...Cycling accessories booklet 1938

This pre-war booklet issued by the cycle manufacturer Holdsworth to its suppliers contains an eighty page array of cycling gear, with prices, in pre-decimal currency of course.

From clothing to bicycle parts, it is a comprehensive list of accessories available to the cyclist of that era, whether a racing biker or a casual tourer.

There were no plastics at the time, other than bakelite, so the items are mostly fabricated from metal, fabric, glass and leathers.

As an aid to happy cycling, please place your order now for an anti-rattle feeding bottle carrier.

Their name was Mud

The Flamingo Ballroom, Redruth, was a pop and rock venue in Cornwall, which saw some big names play there during the 1960’s and 70’s in what was a fairly modest building. See this link for more information and pictures.

 

http://kernowbeat.co.uk/flamingo.html

Passing through Cornwall in 1974 I saw a concert by the four piece pop band Mud, of which two members have since departed this world. Punk rock was still a year or two away, though the habits of its audience had begun to appear. A young lad near me started spitting at the band. After a while, another lad took exception, and told him to stop. Suddenly there was a fight, and it is surprising how much space can be found in a packed room when necessary. If I recall correctly, the defender of the band came off worst, and received a bloody nose. Like the orchestra on the Titanic, during the incident the band played on. That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right…