Newsletter No 29 - VMCC - Isle of Man

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Fortunately for posterity, some of Hodgkin's pre-Great War glass plates survive, in the care of the Whittington Historical Society. And we can now see over of dozen of them in Paul Ingham's newly-released third book, entitled "Bert Houlding: TT Pioneer". There are depicted local children clambering over the Reverend's prized steeds, rare Williamsons seen at an event in Whittington, racing Scotts ready to load at Heysham, a local hill climb and so on. Three likely lads try a 1909-10 P&M for size. A two speed, with two primary chains at different ratios and selective clutch The 88 page softback book charts the story of Hodgkin's neighbour, the Preston-based Bert Houlding. From his inaugural TT venture around the St John's course aboard a Moveo in 1910, Houlding progressed to the ranks of a Harley agent, a TT Indian factory rider alongside Freddie Dixon, entrant of a works TT Diamond and manufacturer of Matador and Toreador roadsters and sportsters. He associated with the racing greats of the 1920s, such as Tommy de la Hay and George Dance, both of whom feature, and produced or tested a number of one-off racers, such as the Norton-based slide-valve (sic) special built by Howard of Southport, which are illustrated. There are also two delightful shots of trams being loaded at Preston docks for transportation to Douglas prom - and a photo of one of the two Moveo cars which Houlding built in the 1930s. The Foreword is by Jack Isherwood - like Houlding, a TT racer, a Lancastrian and an engineer. Page 10
Fred Middleton on his circa 1909/10 Triumph 3 ½ hp Roadster. (Possibly TT Roadster but with touring bars). Non standard as it doesn’t have cycle type pedals The book is illustrated with about 150 b&w photos (most of which are previously unpublished) unearthed from the Houlding family albums. It is available at £16.00 plus £1.60 postage, cheques to P Ingham at 3 Mendip House Gardens, Curly Hill, Ilkley, LS29 0DD or on line at www.ilkleyracing-books.co.uk Raymond Ainscoe A lady of a certain age is looking for a rider and machine to take her round the TT Circuit. She has had a hip replacement, but she and her husband were great bike riders. She says she is now very fit. Their dream was to ride the TT circuit, but unfortunately he died a couple of years ago. Now she is coming over on a coach trip and is desperate to ride pillion around the course. She will arrange her own insurance and will take a taxi to wherever she needs. She is here from August 26th -31st and can be contacted via Pat East on 878242. Page 11
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