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Twinkle, after the giant kitten that terrorised London?
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As James found out, the trandem was referred to as 'Buttercup' in one scene of (I think) their take on the Jack and the Beanstalk story 

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This picture caught my eye

1. It has a Citroen HY Van in it
2. The Quiet Woman was visited as part of our Virtual Pennine Cycleway Ride in May Earlier this year.
Now the chain of connection went from my POTD today, to a classic bicycle which was in the classic car I photographed, to Citro Jim who posted about the eroica britannia in response.....to the gallery of event.
Regards Neil

1. It has a Citroen HY Van in it
2. The Quiet Woman was visited as part of our Virtual Pennine Cycleway Ride in May Earlier this year.
Now the chain of connection went from my POTD today, to a classic bicycle which was in the classic car I photographed, to Citro Jim who posted about the eroica britannia in response.....to the gallery of event.
Regards Neil
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..and the classic Bicycle in the classic car was one of these

and this little account maps out the history of W. F. Holdsworth: Company History contributed to Roy Thame, who came to own 2/3rds of W.F.Holdsworth Ltd retail shops, and subsequntly started producing frames and cycles under the Roy Thame Marque.
REgards Neil

and this little account maps out the history of W. F. Holdsworth: Company History contributed to Roy Thame, who came to own 2/3rds of W.F.Holdsworth Ltd retail shops, and subsequntly started producing frames and cycles under the Roy Thame Marque.
Nice detailed history and a few old shop photos...In March 1953 Roy Thame (1921-2006) became manager of W.F. Holdsworth's shop in Putney (a 53 year!! association in Mar 2006).
(Roy Thame)."After service in the Royal Navy, I worked for Les Hitchcock in his cycle shop in Hemel Hempstead and it was here that I met Ron Dodson, who although manager of W.F. Holdsworth Putney shop, still did some travelling for the Holdsworthy Company. Early in 1953 Ron told me he was emigrating to New Zealand and suggested that I apply for the managers job at Putney..... I was an active member of the Hemel Hempstead Cycling Club, being club time-trial champion in 1952, but on moving to Putney joined as a first claim member of the Fulham Wheelers"
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One of the things mentioned in that "History of Holdsworth" link was the "Aids to happy cycling" Brochure.
I like the title, and I like an old brochure on most subjects.
Anyway the internet has a copy of the 1949 version...anyone curious enough to find out what the aids to happy cycling were in 1949.....
http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Hol ... _1949.html
and for Cream fans....the website is called disraeligears!
REgards Neil
I like the title, and I like an old brochure on most subjects.
Anyway the internet has a copy of the 1949 version...anyone curious enough to find out what the aids to happy cycling were in 1949.....
http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Hol ... _1949.html
and for Cream fans....the website is called disraeligears!
REgards Neil
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Talking about cream
When was the last time you used the word embrocation
..from the catalogue above
Regards Neil
When was the last time you used the word embrocation


..from the catalogue above
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When I sang (badly!!!) "Lily the Pink"!
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We cyclists do very much use cream... Chamois CreamNewcastleFalcon wrote: 12 Nov 2020, 18:30 Talking about cream
When was the last time you used the word embrocation![]()
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It's essential to keep our nether regions in first-class condition

This is my personal choice...
It's reassuringly expensive and I get through a lot of it... I also use it when running...
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Is that Quiet Woman pub a politically correct version of the Nag's Head?
Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. (Albert Einstein)
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Gibbo2286 wrote: 13 Nov 2020, 11:02 Is that Quiet Woman pub a politically correct version of the Nag's Head?
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They forgot the other symbol; that of an ambulance with its' light flashing!
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Well I enjoyed it.....Cycle Touring Club's outing from Willesden and Watford to Rugby 1955!
the language of the commentary and the jolly music alone, are worth the admission money!
eg
REgards Neil
the language of the commentary and the jolly music alone, are worth the admission money!
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HH England Editor of "Cycling" knows "that a cycle tour without a map is like new potatoes without the smell of mint"
"A new place sets you simmering as your home town never could.
It may be only 75 miles from home but a different accent
can freshen the accustomed sound of speech like dew on grass
and remind you that every place like every person has its own unique history and character."
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I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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