Norwich Speedway Tribute web site.

[Guest Jim Blanchard]

All,

I am currently working on a tribute web site for Norwich Speedway. I will be using written material from the speedway author Norman Jacobs, and photographic material supplied by Norwich historian Mike Kemp.

 

Alas, I never visited the Firs. So I do feel a bit of a little bit of an outsider. (especially coming from down Sarf) So, if anyone would like to contribute with memories and or photographs please email/post them and it will be included. Ove Fundin has agreed to contribute as well as hopefully, most of the riders still with us.

 

This will be linked to all my rider tribute sites from the era and once the book is available from the prolific Mr. Jacobs, I shall work on another for Wembley. First though Norwich. Recently aquired photos' from the 1959 test at the Firs of England v. Australasia. Any recollections anyone? Theme song?

 

 

Always, yours in speedway.

Regards

 

Jim Blanchard

Edited November 25, 2004 by Jim Blanchard

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All,

I am currently working on a tribute web site for Norwich Speedway. I will be using written material from the speedway author Norman Jacobs, and photographic material supplied by Norwich historian Mike Kemp.

 

Alas, I never visited the Firs. So I do feel a bit of a little bit of an outsider. (especially coming from down Sarf) So, if anyone would like to contribute with memories and or photographs please email/post them and it will be included. Ove Fundin has agreed to contribute as well as hopefully, most of the riders still with us.

 

This will be linked to all my rider tribute sites from the era and once the book is available from the prolific Mr. Jacobs, I shall work on another for Wembley. First though Norwich. Recently aquired photos' from the 1959 test at the Firs of England v. Australasia. Any recollections anyone? Theme song?

 

 

Always, yours in speedway.

Regards

 

Jim Blanchard

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once I have transferred the old film it is very good onto pc, i can take some stills from it and I will then be able to send them upto you, maybe a few weeks yet though.

[Guest Jim Blanchard]

Hi Ken

 

Thanks for that. I had forgotten to send you the cine film of the Olympic and the other item we discussed. You'll get them in the next few days...

 

Regards,

Jim

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Hi Ken

 

Thanks for that. I had forgotten to send you the cine film of the Olympic and the other item we discussed. You'll get them in the next few days...

 

Regards,

Jim

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no problem. thanks

[Trees 2,814]

Hey Jim, I'd suggest an item in the Norwich Evening News and Eastern Daily Press would bring you lots of input.

 

www.eveningnews24.co.uk or www.edp24.co.uk

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[norbold 7,177]

Theme song?

 

Apparently it was the Old Comrades march.

[Guest SwineTown]

Is this your site or an earlier one: www.clactonhistory.com/history_of_norwich_speedway.htm

 

?

 

ST

[norbold 7,177]

www.clactonhistory.com/history_of_norwich_speedway.htm is an old site of mine that never really got going!

 

Jim is creating a new site.

[Guest SwineTown]

Cheers Mr J

[Guest Jim Blanchard]

I have it all laid out with most of your original copy Norman, and have received a nice selection of photo's from Mike Kemp.

 

I have just got to graft the two together now. Should not be to long now...

[norbold 7,177]

Well done, mate.

 

And don't forget the Old Comrades March...

[iris123 21,102]

Link here to an interview with Ove Fundin.Course can't understand it but a few photo's from Norwich days

[Guest SwineTown]

I have it all laid out with most of your original copy Norman, and have received a nice selection of photo's from Mike Kemp.

 

I have just got to graft the two together now. Should not be to long now...

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Has the URL been announced yet or will you post it here when finished? (dont forget to let us know!)

[Guest Jim Blanchard]

Still working on it as I am having a problem with one photo at present. Cant find the Old Comerades song yet... Any ideas?

 

Would you like some contact details Norman for book sales?

 

http://freespace.virgin.net/norwich.speedway/index.htm

Edited March 3, 2005 by Jim Blanchard