This is a copy of what I have just posted on Facebook as some people who follow the Blog may not follow us on Facebook. This week, on the social media sites, the focus is on the Tapestry. It seemed opportune to foreground this beautiful contribution to our Museum whilst there is so much conversation... Continue Reading →
Bill Ivy
The following article is one that you can find in the Tenterden and District Motorcyle Club's Exhibition at the Museum. The late club president Ned Noakes at his agricultural engineering business in Ulcombe employed a welder by the name of Ivy, the father of Bill Ivy, later to become the 1967 world 125cc Champion Road Racer.... Continue Reading →
THE INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS TRIAL (THE I.S.D.T.) THE OLYMPICS OF MOTORCYCLING
The I.S.D.T. is a true test of rider’s ability, stamina, and mechanical knowledge; it also enabled manufacturers to improve their products for durability and reliability. In 1897 the Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland was founded and organised an “Emancipation Run” of vehicles to Brighton. By 1900 the event developed to become the... Continue Reading →
