the 1940s comic strip character from the Daily Mirror. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, copyright single use only, date ?, event ?, feature EK, issue 1, make Avro, model Lancaster, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name ?, photographer Jarrod Cotter, place East Kirkby, publication Aviation, type VII, year 1945
WD524946@94 EK 1 
 NX611 Lancaster at East Kirkby. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, copyright single use only, date ?, event ?, feature EK, issue 1, make Avro, model Lancaster, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name ?, photographer Jarrod Cotter, place East Kirkby, publication Aviation, type VII, year 1945
WD524952@94 EK 7 
 The Lancaster on dispaly at East Kirkby Aviation Heritage Centre. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, copyright single use only, date ?, event ?, feature EK, issue 1, make Avro, model Lancaster, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name ?, photographer Jarrod Cotter, place East Kirkby, publication Aviation, type VII, year 1945
WD573938@32 3 Sqn 2 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, copyright single use only, date ?, event ?, feature 3 Sqn, issue 4, Issue 4 Knights of the Sky, make ?, model ?, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name ?, photographer Francois Prins, place ?, publication Aviation, type ?, year ?
WD583289@62 LPG 10 
 The LPG's newly-completed Q-shed at Bruntingthorpe not only provides its two F6s with vital protection from the elements, but ia a historic buildingin its own right and provides a most appropriate Lightning museum environment. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, feature LPG, issue 5, Issue 5 Lightning, make EE, model Lightning, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name Hugh Trevor, publication Aviation, type F6
WD583290@62 LPG 17 
 The LPG's newly-completed Q-shed at Bruntingthorpe not only provides its two F6s with vital protection from the elements, but ia a historic buildingin its own right and provides a most appropriate Lightning museum environment. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, feature LPG, issue 5, Issue 5 Lightning, make EE, model Lightning, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name Hugh Trevor, publication Aviation, type F6
WD583311@62 LPG 1 
 The LPG's newly-completed Q-shed at Bruntingthorpe not only provides its two F6s with vital protection from the elements, but ia a historic buildingin its own right and provides a most appropriate Lightning museum environment. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, feature LPG, issue 5, Issue 5 Lightning, make EE, model Lightning, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name Hugh Trevor, publication Aviation, type F6

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > Heritage images (1 file)

ancient and modern 
 One major factor in th e2013 Peter Manisty Award was the fact that London Underground not only ran s complete Victorian steam-hauled train carrying fare paying passengers through the tunnels, but ran in-between regular electric tube services. Metropolitan Railway E class 0-4-4T No. 1 is seen at Moorgate. 
 Keywords: 2014, Feb/Mar, Heritage Railway, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection (4 files)

The Nick Nicholls collection is recognised as one of the finest collections of motorcycle-sport images from the second half of the 20th century.
John-and-Hilary-Musson-with-daughter-Gail-IOM-TT-only-racing-couple-001 
 John and Hilary Musson with daughter Gail IOM TT only racing couple on their Yamaha and Honda 
 Keywords: John Musson, Hilary Musson, daughter, Gail, IOM, TT, racing, couple, Isle of Man, Yamaha, Honda
Nicholls 31 
 The first Mallory Park road race meeting of 1977 was cancelled, providing the opportunity to attend my only ice speedway event, the world final in 1977. 
 Keywords: July 04, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, The Classic MotorCycle
NNC RR C2 02 
 NNC RR C2 02 - 1957 Isle of Man Senior TT, 5th Keith Campbell, 500 Guzzi Single, Ginger Hall, Gaining his only two points in the 500 championship. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Road Racing
Sheene NNC Slide Suzuki 1976-7-8-9 004 
 We can only guess what it is that Barry Sheene and Graeme Crosby find so amusing about Randy Mamola’s knee sliders in this 1981 assembly area shot. As you can see from the DIY knee protection used by both Suzuki ace Crosby and Yamaha’s Sheene the knee slider generation was still in its infancy, but clearly American Mamola’s radical hang off style called for something a little more substantial. What the image does illustrate is that Grand Prix racing was still a whole lot of fun and while things got serious out on the track, in the paddock even the top riders could still enjoy a laugh and joke. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Colour, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection > Off road images (5 files)

43m8 23 11 58 
 Dick Langston on a 350cc Royal Enfield in the Mitcham Vas Trial in November 1958, Dick was a solo winner here and only lost 34 marks. 
 Keywords: Dick Langstone, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Trials
ISDT0002 
 1961 ISDT - Carlo Tosi on a 250cc Guzzi lost only 1 mark and gained a silver medal 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls
NNC T A00072 
 NNC T A 072 - Bonanza Trial 29th June 1996, No. 36 Mick Andrews on a 250cc James Commando, he was the class A winner and only lost 4 marks. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials
NNC T A00078 
 NNC T A 078 - Pre 65 Scottish April 2000, Mick Andrews on a 250cc James at Mamore where he won the Duncan Smith Trophy for second best performance he only lost 2 marks on day 1 and was the only clean round on day 2. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials
NNC T A 27 
 NNC T A 027 - Southern Trial 21st October 1962 - Gordon Adsett on a 250cc Greeves he only lost 9 marks and won the 250 class cup 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection (1 file)

We have picked a range of stunning images from our vast archive for you to enjoy in print format. We add to this collection on a regular basis.
P Jarman 6 
 Paul Jarman, who won the three of four events in which he competedat the Taunton Motor Club's Blindmoor Scramble, seen here leading the Experts and Invitation only race. 
 Keywords: Action, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Off road, Scramble

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection (26 files)

The Mortons Archive team have carefully selected a collection of classic images from our archive, which have been used in our magazine titles recently.
(Read Only) Archive Shot CR 
 The first 1930 Manx Grand Prix shows A Ashley riding a Rudge just entering Ballacraine on his way to 12th place. 
 Keywords: 1930, Action, Archive Spot, Classic Racer, Isle of Man, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sept 2010
07 
 Blackpool launch of the new automatic scooter in May 1965 of the all-British 100cc two-stroke with no gears or clutch, only a twist grip accelerator and brakes. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, greetings card
084 closer look 05 
 Smith's cammy OK Supreme didn't make race distance; only Lowthers example finished, albeit last. Leach (11, Excelsior) also stopped. 
 Keywords: 2012, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Take a closer look, The Classic MotorCycle
106 I10 
 Earls Court 1962, the export only 750cc Matchless twin. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
106 I11 
 Putting the export only 750cc G15 through its paces, in 1962. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
122 J01 
 Peter Williams in action on the remarkable G50. He only missed winning the 1973 Senior TT by just over a minute. Ironically, former Matchless stalwart Jack Finlay (Suzuki) beat him. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
1913 Dutch Anglo 001 
 A Eijsink (3 Eijsink), the only Dutch Rider to gain a gold medal 
 Keywords: 1913, Anglo Dutch Trial, August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle
1957C-9 15 x 10 
 A packed crowd at Craig-ny-Baa watched history been made on 7th June 1957 in the Senior race. For not only did Scotland’s Bob McIntyre (78) post the first 100mph lap, but it was also the last occasion Gilera would send a full ‘works’ team to the Island. Rider 64 is John Surtees – MV Agusta. 
 Keywords: Manx display images 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
43m8 23 11 58 
 Dick Langston on a 350cc Royal Enfield in the Mitcham Vas Trial in November 1958, Dick was a solo winner here and only lost 34 marks. 
 Keywords: Dick Langstone, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Trials
A Shephaerd 001 
 A battle with the works Honda four: at the East German GP in 1962, Alan Shepherd leads Jim Redman and Mike Hailwood, who also rode an MZ. Shepherd retired with mechanical problems after leading for four laps and Hailwood lost to Jim Redman by only a fifth of a second. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
CBG Archive Shot 01 
 Iced Thames - As far as we know this photo records the first and possibly only ever un-assisted crossing of the river Thames by motorcycle, in January 1963. 
 Keywords: 2013, Archive news, Classic Bike Guide, January, Mortons Archive, The Motor Cycle, The Scrapbook Series
CBG Archive Shot 02 
 Iced Thames - As far as we know this photo records the first and possibly only ever un-assisted crossing of the river Thames by motorcycle, in January 1963. 
 Keywords: 2013, Archive news, Classic Bike Guide, January, Mortons Archive, The Motor Cycle, The Scrapbook Series
cr2009capr 
 The flamboyant helmet design of Graziano Rossi, captured here at Spa Francorchamps in a rare shot aboard the Marlboro Yamaha in 1982, and equally distinctive riding style, have all the all the hallmarks of his son Valentino. Rossi senior only managed 23rd in the 500cc World Championship that season, but had been placed as high as fifth, in the 1980 title race. Better known as a 250 runner, Rossi should have won the 1979 250 title aboard the factory Morbidelli, but his campaign came apart mid-season. 
 Keywords: 1982, action, 2009 calendar, classic racer, graziano, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motorcycle, rossi
cr2009caug 
 We can only guess what it is that Barry Sheene and Graeme Crosby find so amusing about Randy Mamola's knee sliders in this 1981 assembly area shot. As you can see from the DIY knee protection used by both Suzuki ace Crosby and Yamaha's Sheene the knee slider generation was still in its infancy, but clearly American Mamola's radical hang off style called for something a little more substantial. What the image does illustrate is that Grand Prix racing was still a whole lot of fun and while things got serious out on the track, in the paddock even the top riders could still enjoy a laugh and joke. 
 Keywords: 1981, 2009 calendar, classic racer, crosby, Grand Prix, mamola, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, sheene
F 002 
 The Coolest Rotary Club... Rotary Norton - It could've been a contender - high price made the F1 only available to the wealthy few. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
GS0000052 
 The old harbour at Mevagissey. It is said that during the Napoleonic Wars a ship was wrecked nearby; the only survivor was a monkey which was hanged by the locals who believed it to be "a French spy". 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scenic
H 023 
 Kammy Class - Velocette KTT - The one and only 600cc 'KTT' engine, built for sidecar driver Stuart Waycott, here being used 'on the grass' at Ringwood in 1951 by Reg Lewis/Gordon Withers. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
Major Events Box 1912 04 
 English-Dutch Trial 1912 - Competitors climbing De Grebbe, The only hill on the course 
 Keywords: August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle
Major Events Box 1912 05 
 English-Dutch Trial 1912 - Competitors climbing De Grebbe, The only hill on the course 
 Keywords: August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle
Sheenebookazine20 
 Sheene during the one and only year he raced at the Isle of Man TT 1971. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Nick Nicholls, Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive, Sheene
Sheenebookazine32 
 For most of the 60s the famous Sheene was dad Frank. Although a top two-stroke tuner, it was still only a sideline. Nine to five he worked as a maintenance engineer at the Royal College of Surgeons. This shot of him on a 50cc Itom-based Sheene Special was taken at the college in Holborn where the family had a flat and Barry spent his childhood. (You Tube) 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Sheene
Sheenebookazine69 
 Sheene never had much luck at Silverstone. Here he is pictured racing Suzuki's 'flexi-flier' at the Northants circuit in August 1976. Silverstone took over from the Isle of Man TT as host of the British round of the 500cc world championship the following season but in eight attempts Sheene made the rostrum only twice and never won his home GP. (You Tube) 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive, Sheene
Triumph bookazine178 
 Craig Jones on the Valmoto Triumph. 'Jonesy' won the last race of the 2003 Supersport calendar, his - and Triumph's - only win of the year. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series, Triumph
WD145296@NW200 PIC 7 
 One of the most exciting races in NW history - and the only recorded dead heat - Tony Rutter and Ray McCullough in the 1977 350cc race. 
 Keywords: Action, Classic Racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, North West 200, The call of the roads
WD145298@NW200 PIC 2 
 The embarrassing Westlake 'world-beater' to which Phil Read gave his backing, only lasted a few hundred yards in practice before it failed. It was never seen in a competitive race again. 
 Keywords: Action, Classic Racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, North West 200, The call of the roads
WD34153@FAO - 07 
 1909 was Harry's year he won his first and only TT race on his JAP engined Matchless. 
 Keywords: From the archive, May 05, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle, The racing Colliers

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > Aviation images (7 files)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.
WD524945@94 EK 3 
 The Just Jane nose-art on NX611 was inspired by the 1940s comic strip character from the Daily Mirror. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, copyright single use only, date ?, event ?, feature EK, issue 1, make Avro, model Lancaster, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name ?, photographer Jarrod Cotter, place East Kirkby, publication Aviation, type VII, year 1945
WD524946@94 EK 1 
 NX611 Lancaster at East Kirkby. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, copyright single use only, date ?, event ?, feature EK, issue 1, make Avro, model Lancaster, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name ?, photographer Jarrod Cotter, place East Kirkby, publication Aviation, type VII, year 1945
WD524952@94 EK 7 
 The Lancaster on dispaly at East Kirkby Aviation Heritage Centre. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, copyright single use only, date ?, event ?, feature EK, issue 1, make Avro, model Lancaster, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name ?, photographer Jarrod Cotter, place East Kirkby, publication Aviation, type VII, year 1945
WD573938@32 3 Sqn 2 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, copyright single use only, date ?, event ?, feature 3 Sqn, issue 4, Issue 4 Knights of the Sky, make ?, model ?, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name ?, photographer Francois Prins, place ?, publication Aviation, type ?, year ?
WD583289@62 LPG 10 
 The LPG's newly-completed Q-shed at Bruntingthorpe not only provides its two F6s with vital protection from the elements, but ia a historic buildingin its own right and provides a most appropriate Lightning museum environment. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, feature LPG, issue 5, Issue 5 Lightning, make EE, model Lightning, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name Hugh Trevor, publication Aviation, type F6
WD583290@62 LPG 17 
 The LPG's newly-completed Q-shed at Bruntingthorpe not only provides its two F6s with vital protection from the elements, but ia a historic buildingin its own right and provides a most appropriate Lightning museum environment. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, feature LPG, issue 5, Issue 5 Lightning, make EE, model Lightning, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name Hugh Trevor, publication Aviation, type F6
WD583311@62 LPG 1 
 The LPG's newly-completed Q-shed at Bruntingthorpe not only provides its two F6s with vital protection from the elements, but ia a historic buildingin its own right and provides a most appropriate Lightning museum environment. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, feature LPG, issue 5, Issue 5 Lightning, make EE, model Lightning, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name Hugh Trevor, publication Aviation, type F6

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > From our issues - motorcycles (28 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.
050 Gilera Saturno 09 
 Gilera Saturno - Model History. The fabulous 'Bialbero' Saturno; only two were built, one was lent to British privateer Harry Voice for the 1953 Manx GP. 
 Keywords: 2013, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
084 CLOSER LOOK 01 
 'Happy' Muller on his way to winning the 1955 German GP, the only win in his world title year. 
 Keywords: 2012, Hermann Muller, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
106 I01 new 
 Gordon Jackson takes his one and only dab during his victorious ride in the 1961 Scottish Six Days Trial. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
106 I10 
 Earls Court 1962, the export only 750cc Matchless twin. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
106 I10 
 Earls Court 1962, the export only 750cc Matchless twin. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
106 I11 
 Putting the export only 750cc G15 through its paces, in 1962. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
122 J01 
 Peter Williams in action on the remarkable G50. He only missed winning the 1973 Senior TT by just over a minute. Ironically, former Matchless stalwart Jack Finlay (Suzuki) beat him. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
cr2009capr 
 The flamboyant helmet design of Graziano Rossi, captured here at Spa Francorchamps in a rare shot aboard the Marlboro Yamaha in 1982, and equally distinctive riding style, have all the all the hallmarks of his son Valentino. Rossi senior only managed 23rd in the 500cc World Championship that season, but had been placed as high as fifth, in the 1980 title race. Better known as a 250 runner, Rossi should have won the 1979 250 title aboard the factory Morbidelli, but his campaign came apart mid-season. 
 Keywords: 1982, action, 2009 calendar, classic racer, graziano, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motorcycle, rossi
cr2009caug 
 We can only guess what it is that Barry Sheene and Graeme Crosby find so amusing about Randy Mamola’s knee sliders in this 1981 assembly area shot. As you can see from the DIY knee protection used by both Suzuki ace Crosby and Yamaha’s Sheene the knee slider generation was still in its infancy, but clearly American Mamola’s radical hang off style called for something a little more substantial. What the image does illustrate is that Grand Prix racing was still a whole lot of fun and while things got serious out on the track, in the paddock even the top riders could still enjoy a laugh and joke. 
 Keywords: 1981, 2009 calendar, classic racer, crosby, Grand Prix, mamola, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, sheene
F 002 
 The Coolest Rotary Club... Rotary Norton - It could've been a contender - high price made the F1 only available to the wealthy few. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
G35 
 Second only to the mighty Hailwood/MV pairing in the 1965 Senior TT, Joe Dunphy on Francis Beart's Manx. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series, Stars of the 60s
H 023 
 Kammy Class - Velocette KTT - The one and only 600cc 'KTT' engine, built for sidecar driver Stuart Waycott, here being used 'on the grass' at Ringwood in 1951 by Reg Lewis/Gordon Withers. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
I04 
 The Classic. Only 100 were officially built. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
Image 8 
 Phil Read explains why he only finished third to runner, and Gilera team-mate John Hartle, and a victorious Mike Hailwood, MV. 
 Keywords: Isle of Man, Manx, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
Rickman005 Copy 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman010 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman011 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman018 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman023 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman024 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman033 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman039 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
Rickman054 
 King crimson - Rickman Triumph Bonneville- If only all of the specials were this good to ride. 
 Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October
WD145296@NW200 PIC 7 
 One of the most exciting races in NW history - and the only recorded dead heat - Tony Rutter and Ray McCullough in the 1977 350cc race. 
 Keywords: Action, Classic Racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, North West 200, The call of the roads
WD145298@NW200 PIC 2 
 The embarrassing Westlake 'world-beater' to which Phil Read gave his backing, only lasted a few hundred yards in practice before it failed. It was never seen in a competitive race again. 
 Keywords: Action, Classic Racer, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, North West 200, The call of the roads
WD181613@SS P54 - 01 
 A LULL BEFORE THE STORM
IT'S a received wisdom that the general public knew nothing about Mods prior to the events of Easter 1964, but like most received wisdoms, it's only partially true. Many people are aware of the 1962 Town article featuring (amongst others) Marc Bolan, but if you look hard enough there is other material around pre-dating the seaside riots.
In December 1963 Motor Cycle magazine ran a light-hearted 'Are you a Mod or a Rocker?' quiz. Readers were asked questions about their attire and habits. The top three levels of scoring (Mod, Mid and Rocker) were all considered "with it", while the lowest scoring category (Old Fogey) was definitely considered to be "without it".
The piece was written by one Mike Evans and it is he who is featured as the example Mod, with a suitably scruffy Rocker alongside for comparison. Mike's clothes include a tab-collared shirt, Cuban heels and a collarless jacket and at this distance in time, it's difficult to recall if these were specifically Mod fashions in late '63. The scooter (a well used GS150 with chrome panels) looks about right though.
The article obviously isn't meant to be taken too seriously, and there's no sense of the friction that was to erupt four or five months later. This sort of thing could not have appeared in a motorcycle magazine after April 1964. 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
XGBL630000013 
 Only the clip-clop of horses' hooves breaks the stillness of the early morning in this typical village. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1963, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
XGBL640000016 
 Close as usual: Tibblin leads Smith, but Sten Lundin has got away to win the West German round - the only one the others did not share. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1964, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > Heritage > Heritage Railway (1 file)

Beautiful images from Heritage Railway Magazine.
FRED PROFILE A4-08 
 The Great Goodbye will be remembered for decades to come, if only for this iconic image from the evening photographic charters. In profile (from left) on February 19 are post-war steam record holder No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, No. 60008 Dwight D. Eisenhower, No. 60009 Union of South Africa, No. 4489 Dominion of Canada, heritage era steam record holder 
No. 4464 Bittern, and world steam railway speed record holder No. 4468 Mallard. FRED KERR

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders (1 file)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.
Image 8 
 Phil Read explains why he only finished third to runner, and Gilera team-mate John Hartle, and a victorious Mike Hailwood, MV. 
 Keywords: Isle of Man, Manx, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders > Nick Nicholls collection (3 files)

The Nick Nicholls collection is recognised as one of the finest collections of motorcycle-sport images from the second half of the 20th century.
Nicholls 31 
 The first Mallory Park road race meeting of 1977 was cancelled, providing the opportunity to attend my only ice speedway event, the world final in 1977. 
 Keywords: July 04, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, The Classic MotorCycle
NNC RR C2 02 
 NNC RR C2 02 - 1957 Isle of Man Senior TT, 5th Keith Campbell, 500 Guzzi Single, Ginger Hall, Gaining his only two points in the 500 championship. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Road Racing
Sheene NNC Slide Suzuki 1976-7-8-9 004 
 We can only guess what it is that Barry Sheene and Graeme Crosby find so amusing about Randy Mamola’s knee sliders in this 1981 assembly area shot. As you can see from the DIY knee protection used by both Suzuki ace Crosby and Yamaha’s Sheene the knee slider generation was still in its infancy, but clearly American Mamola’s radical hang off style called for something a little more substantial. What the image does illustrate is that Grand Prix racing was still a whole lot of fun and while things got serious out on the track, in the paddock even the top riders could still enjoy a laugh and joke. 
 Keywords: Barry Sheene, Colour, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders > Nick Nicholls collection > Off road images (5 files)

43m8 23 11 58 
 Dick Langston on a 350cc Royal Enfield in the Mitcham Vas Trial in November 1958, Dick was a solo winner here and only lost 34 marks. 
 Keywords: Dick Langstone, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Trials
ISDT0002 
 1961 ISDT - Carlo Tosi on a 250cc Guzzi lost only 1 mark and gained a silver medal 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls
NNC T A00072 
 NNC T A 072 - Bonanza Trial 29th June 1996, No. 36 Mick Andrews on a 250cc James Commando, he was the class A winner and only lost 4 marks. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials
NNC T A00078 
 NNC T A 078 - Pre 65 Scottish April 2000, Mick Andrews on a 250cc James at Mamore where he won the Duncan Smith Trophy for second best performance he only lost 2 marks on day 1 and was the only clean round on day 2. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials
NNC T A 27 
 NNC T A 027 - Southern Trial 21st October 1962 - Gordon Adsett on a 250cc Greeves he only lost 9 marks and won the 250 class cup 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > 1923 Suffolk Trial (1 file)

TCM 059 Glass Plates5 
 1923 Suffolk trial - One of the Scott riders motors on. Both Vivian Olssson and J P Castley - the only two so-mounted - retired. 
 Keywords: 1923, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Aberdare Park, September 1954 (1 file)

SFTP April 2012 - 6 
 It was reckoned 12,000 spectators were on site, these days, the viewing public is only allowed on the infield. 
 Keywords: 2010, Aberdare road races 1954, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > Aberdare Park, September 1954 (1 file)

SFTP April 2012 - 6 
 It was reckoned 12,000 spectators were on site, these days, the viewing public is only allowed on the infield. 
 Keywords: 2010, Aberdare road races 1954, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Scootering Classics (3 files)

This collection from our archive shows off some of the classic scootering scenes from the 50's onwards. Many of these images have appeared with the Scootering Magazine as a centrespead.
Ducati cruiser 
 Ducati Cruser - The Cruiser was the first ever scooter ever made by Ducati. It was a very advanced design when it debuted in 1951 with a single cylinder 175cc ohv engine, automatic transmission with a hydraulic torque converter, shaft drive, 12 volt electrics and an electric start – the first on a scooter. With bodywork by Ghia and a two-tone paint job the Cruiser was a very nice piece of kit, but the engine had to be detuned for the Italian market and was limited to 50mph. It was too expensive for a country still bearing the scars of WWII and went out of production after two years with only about 2000 sold. 
 Keywords: 2012, August, September, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD181613@SS P54 - 01 
 A LULL BEFORE THE STORM
IT'S a received wisdom that the general public knew nothing about Mods prior to the events of Easter 1964, but like most received wisdoms, it's only partially true. Many people are aware of the 1962 Town article featuring (amongst others) Marc Bolan, but if you look hard enough there is other material around pre-dating the seaside riots.
In December 1963 Motor Cycle magazine ran a light-hearted 'Are you a Mod or a Rocker?' quiz. Readers were asked questions about their attire and habits. The top three levels of scoring (Mod, Mid and Rocker) were all considered "with it", while the lowest scoring category (Old Fogey) was definitely considered to be "without it".
The piece was written by one Mike Evans and it is he who is featured as the example Mod, with a suitably scruffy Rocker alongside for comparison. Mike's clothes include a tab-collared shirt, Cuban heels and a collarless jacket and at this distance in time, it's difficult to recall if these were specifically Mod fashions in late '63. The scooter (a well used GS150 with chrome panels) looks about right though.
The article obviously isn't meant to be taken too seriously, and there's no sense of the friction that was to erupt four or five months later. This sort of thing could not have appeared in a motorcycle magazine after April 1964. 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD349087@Centre s Scooterin 
 Back in the day, Lambretta Concessionaires actively supported owners carrying out their own maintenance on their scooters, either through local dealers, or even specialist staff from HQ attending club meetings. The photograph is dated 19.03.59 which if correct suggests that the Series 1 Lambretta was well established by now (note the diagrams on the wall behind), so maybe this class in the London area was for 'shaft drive' models only? 
 Keywords: 2008, Centrespreads, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scootering

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Stafford Show images (1 file)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.
WD524952@94-EK-7 
 The Lancaster on dispaly at East Kirkby Aviation Heritage Centre. 
 Keywords: Aviation Classics, copyright single use only, date ?, event ?, feature EK, issue 1, make Avro, model Lancaster, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, person(s) name ?, photographer Jarrod Cotter, place East Kirkby, publication Aviation, type VII, year 1945

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Trials - Nick Nicholls Collection > General (3 files)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.
NNC-T-A-27 
 NNC T A 027 - Southern Trial 21st October 1962 - Gordon Adsett on a 250cc Greeves he only lost 9 marks and won the 250 class cup 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials
NNC-T-A00072 
 NNC T A 072 - Bonanza Trial 29th June 1996, No. 36 Mick Andrews on a 250cc James Commando, he was the class A winner and only lost 4 marks. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials
NNC-T-A00078 
 NNC T A 078 - Pre 65 Scottish April 2000, Mick Andrews on a 250cc James at Mamore where he won the Duncan Smith Trophy for second best performance he only lost 2 marks on day 1 and was the only clean round on day 2. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

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