speedyguy 20 Posted November 21, 2006 I remember Harold Carder as the rider-promoter of Ringwood in its Southern Area League days in the mid-1950s. He later became part of the managerial staff at Eastbourne after originally joining them as a rider when his club dropped out of the league. Carder owned a garage in Bournemouth. I think that Gil Cox (also known as Gil Graham and Gil Grayham) worked for him. Can anyone tell me if Carder also rode in second-half events at Southampton and Poole? When he rode for Ringwood and Eastbourne, Carder was probably in his early 40s. In some quarters he has been named as Harold Carter - but I am positive that his correct surname is Carder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 24 Posted November 21, 2006 Would this problem of people not being able to spell their own names be a common one in rural Hampshire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,037 Posted November 21, 2006 Would this problem of people not being able to spell their own names be a common one in rural Hampshire? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is an english thing Ian.Even the great W.Shakespeare is known to have spelt his name at least 6 different ways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 24 Posted November 21, 2006 It is an english thing Ian.Even the great W.Shakespeare is known to have spelt his name at least 6 different ways <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know. Some say it was spelt "Charles Lamb". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted November 21, 2006 Harold Carder knew how to spell his surname. That's how it was painted n his bike's nameplate. It's since then in various references that he's sometimes named as 'Carter.' Now what do we know about his links to Poole and Southampton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites