customhouseregular 1,651 Posted August 21, 2015 My copy arrived today and I must say, for an old-timer like me who got his speedway thrills at West Ham, Hackney, Wimbledon, White city and Wembley, this book is pure magic. Any fan, old or new who wants to know about the great riders, great teams and tracks of yesteryear should get themselves a copy. I'm just waiting for my Tom Farndon book to arrive to make my week complete. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) This website, rather like Defunct Speedway Tracks (via John Skinner) gives an insight to what happened in London over the years -most material sourced through the respected historian the late Bryan Tungate. http://londonspeedways.proboards.com/ Edited August 23, 2015 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted August 21, 2015 I know of it and thank you gustix. It's hard to believe given today's attendance levels that in 1946 West Ham averaged 50,000 for league meetings, and had 80,000 at the last meeting of the season. What would today's promoters give for 1/10th. of those figures?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted August 21, 2015 Thank you, chr. You never made it to Stamford Bridge then.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted August 21, 2015 Thank you, chr. You never made it to Stamford Bridge then.... I did go a couple of times,but never saw the Godwinson brothers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted August 21, 2015 I did go a couple of times,but never saw the Godwinson brothers I wonder how many people will understand this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted August 21, 2015 Thank you, chr. You never made it to Stamford Bridge then.... I'm only 67 and did not start watching speedway in London until 1964, though went to Rye House regularly from 1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 21, 2015 I did go a couple of times,but never saw the Godwinson brothers Would that be Harold? ........... or do I have the wrong Stamford Bridge? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted August 21, 2015 Harold was one brother, TWK. In fact he was the England captain. The other brother was riding on a Norwegian license. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 22, 2015 Harold was one brother, TWK. In fact he was the England captain. The other brother was riding on a Norwegian license. ........................ and the other Brother is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 23, 2015 Tostig No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 23, 2015 Yes. Ooops - sorry I was wrong. Sweyn was the name I had in my head. I didn't realise there were other Brothers too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
