Post by headmistress on Dec 5, 2006 20:02:47 GMT
:DBig, big thanks to Tony Steele. Hope the road home to Leicester was free of ruts!
Amazing evening – have never previously had an opportunity to view such priceless footage. Still photographs seem dead in comparison; akin to a-ready-to-retire history teacher I remember.
Leaving the point of the evening aside for a minute - what a record of social history on offer – and in colour. Post war Britain hungry for entertainment and escapism (despite the tax).
Headmaster is just so grateful he doesn’t have to sport a suit and ‘tash, complete with brilcream and the obligatory fag to accompany his missus these days.
We cannot imagine the consistently vast crowds, but can appreciate the excitement - looked pretty close action on less than perfect circuits actually! The edge that our sport offers transcends generations. The modern camera man might keep up with the riders rather better though! Although we are not old enough to remember these days; it seemed strangely evocative.
Personally inspired now to delve into the days of Split Waterman and co.
Birmingham, after a prolonged dormancy, are fortunate – I would love to think their fanbase might have an opportunity to see the historic footage of Perry Barr we viewed, before they reopen – but what a night that will be next March – surely only to be eclipsed by the phoenix (sorry, Falcons) rising from the ashes (aka County Ground). Natural England permitting of course.
A particularly positive note delivered to the many fans present was the DATE the turnstiles may be opened in March or April 2008.
Amazing evening – have never previously had an opportunity to view such priceless footage. Still photographs seem dead in comparison; akin to a-ready-to-retire history teacher I remember.
Leaving the point of the evening aside for a minute - what a record of social history on offer – and in colour. Post war Britain hungry for entertainment and escapism (despite the tax).
Headmaster is just so grateful he doesn’t have to sport a suit and ‘tash, complete with brilcream and the obligatory fag to accompany his missus these days.
We cannot imagine the consistently vast crowds, but can appreciate the excitement - looked pretty close action on less than perfect circuits actually! The edge that our sport offers transcends generations. The modern camera man might keep up with the riders rather better though! Although we are not old enough to remember these days; it seemed strangely evocative.
Personally inspired now to delve into the days of Split Waterman and co.
Birmingham, after a prolonged dormancy, are fortunate – I would love to think their fanbase might have an opportunity to see the historic footage of Perry Barr we viewed, before they reopen – but what a night that will be next March – surely only to be eclipsed by the phoenix (sorry, Falcons) rising from the ashes (aka County Ground). Natural England permitting of course.
A particularly positive note delivered to the many fans present was the DATE the turnstiles may be opened in March or April 2008.
