As a complement to the Audio Intermission about the history of motorcycles in the 20s, here’s a cool trip back in time to the 20s – this time with visual aids.
These were found on Flashbak, a website that collects all kinds of media from the past “with one aim – to make the past come alive.” Thanks to them (and reader Steve Z, who brought it to my attention), we can enjoy great period photos like Bert Denly racing a Norton Model 18 at Brooklands up above, or these:
Lawrence of Arabia on his Brough Superior SS100:
A grocer riding through London – but what is that bike?
For the rest of the photos, click here!
This bike-uriousity brought to you by Steve Z!