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MORTONS ARCHIVE (18 files)

006 Goldie 11
Rider Des Wright pushes the Duke Gold Star; Geoff Duke stands just behind.
Keywords: BSA, Gold Star, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Duke-Veloette-001
Geoff Duke Velocette
Keywords: Duke, Velocette, Motorcycle, Motorbike, Racer, bike, IOM, TT, Isle Of Man

Duke-Veloette-002
Geoff Duke Velocette
Keywords: Duke, Velocette, Motorcycle, Motorbike, Racer, bike, IOM, TT, Isle Of Man

Duke-Veloette-003
Geoff Duke Velocette
Keywords: Duke, Velocette, Motorcycle, Motorbike, Racer, bike, IOM, TT, Isle Of Man

Duke-Veloette-004
Geoff Duke Velocette
Keywords: Duke, Velocette, Motorcycle, Motorbike, Racer, bike, IOM, TT, Isle Of Man

Duke-Veloette-005
Geoff Duke Velocette
Keywords: Duke, Velocette, Motorcycle, Motorbike, Racer, bike, IOM, TT, Isle Of Man

Duke-Veloette-006
Geoff Duke Velocette
Keywords: Duke, Velocette, Motorcycle, Motorbike, Racer, bike, IOM, TT, Isle Of Man

Duke-Veloette-007
Geoff Duke Velocette
Keywords: Duke, Velocette, Motorcycle, Motorbike, Racer, bike, IOM, TT, Isle Of Man

Duke-Veloette-008
Keywords: Duke, Velocette, Motorcycle, Motorbike, Racer, bike, IOM, TT, Isle Of Man

Geoff-Duke-IOM-TT-1955-Gilera-001
Geoff Duke on a 500cc Gilera in the 1955 Isle of Man Senior TT on Bray Hill
Keywords: Gilera, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd., Senior TT, Action, Geoff Duke, Isle of Man, 1955

Geoff-Duke-IOM-TT-1955-Gilera-002
Geoff Duke on a 500cc Gilera in the 1955 Isle of Man Senior TT on Bray Hill
Keywords: Gilera, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd., Senior TT, Action, Geoff Duke, Isle of Man, 1955

Geoff-Duke-IOM-TT-1955-Gilera-003
Geoff Duke on a 500cc Gilera in the 1955 Isle of Man Senior TT on Bray Hill
Keywords: Gilera, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd., Senior TT, Action, Geoff Duke, Isle of Man, 1955

Jimmy-Buchan-012
Jimmy Buchan leads Geoff Duke into Cascades both on 348cc Nortons
Keywords: Jimmy Buchan, Jim, Jimmy, motorcycle, motorcyclist, racer, racing, rider, riding

J 017
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Aboard the special, swinging arm Ariel Colt in 1957.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ken-Kavanagh-035
Ken Kavanagh at the 1956 Isle of Man TT with Geoff Duke
Keywords: Ken Kavanagh, motorcycle, bike, motorbike, racer, race, ride, rider, IOM, Isle Of Man, TT, Geoff Duke, 1956

Ken-Kavanagh-037
Ken Kavanagh at the 1956 Isle of Man TT with Geoff Duke
Keywords: Ken Kavanagh, motorcycle, bike, motorbike, racer, race, ride, rider, IOM, Isle Of Man, TT, Geoff Duke, 1956

Royal-Enfield-43
Keywords: bike, Gepff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorbike, Motorcycle, Post-War, RE, Royal Enfield, TT250, Two-Stroke

TCM-Archive-003
World Champions Geoff Duke and Mike Hailwood reliving past events by one of the famous Grand Prix Nortons of their era. The norton was one of the Jubilee Display of motorcycles (1952 - 1977) on the Renolds Stand (27) at the Motor Cycle Show at Earls Court today. Both Mike Hailwood and Geoff Duke relied on Renold chain to win their championships. 26 August 1977
Keywords: World, Champions, Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood, reliving, past, events, Grand Prix, Norton, Jubilee Display, motorcycle, 1952, 1977, Renolds, Stand, Motor Cycle Show, Earls Court, chain, 26, August, 1977

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates (1 file)

Straight from the plate images as used in the Classic MotorCycle magazine.

Brit-Expts- 50-016
Geoff E Duke (490 Norton)
Keywords: 1950, British Experts Trial, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1954 Belgian 500cc Grand Prix (1 file)

062 SFTP AUG1
The master stylist Geoff Duke, on the four-cylinder Gilera. He raced to his first 'classic' victory of what was to be a world championship year.
Keywords: 1954 Belgian 500cc Grand Prix, August 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1954 Hutchinson 100 (1 file)

SFTP 1954 Hutchinson 100 08
1954 Hutchinson 100 held at a wet Silverstone - Geoff Duke storms to victory on his Gilera 500cc
Keywords: 2016, April, Glass plate, Hutchison, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Aintree September 1954 (1 file)

062 Glass Plate 02
Aintree road racing September5 1954 - The master stylist, world champion Geoff Duke (Gilera) at Anchor Crossing.
Keywords: Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Oliver's Mount September 1949 (1 file)

062 SFTP C25668
Bill Doran (AJS, 53) heads a field of 350cc runner. Others include Les Archer (Velocette, 61), Geoff Duke (Norton, 67), Syd Barnett (AJS, 71) and Dickie Dale (Velo, 63).
Keywords: 1949, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Oliver's Mount, Scarborough, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Thruxton August 1951 (2 files)

053 SFTP 1951 Thruxton A01
Wet day at Thruxton, August 1951 - Grey flash-mounted John Surtees, the man who Geoff Duke said "made me ride so fast in the last race".
Keywords: 2014, April, Glass Plates, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle, Thruxton

053 SFTP 1951 Thruxton A04
Wet day at Thruxton, August 1951 - Geoff Duke (100, Manx Norton) and Bill Doran (90, AJS 7R) lap Johnny Hodgkin on his Mk. VIII KTT Velocette.
Keywords: 2014, April, Glass Plates, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle, Thruxton

MORTONS ARCHIVE > John Surtees Collection (1 file)

J S 0154
Geoff Duke (right) and John Surtees talking together before the start of the International 'Formula Junior' race at Silverstone in May 1960
Keywords: John Surtees, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Social

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection (6 files)

A collection of images from our vast archive depicting motorcycles and motorcycling lifestyle from the early 1900's through to the present day.

GAA0000010
As President of the Institute of Advanced Motorists HRH the Duke of Gloucester presented a commemorative bowl to the 200,000th member, Mr David Chater Lea at the Savoy Hotel.
Keywords: AA, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

GEC0000001
1949 - Earls Court - Geoff Duke's winning machine (TT).
Keywords: Earls Court, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

GP0000020
H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester inspecting the police escort at Adelaide during his Australian tour. This smart and efficient force is equipped with Ariel "Square Four" machines.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Police

GS0000075
On one of the bends in the snow-cleared Dukes Pass near Aberfoyle.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scenic

ROAD RACING PORTRAITS A-B02
Left to right 3rd Geoff Duke, 1st John Surtees and 2nd Bob Brown in the Ulster GP 8/8/1959 350cc race
Keywords: Lewis Leathers, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

SUPP Duke TT 1951
Classic Racer supplement - Making History on the Mountain - Geoff Duke 1949
Keywords: 2014, Classic Racer, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles (100 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.

001 J 001
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - The most famours Duke picture - it encapsulates a new era of the 'first' postwar motorcycle racer. One piece leathers, Featherbed frame... Blandford Camp, Featherbed debut, 1950.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

004 ARCHIVE 1
After dominating the 1954 500cc World CHampionship on his Gilera. Geoff Duke was a guest of Motor Cycle to that year's Earls Court Motorcycle Show and offered his views
Keywords: 2014, Archive Shot, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November

004 ARCHIVE 2
After dominating the 1954 500cc World CHampionship on his Gilera. Geoff Duke was a guest of Motor Cycle to that year's Earls Court Motorcycle Show and offered his views
Keywords: 2014, Archive Shot, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November

004 ARCHIVE 3
After dominating the 1954 500cc World CHampionship on his Gilera. Geoff Duke was a guest of Motor Cycle to that year's Earls Court Motorcycle Show and offered his views
Keywords: 2014, Archive Shot, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November

004 ARCHIVE 4
After dominating the 1954 500cc World CHampionship on his Gilera. Geoff Duke was a guest of Motor Cycle to that year's Earls Court Motorcycle Show and offered his views
Keywords: 2014, Archive Shot, Classic Bike Guide, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November

006 Archive 01
Duke scrambling down under in 955 - Geoff Duke on a BSA
Keywords: 2014, Classic archive, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

016 Geoff Duke 01
Screaming round a corner during the 1951 Senior Ulster GP on his Manx Norton
Keywords: 2015, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

016 Geoff Duke 02
'The Duke' and his winner's bouquet at the Belbian GP in 1951. Geoff Duke won the race in torrential rain at a speed of 95.18mph.
Keywords: 2015, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

018 Letters 01
Stanley Woods and Geoff Duke having a chat at the TT in 1957
Keywords: Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 001
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 002
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 003
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 004
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 005
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 006
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 007
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 008
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 009
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 010
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 012
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 013
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

032 Nakeds KTM 1290 Super Duke R 014
MSL
Nakeds Test
Ducati
Honda
Aprilia
KTM
Suzuki
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November

034 Grp Tst KTM 390
A2 Licence Special - KTM 390 Duke
Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, July/August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go

034 Grp Tst KTM 390 secondary
A2 Licence Special - KTM 390 Duke
Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, July/August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go

042 Back in the Day 01
The start os the 1967 Manx 400, Vespa rider G Burnhill and M Adams in the sidecar. Also on the platform are starter Geoff Duke and rally organiser Pat Callin.
Keywords: 2014, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Feb/Mar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

050 KTM Advanced riding
KTM 390 Duke test
Keywords: Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go

050 KTM Aimee Fuller+KTM
KTM 390 Duke test
Keywords: Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go

050 KTM bags
KTM 390 Duke test
Keywords: Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go

050 KTM BSB School
KTM 390 Duke test
Keywords: Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go

050 KTM Carli+Helite FILLER
KTM 390 Duke test
Keywords: Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go

050 KTM seaside
KTM 390 Duke test
Keywords: Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go

050 KTM Squires
KTM 390 Duke test
Keywords: Joe Dick, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go

054 From The Archive 03
H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh chatting to Artie Bell, on the left is Professor Law, chairman of the A.C.U.
Keywords: 2014, Classic Racer, From the archive, July/August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing

054 From The Archive 09
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh drops the Manx flag, signal for the Bell to start, beside Prince Philip is Mr. L H Lumby the chief timekeeper
Keywords: 2014, Classic Racer, From the archive, July/August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing

084 1953 25-28
The show of 1952 - Prince Phillip his royal highness the Duke of Edinburgh officially opens the 1952 show.
Keywords: 2012, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Ocrober, Take a closer look, The Classic MotorCycle

086 TACL 1
While a mechanic fiddles, (from left) Hartle, Duke and Read discuss. This was June 1963.
Keywords: 2013, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Take a closer look, The Classic MotorCycle

086 TACL 2
March 6, 1963. At Monza, Geoff Duke unveils his plans, while Minter adn Hartle as dressed for the occasion too.
Keywords: 2013, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Take a closer look, The Classic MotorCycle

089 geoff duke 01
Happy Birthday Geoff Duke - On his way to his first TT victory, the 1949 Clubman's Race Geoff is already showing the tidy style that was his trademark.
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

089 geoff duke 02
Happy Birthday Geoff Duke - Th eGilera, sporting the full Dustbin, on a most suitable track, Spa Francorchamps, during the Belgium Grand Prix 1956.
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

089 geoff duke 03
Happy Birthday Geoff Duke - Just look at that crowd! Geoff Duke leads the pack in to Mere at Scarborough 1953.
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

089 geoff duke 04
Happy Birthday Geoff Duke - Geoff rounds Quarter Bridge on the BMW during the 1962 TT.
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

089 geoff duke 05
Happy Birthday Geoff Duke - It's easy to forget that trials was Geoff's first love, and he was equally as good off-road as on it.
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

089 geoff duke 06
Happy Birthday Geoff Duke - In the winners enclosure after that Clubmans win the handsome Geoff Duke looks unflustered by it all.
Keywords: 2013, Classic Racer, March/April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

092 Carli JOE 9546
Carli testing her KTM390 Duke and putting it through its paces
Keywords: December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

092 Carli JOE 9575
Carli testing her KTM390 Duke and putting it through its paces
Keywords: December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

092 Carli JOE 9659
Carli testing her KTM390 Duke and putting it through its paces
Keywords: December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

092 Carli LEAD JOE 9624
Carli testing her KTM390 Duke and putting it through its paces
Keywords: December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

092 Mike Penny three
Carli testing her KTM390 Duke and putting it through its paces
Keywords: December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

098 KTM and cows
2013 KTM 390 Duke
Keywords: 2014, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, October

099 Suzuki V-Strom James Duke
Ducati Scrambler Classic and Suzuki DL650 V-Storm
Keywords: 2015, August, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

100 Next Month
John Surtees and on his motorcycle talking to Geoff Duke in the Isle of Man in the mid 50s
Keywords: 2012, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Ocrober, The Classic MotorCycle

114 CLASSIC CAMERA 1
Geoff Duke at Spa, August 1962
Keywords: 2014, Classic camera, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November, The Classic MotorCycle

BSA GOLD STAR POST WAR 100
BSA GOLD STAR POST WAR, STRAIGHT FROM THE STAND, 2.9.54, JUNIOUR BSA SPONSORED BY G.DUKE, RIDDEN BY JJ.WOOD
Keywords: BSA, Gold Star, Gold Star Post War, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ClassicCamera
Duke at Codogno, May 1952. The inimitable Geoff Duke (No. 20), winning the sixth international race Codogno, Italy.
Keywords: Classic Camera, Dec 10, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

E1
The Featherbed's first outing - Geoff Duke at Blandford Camp in 1950.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

E13
Record breaking at Monthery 1949. Geoff Duke in saddle, Joe Craig behind handlebars, Artie Bell far left, Eric Oliver second right.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

E17
Artie Bell, winning the 1950 Junior TT. He was also second, to team-mate Duke, in the Senior.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

Ex BG May 65 009
Chatting to the Duke of Edinburgh at Brockenhurst Camp Site David John Weston on his Greeves gave a demonstration of rough riding.
Keywords: 1965, Ex guard book, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

F1
Norton racer John Surtees sits astride a wideline Dominator, as he chats with former Norton star Geoff Duke in the Isle of Man, 1955.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

F37
The prodigal returns - Geoff Duke back on a Norton, at the 1959 Ulster GP. He came fourth.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

F4
Geoff Duke, on a Model 7, paces French cyclist Jose Mieffrett at Silverstone, 1952.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

G Duke 55 Senior TT
Geoff Duke 1955 Senior TT
Keywords: Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

G Duke archive pic
Duke's last world title 1955 - Geoff Duke won his last world title, riding the Italian Gilera to the 1955 500cc crown. He races to victory in the Senior TT in the Isl eof Man.
Keywords: 1955, Geoff Duke, Gilera, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Senior TT

H04
John Player sponsorship was secured at the end of 1971. Geoff Duke (seated) joins the party, with Tony Rutter (left), Peter Williams (centre) and Phil Read (right) behind.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series

H 027
Life in the old dog yet ll; Geoff Duke's lightweight special, in 1956.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Image 10
The Gilera pairing of Geoff Duke and Reg Armstrong look pleased with their days work in the winner’s enclosure after the 1955 Senior.
Keywords: Isle of Man, Manx, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 001
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - The most famous Duke picture - it encapsulates a new era of the 'first' postwar motorcycle racer. One piece leathers, featherbed frame... Blandford Camp, featherbed debut, 1950.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 002
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - A familiar sight picking up the spoils, in Berne, Switzerland, 1952.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 003
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - In action during the 1949 Clubmans Senior TT.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 004
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Trials action, aboard the 500T.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 005
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Getting 'psyched up' at Thruxton in 1951.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 006
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Smart, stylish action through Hilberry on the 350cc Manx.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 007
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Having won the 1952 Junior TT, with Norton MD Gilbert Smith. Joe Craig stands by.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 008
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Tip-toeing round the circuit, at the 1952 Ulster.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 009
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Setting a new 500cc race record, Codogno, Italy.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 010
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Good luck wishes from Stirling Moss.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 011
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - On a trials BSA, John Douglas Trial, 1953.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 012
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - The start of a winning combination, winning the 1953 GP Des Nations in Italy.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 013
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Scrapping with the pesky young pretender; Surtees on the inside, Dule wide at Scarborough in 1955.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 014
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Unmistakeable, poetry in motion ... Duke and Gilera, 1955.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 015
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - On the dustbin faired Gilera in 1957.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 016
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Reg Armstrong 'buttons up' - Duke leans on the van.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 018
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Try out on a Manx, in 1958.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 019
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - With a BMW Rennsport, 1958 Senior TT.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 020
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Heavy landing with the 'Duke Special' Norton in the 1959 Junior TT, a fourth place finish resulted.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 021
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - A late race outing.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 022
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Back on a Gilera in the Isle of Man; a parade lap in 1973.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J 023
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Back to where it all began, riding a 'Garden gate' Norton Single. THis is at Mallory Park VMCC meeting in 1975 - note the footwear!
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

J S 0012
John Surtees chats to Geoff Duke in the Isle of Man in June 1955
Keywords: 1955, John Surtees, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing

J S 0014
No. 34 John Surtees (499cc Norton) leading No. 41 Geoff Duke (500cc Gilera) at Scarborough - Mountside Hairpin
Keywords: 1955, John Surtees, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing

J S 0019
Silverston Saturday 4th April 1955 - No. 61 John Surtees (500cc Norton) No. 58 Geoff Duke (500cc Gilera)
Keywords: 1955, John Surtees, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing

M Cycle 22 Nov 56
The Motor Cycle cover Thursday 22nd November 1951 showing Geoff Duke World Champion on 350 & 500cc Norton
Keywords: Cover, Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Norton, The Motor Cycle

M Hailwood 0057
From left to right Mike Hailwood, Mr. Webster, Phylis Duke, Janet dRIVER, pADDY dRIVER, pETER pAWSON AND dICKIE dALE.
Keywords: Mike Hailwood, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Nick N 1956 TT P1 001
Geoff Duke - 250cc Dot
Keywords: 1956, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scramble

TCM SUP 57
The Classic MotorCycle 1899-1967 British Motorcycles and the Military. The Duke of Gloicester inspecting and paying tribute to the Royal Military Police, over 1000 of who, died in active service during the Second World War, at Inkerman Barrack, Woking.
Keywords: 2014, March, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

WD195835@15 our archive
Geoff Duke sat on a Ariel Huntmaster in November 1956
Keywords: 2006, From our archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

XGBL620000009
The scene that set every camera shutter clicking at Oulton Park - the incomparable Duke on the incomparable Gilera.
Keywords: Ex GB 1962, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

You Need Norton 500T 02
Geoff Duke often rode a Norton 500T when he wan't involved with Norton's faster products.
Keywords: Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 25, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Off road

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > BSA Goldie (1 file)

Goldie 11
Rider Des Wright pushes the Duke Gold Star; Geoff Duke stands just behind.
Keywords: BSA, Gold Star, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

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

WD595215@64 Preservation
Super power on the single track Great Central' BR 8P Pasific No 71000 Duke of Gloucester joins forces with preserved Class 40 D306 Atlantic Conevyor.
Keywords: Heritage Railway, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > Mountain Milestones 2012 (1 file)

Manx 14A
16A – Artie Bell pushes off to start the 1949 Senior under the watchful eye of the Duke of Edinburgh, fourth from left.
Keywords: 2012, Exhibition of historic images, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Mountain Milestones - Memories from Mona's Isle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection (21 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.

1958-BMW-Supercharged-race-bike-Geoff-Duke
Seen here at Silverstone is Geoff Dukes BMW shaft driven race bike in April 1958
Keywords: 1958, Supercharged, BMW, Silverstone, Geoff Duke, motorbike, motorcycle, bike, shaft drive

G Duke 1C
Geoff Duke (499cc Norton( at Donington Park 11 July 1982
Keywords: Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Norton

G Duke 2C
Geoff Duke (500cc Benelli) taking part in the John Surtees Day at Brands Hatch 24 May 1981
Keywords: Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls

G Duke 3C
Geoff Duke (500cc Benelli) taking part in the John Surtees Day at Brands Hatch 24 May 1981
Keywords: Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls

G Duke 4C
1969 TT - Geoff Duke talk to the Duke of Edinburgh
Keywords: Geoff Duke, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls

G Duke 5
No. 61 John Surtees (499 Norton) and Geoff Duke (500 Gilera) at Silverstone 23 April 1955
Keywords: Geoff Duke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls

Nicholls 10
Unbelievably the pigeon, which can be seen just ahead of the front wheel, never moved as Geoff Duke rushed by in his final TT in 1959.
Keywords: July 04, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, The Classic MotorCycle

Nicholls 13
Arguably the graetest ever road racer, Mike Hailwood, poses with his father and his 125cc and 250cc TT winners Trophies in the Arragon Hotel, which was then owned by Geoff Duke.
Keywords: July 04, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, The Classic MotorCycle

Nicholls 14
Geoff Duke before the Southern Trial, October 1957.
Keywords: July 04, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, The Classic MotorCycle

Nicholls 21
Industries Association man Hugh Palin watches the struggling competitors on the notorious Sky Hill section of the 1965 Manx ISDT. Arch enthusiast Geoff Duke was clerk of the course.
Keywords: July 04, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, The Classic MotorCycle

NNC 15 11 11 007
Prince Phillip and Geoff Duke
Keywords: 1969, Geoff Duke, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Prince Phillip

NNC 15 11 11 008
Prince Phillip and Geoff Duke
Keywords: 1969, Geoff Duke, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Prince Phillip

NNC 1956 TT 21 015
Geoff Duke's van being off loaded.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls Collection

NNC 1956 TT 21 016
Geoff Duke's van being off loaded.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls Collection

NNC 1956 TT 22M 17
Geoff Duke, 500 BMW.
Keywords: BMW, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls Collection, Practice 1958

NNC 1956 TT 4M 29
J. J. Wood, Duke Velocette.
Keywords: Duke Velocette, Junior race 1956, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls Collection

NNC 1959 TT 5T 6
Geoff Duke, 348 Norton.
Keywords: Junior 350cc Race 1959, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls Collection

NNC 1959 TT 6T 20
Geoff Duke, 348 Norton.
Keywords: Junior 350cc Race 1959, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls Collection

NNC 1959 TT 8T 10
Geoff Duke, 348 Norton.
Keywords: Junior 350cc Race 1959, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls Collection

NNC 1959 TT 9M 28
Geoff Duke, 348 Norton.
Keywords: Junior 350cc Race 1959, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls Collection

NNC Derek Minter48
Brands Hatch 11.10.1964 Percy Tait on the Scudera Duke 250 Royal Enfield and Derek Minter taking a closer look
Keywords: Derek Minter, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Racing

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

NNC 1956 TT P1 001
Geoff Duke - 250cc Dot
Keywords: 1956, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scramble

NNC 1956 TT P1 003
Geoff Duke - 250cc Dot
Keywords: 1956, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scramble

NNC 1956 TT P1 008
Geoff Duke - 250cc Dot
Keywords: 1956, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scramble

NNC 1956 TT P1 010
Geoff Duke - 250cc Dot
Keywords: 1956, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scramble

NNC BW ISDT118
1965, ISLE OF MAN ISDT, AN UNFAMILIAR GOVERNORS BRIDGE SCENE TAKEN DURING 1965 ISDT, WHEN GEOFF DUKE WAS CLERK OF THE COURSE, 19 H.TRINKER, 49 HERCULES, GOLD, 4 A.BRANDL 50 ZUNDAPP, BRONZE, 15 A.LEHNER, GOLD.
Keywords: Black and white, ISDT, 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.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection (41 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.

003 Pole Position 01
Changing direction Silverstone 1960 - John Surtees, in the Cooper Austin and Geoff Duke, who drove a Gemini Ford.
Keywords: Classic Racer, Jan/Feb, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

006 ARCHIVE PIC 01
Left to right, Griff Jenkins, John Cooper, Jack Booker, Charles Mortimer Snr, Leo Davenport and Geoff Duke.
Keywords: Archive Spot, Classic Racer, Mar/Apr 2012, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > BSA Goldie (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > From our issues - motorcycles (37 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.

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

Images from our Heritage magazines

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > Mountain Milestones 2012 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders (6 files)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders > Nick Nicholls collection (20 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.

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

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > 1954 Belgian 500cc Grand Prix (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > 1954 Hutchinson 100 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Aintree September 1954 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > 1954 Belgian 500cc Grand Prix (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > Aintree September 1954 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > Oliver's Mount September 1949 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Oliver's Mount September 1949 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Stafford Show images (2 files)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

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1949 - Earls Court - Geoff Duke's winning machine (TT).
Keywords: Earls Court, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

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Bill Doran (AJS, 53) heads a field of 350cc runner. Others include Les Archer (Velocette, 61), Geoff Duke (Norton, 67), Syd Barnett (AJS, 71) and Dickie Dale (Velo, 63).
Keywords: 1949, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Oliver's Mount, Scarborough, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Trials - Nick Nicholls Collection > General (1 file)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

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