National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales preserves and celebrates the sound and moving image heritage of Wales, making it accessible to a wide range of users for enjoyment and learning. Its film collection reflects every aspect of the nation’s social, cultural and working life across the 20th century, giving a fascinating insight into Welsh filmmaking, both amateur and professional.
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Barry Motor Cycle Scramble Races - and others
“Spare a copper”, reads an intertitle, for the St John’s Ambulance Brigade who attend the muddy scrambles which are a challenge to man, woman and bike.
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Overview
Motorcycle racing in south Wales, shot by Evan Morgan, a Pontypridd motorcycle enthusiast and member of Cardiff Ciné Society. Includes e.g. the Barry Motorcycle Scramble Races (Fferm Wen, St. Athans), the 21st and 22nd Mitchell Memorial Trials (17/5/1952 and 1953, start/finish at BSA Factory, Guest Works, Merthyr), Cardiff MCC Scramble Races (Rhoose 21/6/1953) – one lucky lady wins a Vespa in the raffle - and scrambles at Coldra Farm, Langstone (12/4/1953).
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