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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Road Races, The Aberdare Park, Saturday May 10th 1952
Evan Morgan – a Pontypridd motorcycle enthusiast and Cardiff Cine Club member - unites his two interests in this one film shot in the park at Trecynon, Aberdare.
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Cardiff Cine Club member, Evan Morgan, puts his camera to good use to record his other passion – motorcycles. Riders from the Motorcycle Club in Pontypridd, Evan’s home town, are seen with their bikes and supporters – family and friends – and racing around the track at The Aberdare Park at Trecynon, Aberdare, spectators protected by straw bales.
The first race meeting to be held at the park took place in September 1950. Two meetings a year took place there until 1964, when council alterations left little space for spectators and racing was cancelled. It recommenced in 1978, with restricted spectator space, and racing at this venue is still undertaken today.
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