Leg Trailer 5 Posted June 24, 2003 Hi folks, My first post on this site so forgive me if I have posted this amongst an incorrect forum but 'Years Gone By' seemed the most appropriate! My late grandfather was a pro speedway rider from the 1930's through to the 1950's. He rode for a number of teams throughout his career including Middlesbrough, Cradley, Glasgow and Dagenham. We have an awful lot of speedway memorobilia up in the attic as I'm sure you can imagine! Amongst the hoardes of ancient programes lies an England racing jacket from when my grandfather was in the England team (I believe he was once a reserve). It's in reasonable nick considering it's age (possibly 1930's). I was wondering if any of you guys and gals know if this sort of thing is collectable. As far as I'm aware my family has no plans to sell any of the memorobilia we have but it never hurts to find out interest levels in this sort of thing. If anyone is interested in the stuff we have (once again, we DO NOT intend to sell the artefacts!) drop a line below and I'll fill you in. We have old speedway gazettes, match programes, badges, photos, garage recipts and a few autographs including Johnny Hoskins sig. All the best and thanks for reading, LT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted June 24, 2003 Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have a little gold mine up in your attic, unlike mine which is full of junk. :-( If ever you do want to sell anything I'm sure there will be lots of people interested. I think e-bay is is what most Speedway fans seem to use for buying and selling stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,552 Posted June 24, 2003 Welcome Leg Trailer. Or should we call you Aladdin? Gem is dead right. That's a gold mine you have up there. Speedway certainly has its share of collectors, check e-bay - you'll be amazed at the speedway stuff on there. And priceless as it is to you - that England jacket would certainly fetch a tidy sum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,106 Posted June 25, 2003 falace is right. That stuff is worth a tidy sum. Who was your grandfather, by the way? I would certainly be interested in knowing what you have, so I know where I can come and do some research for my next book! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leg Trailer 5 Posted June 25, 2003 Hi folks, Well thanks for your replies! Tidy sum eh? That sounds nice. My grandfather was Geoff Godwin who won their league with Middlesbrough back in 1946 or 47'. We have quite a few programes from Middlesbrough at that time. I really must have a look up in the attic and get a more detailed list of stuff we have as I am going from memory here! We have quite a few old speedway gazettes and other smaller publications from the 1940's and early 50's. The photo's we have are obviously mainly of my grandfather but there are a few of other riders such as Ivor Brown from Cradley and a fair amount of shots from the grasstrack scene at that time. Geoff broke his neck racing at Glasgow (I think!) sometime during his career but was back in the saddle racing again 3 months later (as one does!). He left the speedway scene whilst he went off to do his bit in WWII as an officer in the reserve royal navy. After the war he was back racing again but retired in the early 1950's as far as I can ascertain from the papers upstairs. He kept an interest in speedway and even helped construct one of the first teams to race at Kings Lynns when they opened. Sadly my grandfather passed away after a short illness in 1982. I hope to grab time to get up in the attic again one afternoon soon and give you the full SP. Thanks for your time, LT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liontamer 202 Posted June 26, 2003 Hi LT, let me know where you live 'cos I'd love to come round & have a rummage round your loft. It sounds as though you've got a few quids worth up there mate, all except the race jackets of course, which aren't worth anything, however if you'd like to send them to me I'd be happy to dispose of them for you. Seriously, E-bay is probably the best place to sell items if you did ever decide to. Lt 8) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,637 Posted June 28, 2003 You might also consider contacting Nick Barber who runs speedway memorabillia auctions. Try: nick.barber3@btopenworld.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIWIPIRATE 0 Posted July 7, 2003 Wonderful - Ken McKinlay with hair .......!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted July 7, 2003 all except the race jackets of course, which aren't worth anything, however if you'd like to send them to me I'd be happy to dispose of them for you. LT I was telling my Dad about your posting @ the weekend he thought it was hilarious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian H 0 Posted July 7, 2003 all except the race jackets of course, which aren't worth anything, however if you'd like to send them to me I'd be happy to dispose of them for you. LT I was telling my Dad about your posting @ the weekend he thought it was hilarious Actually you really should pay LT to take them off you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BTL 0 Posted July 12, 2003 If your grandfather wore the stripes (Glasgow) then the museum at the National Football Stadium (Hampden to you and me) have asked for any Speedway memorablia to be donated since the Tigers rode at Hampden from 1969 - 1972. Otherwise, I'm sure that there would be some old tiggers would give any glasgow racejacket a good home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moxey63 1,785 Posted July 12, 2003 Hope this is of some interest. GODWIN, Geoff 1946: 17m, 108pts, 6.35ave, Middlesbrough, Northern Lge 1947: 28m, 165pts, 5.89ave, Div 2, Middlesbrough 1948: 32m. 201pts, 6.28ave, Div 2, Middlesbrough 1949: 21m, 96pts, 4.57ave, Div 2, Cradley Heath 1950: 8m, 10pts, 1.25ave, Div 2, Glasgow (Ashfield) Appeared for Birmingham during 1937, followed by a stint at Leeds in ’38 and Middlesbrough a year later. Suffered a broken neck at Odsal in 1945, recovering rapidly to help Middlesbrough take the Northern League in 1946. A bad crash at Edinburgh during 1948 restricted his contributions for the side, even though he did pick up four maximums. Cradley Heath paid £1000 for him at the start of 1949. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leg Trailer 5 Posted July 13, 2003 Thanks for the info there Moxey! LT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian H 0 Posted July 23, 2003 If your grandfather wore the stripes (Glasgow) then the museum at the National Football Stadium (Hampden to you and me) have asked for any Speedway memorablia to be donated since the Tigers rode at Hampden from 1969 - 1972. Otherwise, I'm sure that there would be some old tiggers would give any glasgow racejacket a good home! I have a spare programme from a World Championship Intercontinental Final held at Hampden in 1971 (I think) if they are interested Even an Ashfield one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
