A photograph of the Victoria Cycling Club taken in Helmsley c1933. The cyclist to the far right is my grandfather, Bobby Thompson from Fairfield in Stockton.
Photograph and details courtesy of Julian Rafferty.
Victoria Cycling Club c1933
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The bikes seem too small. Was this the typical size in those days?
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I suspect so, yes.
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Great photo, no obese kids in those days, walk or cycle was the only choice for most.
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The bicycles seem to be quite small
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They are standard size with the dropped handlebars known as racing bikes back in the day.
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How wonderful! My Grandfather founded Thornaby Wheelers and they used to go to the Lake District and back, often the same day. My Father and Mother were only born in 1930 so it was later but marvellous to see. As a family, we have very fond memories of Helmsley.
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Thank you, Dawn. Small world at times.
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Diana Thompson’s father, she went to Newtown & Grangefield Grammar School.
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Diane Thompson, my mother.
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