Friday, July 31, 2009
When I lived in the UK in 1974-15 I chased around after photographs...in fact I continue this from then to now.
Somewhere I ended up with Kodak photo envelopes...no negatives, but small sepia toned images 3" x 2" as was the norm with the box Brownie cameras etc of the pre-war up to the 1950's period.
I certainly had a box Brownie in the 1950's.
The edges trimmed in a fancy pattern, all evocative.....
Lets look at some now and through continuing blogs.
Some are well identified on the rear in pencil, some even with the autograph of the rider, and other with nothing...So sadly I can't acknowledge ownership of the images....for this I apologise.
Help....
Perhaps the sleuths out there may help....
Contact me if you've any clues....
Left click on the images to enlarge.
The information on the back says, Karl Bodmer, Germany, 346 NSU, retired in both Senior and Junior TTs, 1939.
F.Brand, Czechoslovakia, rode Jawas between 1932-35.
J.A. Weddell, retired on lap one, 1939 Senior TT.
This is an even smaller pic...2.25" x 1.5", J.G.Burney, 346 Royal Enfield finished 20th in 1928 Junior TT. He appears stopped for repairs near Brandish Corner.
In the paddock area, 1937 IOM TT, J.H. "crasher" White with factory 490 Norton, third place in both Senior and Junior TTs.
Again in the paddock area, 1937 IOM TT,Jimmy Guthrie, works 490 Norton, won the Junior TT and completed 4 laps of the Senior TT.
The following three photos appear to be in the IOM at TT time...question...what corner, what year and who are the riders?
The numbers #1 and #12 appear visible...
