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001 
 Over forty years apart these two Scotts, on with gas lights and one with electric. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Scott, Static
Cecil-Ashby-TT-Lightweight-1927-OK-Supreme 
 Cecil Ashby 
 Keywords: Cecil Ashby, Road Racer, racer, racing, ride, rider, riding, motorbike, motorcycle, bike
Charlie-H-Manders-1939-250cc-Excelsior-Lightweight-TT 
 Charlie Manders 1939 Lightweight TT (250 Excelsior) 
 Keywords: Charlie Manders (Excelsior 250)
George-Brown-01 
 Sprint Swansong 1966 - Here Vncent ace George Brown contemplates the bleak runaway ahead. Polish FIM steward, B Matusak, makes the final adjustments to the timing lights. George was approaching his 55th birthday, the maximum age for international licence holders, so he chose to go out with a bang. Over three days in November 1966, with his 247cc Royal Enfielss two stroke, 998cc Vincent Super Nero and 1147cc Extra Nero, he took no less that 16 world and national records. 
 Keywords: George Brown coutenplates his record attempt at Greenham Common, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
Lexicon-Pt1-034-035-001 
 Watsonian Sidecars Mk2 frame with mudguard which includes rear light and idicator 
 Keywords: Watsonian, Sidecars, sidecar, unit, motorcycle, motorbike, bike, Mk2 frame
Lexicon-Pt1-034-035-002 
 Watsonian Sidecars Mk4 frame which has a braking wheel and indicator light 
 Keywords: Watsonian, Sidecars, sidecar, unit, motorcycle, motorbike, bike
Mortons Archive - Excelsior 1948 Lightweight TT 01 
 1948 TT in the Beasley camp Mrs Beasley sits and knits, Frank Beak (arist) sketshes whilst Jimmy the mechanic for Doug Beasley tinkers witht the lightweight Excelsior. 
 Keywords: Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, TT
Mortons Archive - Excelsior 1948 Lightweight TT 02 
 1948 TT Doug Beasley's lightweight Excelsior 
 Keywords: Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, TT
Mortons Archive - Excelsior 1948 Lightweight TT 03 
 1953 TT in the Doug Beasley stable. 
 Keywords: Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, TT
Norton-Lightweight 
 Nortons Lightweight Harbour Harwick staion, F A Hardy rode as a reserve for British team in Anglo Dutch trail won silver medal 
 Keywords: 1912, F A Hardy rode as a reserve for British team in Anglo Dutch trail won silver medal, Harbour Harwick staion, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Nortons Lightweight
Roland-Pike-1939-Lightweight-TT 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Roland Pike

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates (1 file)

Straight from the plate images as used in the Classic MotorCycle magazine.
Royal-Enfield-1960-350cc-Bullet 
 Boost peak power output to 21 bhp @ 6,500 rpm by various tweaks, add a bigger front stopper, drop the handlebar ends, spray on some
lustrous polychromatic paint and dip the lot in the chrome vat and this is how the “350 Clipper” emerged!
In fairness there was a little more to it than that, but in essence the 1960 “350 Bullet” was a sporting variant of its rather plain class-mate.
Again, Royal Enfield was keeping faith with a fast disappearing market sector in continuing this model. Twins were taking over and rorty
singles were not going to be the future. New for ‘60 on the Bullet was an entirely AC/DC lighting and ignition system, gone was the magneto
ignition of yore, a contact breaker housing taking the place of the old ‘mag’. In that much, at least, Redditch was following a trend. 
 Keywords: Royal Enfield, 1960, 350 Clipper, Clipper, Glass Plate, Tried and Tested, Tried & Tested, Motorcycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > AJS and Matchless lightweight singles (open collection)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > TT junior/lightweight 1926 (open collection)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > TT junior/lightweight 1926 > TT junior/lightweight 1926 (open collection)

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

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Varsity Velocity February 1932 > SFTP Varsity Velocity Feb 32 (2 files)

064 Glass Plate 04 
 Varsity Velocity February 1932 - Velocettes were fairly prevalent in the 350cc class, some more prepared that others.. KSS VE6823 (a Cambridge number) still has its electric lights fitted. Number 10 is a Levis. 
 Keywords: 2013, Glass plate, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle
064 Glass Plate 06 
 Varsity Velocity February 1932 - Many hands make light work... 'unloading' the old fashioned way. Note the Bryant's of Biggleswade trailer in the background - in the 1970s, Charlie Sanby successfully raced the Bryant's backed Moto Guzzi, while the business lasted until 1992. 
 Keywords: 2013, Glass plate, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mark Wernham collection (20 files)

A collection of racing action shots and rider images from the Mark Wernham collection.
Arron Slight Castrol Honda Albecete WSB 1997 
 Arron Slight (Honda) Albecete WSB 1997 S7A001 
 Keywords: Action, Honda, Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, World Super Bikes
Slight 001 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Action, Honda, Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight 002 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Action, Honda, Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight 003 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Portrait
Slight 004 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Action, Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 001 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Honda, Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 002 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Honda, Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 003 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 004 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Portrait
Slight and Archive 005 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 006 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 007 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Portrait
Slight and Archive 008 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Honda, Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 009 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Honda, Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 010 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Honda, Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 011 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 012 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 013 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 014 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing
Slight and Archive 015 
 Arron Slight 
 Keywords: Mark Wernham, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Racing

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection (12 files)

A collection of images from our vast archive depicting motorcycles and motorcycling lifestyle from the early 1900's through to the present day.
BSA25B 
 Light Six fitted with BSA chair. 
 Keywords: BSA, BSA Bookazine, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series
GCR0000004 
 H.J. Cox (an official), J.W. Woodhouse (Dene - Precision), and W.D. South (Scott), at the compulsory stop at Headless Cross, for the purpose of lighting lamps. The photograph was taken in the dusk. 
 Keywords: Club Rallies etc., Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
GM0000024 
 Men of the British Airborne Forces who landed on the Continent on D-day with two of the Royal Enfield lightweights, true go-any-where motor cycles, and a folding bicycle. The "Flying Fleas" - light, easy to lift over obstacles, quiet, capable of over 40mph and of averaging comfortably over 30mph and 100 mpg - are now used for many purposes and are proving extremely reliable. 
 Keywords: Military, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield
GMR0000019 
 Dig that clobber! This picture is not, as you may imagine, from Brooklyn but from Fulham, London, and shows a member of the Harly Davidson Riders' Club preparing for an outing. Here is leathered, cameraed and light-metered Trevor Butts on leave from the Army. 
 Keywords: Harly Davidson Riders' Club, Mods and Rockers, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
GMR0000020 
 Melvyn West and Jane Bowyer tread the light fantastic at the dance. 
 Keywords: Mods and Rockers, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
GPB0000010 
 When escorting vehicles with overhanging loads which may be a danger to other traffic, Metropolitan Police motor cycles are now equipped with special lamps showing flashing amber lights. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Police Bikes, Triumph
Herbert BERT Sydney Kershaw -1922 IOM TT Lightweight New Imperial 
 Hertert (Bert) Sydney Kershaw - 1922 Lightweight TT on a New Imperial 
 Keywords: 1922, Isle of Man, Lightweight, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
Triumph bookazine003 
 Single speed with acetylene lights, 1910. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series, Triumph
WD450713@1 Spotlight - Sunw 
 1960 Sun Wasp 
 Keywords: 1960, Feb 09, In the spotlight, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Sun Wasp scooter, The Classic MotorCycle
XGB0000019 
 How's this for a smart Honda? This CB77 three-o-five is owned by 23 year old Tony Eldridge. But it's a Honda with a difference, Tony took delivery of it in the crate from Reads of Leytonstone. Then he gave it the treatment; all the silver-finish parts were re-stove enamelled and the light-alloy castings were polished to a mirror brightness. In short, the machine received the sort of meticulous attention that no mass-produced job could ever get. It's an Eldridge special right down to that number - M(o)y One, D! 
 Keywords: Ex GB, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
XGBE650000020 
 Upswept bars provide more than usual comfort on this Ducati. The bike is light and handleable. 249cc Ducati Daytona GT. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1965, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
XGBL650000023 
 Smartly finished in maroon with chromium-plated tank panels, the SGS is a businesslike mount. The light-alloy casting in the left of the engine is the induction silencer. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1965, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles (36 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.
006 A17 
 The fabulous Model H, with rear suspension and electric lighting. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
028 AMClightweights cover 
 AMC Lightweight singles (left) Matchless G2 (right) AJS Model 14 
 Keywords: 2015, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle
034 Yamaha Delight 125 6974 
 Yamaha D'elight 
 Keywords: 2014, Jan/Feb, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Twist & Go
034 Yamaha Delight 125 6985 
 Yamaha D'elight 
 Keywords: 2014, Jan/Feb, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Twist & Go
034 Yamaha Delight 125 7061 
 Yamaha D'elight 
 Keywords: 2014, Jan/Feb, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Twist & Go
034 Yamaha Delight 125 7074 
 Yamaha D'elight 
 Keywords: 2014, Jan/Feb, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Twist & Go
035 Archive ISDT 15 
 1975 ISDT in the Isle of Man - two strokes were dominating the event by the 70s, being light and easy to ride 
 Keywords: Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 35
062 WW1 07 
 First World War - Light hearted moment from Signals DRs, with Model H Triumphs 
 Keywords: 2014, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, October, The Classic MotorCycle, WW1
080 MEN WHO 02 
 Harvey Williams at the 1952 Ultra Light-weight TT, on his 125cc Bantam. 
 Keywords: 2014, Issue, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, September, The Classic MotorCycle
084 TACL 02 
 Publicity coup the Devdutt Tandon (light suit) as Indian prime minister Pandit Nehru poses in the saddle. 
 Keywords: June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
088 YWA 08 
 Acetylene lighting remained popular into the 1920s. This is a Rotax set. 
 Keywords: 2015, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle, You were asking
098 Kawasaki Versys 650 Denali D2 light and Soundbomb horn 
 Kawasaki Versys 
 Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, September
1948 SSDT07 
 1948 SSDT - A light alloy cylinder head and barrel are employed on the 497 c.c Ariel P competing in the trial- C21826 
 Keywords: 1948, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sottish Six Day Trial, The Motor Cycle
1954-36 15 x 10 
 In the Douglas Bay Hotel courtyard our photographer spotted Wellworthy’s van, makers of Bonded Light Alloy Cylinder Barrels. Their adverts began ‘Al-fin cylinder barrels are a revolutionary development of Wellworthy research. At least, metallurgists have succeeded in producing a light cylinder with cast iron lining bonded as one.’ 
 Keywords: Manx display images 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
A17 
 Mr. D Elyard Brown , a director of C A Vandervell, with his CAV dynamo and lights-equipped Norton outfit in 1916. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
A 013 
 Flash, brash & dangerous to know - ANother beauty - the 1969/70 model combined relatively light weight with a strong engine, decent brakes and fine handling. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bonneville, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Triumph
BSA GOLD STAR POST WAR 64 
 BSA GOLDSTAR POST WAR, APRIL, DOW LIGHTING 
 Keywords: BSA, Gold Star, Gold Star Post War, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd
G0000005 
 Christmas comes to Moseley - Birmingham, as the lights on this tree gives a warm, colourful glow for a picture of Bob Currie with an Ariel Leader. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
GM0000024 
 Men of the British Airborne Forces who landed on the Continent on D-day with two of the Royal Enfield lightweights, true go-any-where motor cycles, and a folding bicycle. The "Flying Fleas" - light, easy to lift over obstacles, quiet, capable of over 40mph and of averaging comfortably over 30mph and 100 mpg - are now used for many purposes and are proving extremely reliable. 
 Keywords: Garage Wall Poster Collection No. 1, Military, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield
Image 20 
 With barely enough light in the sky PJ Walsh is the first man away for early morning practice at the 1954 Manx Grand Prix. 
 Keywords: Isle of Man, Manx, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
TCM SUP 09 
 The Classic MotorCycle 1899-1967 British Motorcycles and the Military. Gunner crews on the move, these motorcycle outfits armed with Vickers light machine guns. 
 Keywords: 2014, March, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle
TCM SUP 11 
 The Classic MotorCycle 1899-1967 British Motorcycles and the Military. Gunners of the No. 10 Battery Machine Gun Section demonstrate the Vickers machine gun, after removal from their 486cc Scott outfit. Motorcycle outfits served many military light transport roles. 
 Keywords: 2014, March, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle
WD171770@Spotlight - lead 
 1958 Royal Enfield Bullet 
 Keywords: 2006, In the spotlight, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, The Classic MotorCycle
WD171773@Spotlight - detail 
 1958 Royal Enfield Bullet 
 Keywords: 2006, In the spotlight, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, The Classic MotorCycle
WD171774@Spotlight - detail 
 1958 Royal Enfield Bullet 
 Keywords: 2006, In the spotlight, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, The Classic MotorCycle
WD171776@Spotlight - left s 
 1958 Royal Enfield Bullet 
 Keywords: 2006, In the spotlight, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, The Classic MotorCycle
WD171834@Spotlight - detail 
 1958 Royal Enfield Bullet 
 Keywords: 2006, In the spotlight, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, The Classic MotorCycle
WD181611@SS P54 - 03 
 In the same issue there is a photograph of a shop window full of helmets which span the range of what was on offer at this time. In the centre is what we would still recognise as a standard "open face" type extending down over the ears. This was a relatively new idea to motorcycling/scootering having originated with fighter pilots, reaching Formula 1 around 1959 and the general public about two years later. To the left can be seen its predecessor, the "Piss Pot" and underneath the standard white "Everoak" beloved of so many regular scooterists. The Everoak (and similarly-styled helmets from other makers) was especially despised by the Mods and it comes as a bit of a culture shock today to see a scooter resplendent with lights and mirrors being ridden by someone wearing such a thing.
Still, in 1963, such considerations were years away - Mods not generally wearing helmets in any case. Mod fashion in a motor cycle magazine? It never happened again! 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD181612@SS P54 - 02 
 In the same issue there is a photograph of a shop window full of helmets which span the range of what was on offer at this time. In the centre is what we would still recognise as a standard "open face" type extending down over the ears. This was a relatively new idea to motorcycling/scootering having originated with fighter pilots, reaching Formula 1 around 1959 and the general public about two years later. To the left can be seen its predecessor, the "Piss Pot" and underneath the standard white "Everoak" beloved of so many regular scooterists. The Everoak (and similarly-styled helmets from other makers) was especially despised by the Mods and it comes as a bit of a culture shock today to see a scooter resplendent with lights and mirrors being ridden by someone wearing such a thing.
Still, in 1963, such considerations were years away - Mods not generally wearing helmets in any case. Mod fashion in a motor cycle magazine? It never happened again! 
 Keywords: 2006, 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
WD514734@Spotlight G50 06 
 Matchless G50 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Matchless, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Showstopper
WD514736@Spotlight G50 01 
 Matchless G50 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Matchless, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Showstopper
WD514737@Spotlight G50 02 
 Matchless G50 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Matchless, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Showstopper
WD514739@Spotlight G50 07 
 Matchless G50 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Matchless, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Showstopper
XGBE620000008 
 And here is a Continental scrambler - Walter Baeten's very fast Czechoslovak Eso. The model is light, but the handling is poor. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1962, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
XGBE620000008 
 And here is a Continental scrambler - Walter Baeten's very fast Czechoslovak Eso. The model is light, but the handling is poor. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1962, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > Heritage images (2 files)

004 st pancras cc (3) 
 Narrowboats moored in the yacht basin where coal used to be loaded onto the barges for the Imperial Gas Light & Coke Co. A train can be seen in the distance at St. Pancras 
 Keywords: 2015, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Towpath Talk
042 61994 Yaxham 
 The Mid-Norfolk looks East - Babnall 0-4-0ST Kidbrooke on the Yaxham Light Railway 
 Keywords: 2014, Heritage Railway, Issue 192, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

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

WD549201@10 Jobs March 1 
 Planting pots up. 
 Keywords: 08, apple, artichoke, beauty, blue, brassica, brassicas, bright, broccoli, close, cloud, copyright mortons media group, cutting, date 12/08/09, date 14/1/10, day, earth, feature audley end, feature jobs, flower, flowers, front page, fruit cage, garden, girasol, gooseberries, green, issue mar, issue oct, Jerusalem, jerusalem artichoke artichoke artichokes, kitchen garden, leaf, light, many, may, month aug, month mar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, other walled garden, person(s) name mike thurlow, petal, photographer steve ott, place audley end kitchen garden, potato, pruning, publication kg, reader's gardens, sky, summer, topinambour, year 2009, year 2010, yellow

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection (1 file)

The Nick Nicholls collection is recognised as one of the finest collections of motorcycle-sport images from the second half of the 20th century.
30T-45-Barry-Lawton-1965-Triumph-350cc-T120-37-Anthony-Smith-1965-BSA-A65-Lightning-650cc 
 30T 005 
 Keywords: 1965, 500 Mile Race, Castle Combe, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection (9 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.
084 TACL 02 
 Publicity coup the Devdutt Tandon (light suit) as Indian prime minister Pandit Nehru poses in the saddle. 
 Keywords: June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
1954-36 15 x 10 
 In the Douglas Bay Hotel courtyard our photographer spotted Wellworthy’s van, makers of Bonded Light Alloy Cylinder Barrels. Their adverts began ‘Al-fin cylinder barrels are a revolutionary development of Wellworthy research. At least, metallurgists have succeeded in producing a light cylinder with cast iron lining bonded as one.’ 
 Keywords: Manx display images 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
2.11.16 p393 MC 
 Signal section in a French market square, The Motor Cycle, 2nd November 1916 - An interesting offical photograph of the Indian Army signals, lorries, cars, and motor cyclisits on their way to the Front. The picture well shows the fit state of the men, who are mounted on W.D. Triumphs, the officers having Singer light cars. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Motor Cycle, Triumph, WW1
A 013 
 Flash, brash & dangerous to know - Another beauty - the 1969/70 model combined relatively light weight with a strong engine, decent brakes and fine handling. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bonneville, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Triumph
BSA25B 
 Light Six fitted with BSA chair. 
 Keywords: BSA, BSA Bookazine, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series
GM0000024 
 Men of the British Airborne Forces who landed on the Continent on D-day with two of the Royal Enfield lightweights, true go-any-where motor cycles, and a folding bicycle. The "Flying Fleas" - light, easy to lift over obstacles, quiet, capable of over 40mph and of averaging comfortably over 30mph and 100 mpg - are now used for many purposes and are proving extremely reliable. 
 Keywords: Garage Wall Poster Collection No. 1, Military, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield
Triumph bookazine003 
 Single speed with acetylene lights, 1910. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motor cycle, motorcycle, The Scrapbook Series, Triumph
WD450713@1 Spotlight - Sunw 
 1960 Sun Wasp 
 Keywords: 1960, Feb 09, In the spotlight, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Sun Wasp scooter, The Classic MotorCycle
XGBE620000008 
 And here is a Continental scrambler - Walter Baeten's very fast Czechoslovak Eso. The model is light, but the handling is poor. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1962, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > From our issues - motorcycles (11 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.
006 A17 
 The fabulous Model H, with rear suspension and electric lighting. 
 Keywords: AJS and Matchless Scrapbook, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
084 TACL 02 
 Publicity coup the Devdutt Tandon (light suit) as Indian prime minister Pandit Nehru poses in the saddle. 
 Keywords: June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
A17 
 Mr. D Elyard Brown , a director of C A Vandervell, with his CAV dynamo and lights-equipped Norton outfit in 1916. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Norton, Norton Scrapbook Series
A 013 
 Flash, brash & dangerous to know - ANother beauty - the 1969/70 model combined relatively light weight with a strong engine, decent brakes and fine handling. 
 Keywords: 2012, Bonneville, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Triumph
G0000005 
 Christmas comes to Moseley - Birmingham, as the lights on this tree gives a warm, colourful glow for a picture of Bob Currie with an Ariel Leader. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
GM0000024 
 Men of the British Airborne Forces who landed on the Continent on D-day with two of the Royal Enfield lightweights, true go-any-where motor cycles, and a folding bicycle. The "Flying Fleas" - light, easy to lift over obstacles, quiet, capable of over 40mph and of averaging comfortably over 30mph and 100 mpg - are now used for many purposes and are proving extremely reliable. 
 Keywords: Garage Wall Poster Collection No. 1, Military, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Royal Enfield
Image 20 
 With barely enough light in the sky PJ Walsh is the first man away for early morning practice at the 1954 Manx Grand Prix. 
 Keywords: Isle of Man, Manx, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
WD181611@SS P54 - 03 
 In the same issue there is a photograph of a shop window full of helmets which span the range of what was on offer at this time. In the centre is what we would still recognise as a standard "open face" type extending down over the ears. This was a relatively new idea to motorcycling/scootering having originated with fighter pilots, reaching Formula 1 around 1959 and the general public about two years later. To the left can be seen its predecessor, the "Piss Pot" and underneath the standard white "Everoak" beloved of so many regular scooterists. The Everoak (and similarly-styled helmets from other makers) was especially despised by the Mods and it comes as a bit of a culture shock today to see a scooter resplendent with lights and mirrors being ridden by someone wearing such a thing.
Still, in 1963, such considerations were years away - Mods not generally wearing helmets in any case. Mod fashion in a motor cycle magazine? It never happened again! 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD181612@SS P54 - 02 
 In the same issue there is a photograph of a shop window full of helmets which span the range of what was on offer at this time. In the centre is what we would still recognise as a standard "open face" type extending down over the ears. This was a relatively new idea to motorcycling/scootering having originated with fighter pilots, reaching Formula 1 around 1959 and the general public about two years later. To the left can be seen its predecessor, the "Piss Pot" and underneath the standard white "Everoak" beloved of so many regular scooterists. The Everoak (and similarly-styled helmets from other makers) was especially despised by the Mods and it comes as a bit of a culture shock today to see a scooter resplendent with lights and mirrors being ridden by someone wearing such a thing.
Still, in 1963, such considerations were years away - Mods not generally wearing helmets in any case. Mod fashion in a motor cycle magazine? It never happened again! 
 Keywords: 2006, 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
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 And here is a Continental scrambler - Walter Baeten's very fast Czechoslovak Eso. The model is light, but the handling is poor. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1962, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > Kitchen Garden images (1 file)

WD549201@10 Jobs March 1 
 Planting pots up. 
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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.
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 With barely enough light in the sky PJ Walsh is the first man away for early morning practice at the 1954 Manx Grand Prix. 
 Keywords: Isle of Man, Manx, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > AJS and Matchless lightweight singles (open collection)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > AJS and Matchless lightweight singles (open collection)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > TT junior/lightweight 1926 (open collection)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > TT junior/lightweight 1926 > TT junior/lightweight 1926 (open collection)

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 > Glass plates > Glass plates > Varsity Velocity February 1932 > SFTP Varsity Velocity Feb 32 (2 files)

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 Varsity Velocity February 1932 - Velocettes were fairly prevalent in the 350cc class, some more prepared that others.. KSS VE6823 (a Cambridge number) still has its electric lights fitted. Number 10 is a Levis. 
 Keywords: 2013, Glass plate, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle
064 Glass Plate 06 
 Varsity Velocity February 1932 - Many hands make light work... 'unloading' the old fashioned way. Note the Bryant's of Biggleswade trailer in the background - in the 1970s, Charlie Sanby successfully raced the Bryant's backed Moto Guzzi, while the business lasted until 1992. 
 Keywords: 2013, Glass plate, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > TT junior/lightweight 1926 (open collection)

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 > Scootering Classics (4 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.
WD181611@SS P54 - 03 
 In the same issue there is a photograph of a shop window full of helmets which span the range of what was on offer at this time. In the centre is what we would still recognise as a standard "open face" type extending down over the ears. This was a relatively new idea to motorcycling/scootering having originated with fighter pilots, reaching Formula 1 around 1959 and the general public about two years later. To the left can be seen its predecessor, the "Piss Pot" and underneath the standard white "Everoak" beloved of so many regular scooterists. The Everoak (and similarly-styled helmets from other makers) was especially despised by the Mods and it comes as a bit of a culture shock today to see a scooter resplendent with lights and mirrors being ridden by someone wearing such a thing.
Still, in 1963, such considerations were years away - Mods not generally wearing helmets in any case. Mod fashion in a motor cycle magazine? It never happened again! 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD181612@SS P54 - 02 
 In the same issue there is a photograph of a shop window full of helmets which span the range of what was on offer at this time. In the centre is what we would still recognise as a standard "open face" type extending down over the ears. This was a relatively new idea to motorcycling/scootering having originated with fighter pilots, reaching Formula 1 around 1959 and the general public about two years later. To the left can be seen its predecessor, the "Piss Pot" and underneath the standard white "Everoak" beloved of so many regular scooterists. The Everoak (and similarly-styled helmets from other makers) was especially despised by the Mods and it comes as a bit of a culture shock today to see a scooter resplendent with lights and mirrors being ridden by someone wearing such a thing.
Still, in 1963, such considerations were years away - Mods not generally wearing helmets in any case. Mod fashion in a motor cycle magazine? It never happened again! 
 Keywords: 2006, 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
WD450713@1 Spotlight - Sunw 
 1960 Sun Wasp 
 Keywords: 1960, Feb 09, In the spotlight, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Sun Wasp scooter, The Classic MotorCycle

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