John Banks Collection

Mrs. Hartley in the Character of Mary Queen of Scots, 1777. Creator: J Thornthwaite
Mrs. Hartley in the Character of Mary Queen of Scots, 1777. These Cheeks are none of mine, the Roses look not like Tempest-beaten lillies as mine should

John Banks (Norton) 1983 Classic Lap TT
John Banks (Norton) at Ramsey, 1983 Classic Lap TT

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Mary Queen of Scots in John Banks The Albion Queen, Covent Garden Theatre
6337915 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Mary Queen of Scots in John Banks The Albion Queen, Covent Garden Theatre, 1779 by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Lady Jane Grey in John Banks Lady Jane Grey, Covent Garden Theatre, 1773
6337908 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Lady Jane Grey in John Banks Lady Jane Grey, Covent Garden Theatre, 1773 by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Lady Jane Grey in John Banks Lady Jane Grey
6338003 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Lady Jane Grey in John Banks Lady Jane Grey by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Mr William Smith in the character of Piercy in John Banks Ann Bullen, Covent Garden Theatre, 1758
6337822 Mr William Smith in the character of Piercy in John Banks Ann Bullen, Covent Garden Theatre, 1758 by Thornthwaite, J

John Banks (Norton) 1957 Senior TT
John Banks (Norton) leaving Governors bridge, 1957 Senior TT

The House that John built (engraving)
5212983 The House that John built (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House that John built)

John Banks (Velocette) 1955 Junior Manx Grand Prix
John Banks (Velocette) at Union Mills, 1955 Junior Manx Grand Prix

John Banks (Motobi) 1996 Parade Lap
John Banks (Motobi) at Ramsey: 1996 Parade Lap

John Banks (Norton) 1986 Classic Lap
John Banks (Norton) at Ballaugh Bridge: 1986 Classic Lap

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John Banks: A Name Echoing Through Time in Art and Motor Racing John Banks, a name that resonates with both artistic and motor racing history. In the 18th century, Banks was a renowned scene painter, whose works graced the Covent Garden Theatre. He brought historical figures like Mary Queen of Scots, portrayed by Mrs. Hartley, to life on stage in productions of "The Albion Queen" and "Lady Jane Grey." His artistic creations also extended to an engraving titled "The House that John built." Leaping into the 20th century, John Banks' name reemerged on the motor racing scene. In 1955, he made his mark at the Manx Grand Prix on a Motobi. Five years later, he claimed victory in the Senior TT on a Norton. His racing prowess continued with a Parade Lap in 1996 and a Classic Lap in 1986, all while leaving a legacy as a formidable competitor. Meanwhile, in the early days of motor racing, Mr. William Smith, as Piercy, graced the Covent Garden Theatre stage in John Banks' "Ann Bullen." The parallels between the artistic and racing worlds are uncanny, with each chapter in John Banks' story adding another layer to his intriguing and multifaceted history.