Motorcycle Trial Collection

748 cc BSA and sidecar of HJ Finden at the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
BSA & sidecar 748 cc. Event Entry No: 140 Rider: Finden, H.J. Award: Premier. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

498 cc Triumph of CJ Dennis, MCC Lands End Trial, top of Beggars Roost, Exmoor, 1939
Triumph 498 cc. Event Entry No: 94. Driver: Dennis, Sigmn. C.J. No award. Place: At the top of Beggars Roost, Exmoor. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 7/8.4.39

Harley-Davidson of RW Praill, MCC Lands End Trial, Hustyn Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, 1933
Harley-Davidson & sidecar 1208 cc. Event Entry No: 83. Driver: Praill, R.W. Award: Premier. Place: Hustyn Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 14/15.3.33

Woman riding a Royal Enfield motorcycle in the Gloucester Trial, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Royal Enfield Vehicle Reg. No. UY2433. Event Entry No: 72. Lady Motorcyclist, Gloucester Trial. Place: Gloucester Trial

Motorcycle taking part in a trial, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Unidentified motorcycle. Place:

Motorcycle and sidecar receiving a push during a trial, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Unidentified motorcycle & sidecar Vehicle Reg. No. Xv6872. Event Entry No: 149. Place: Unidentified Trial

Motorcycle and sidecar competing in a motoring trial, Bagshot Heath, Surrey, 1930s
Unidentified Motorcycle & sidecar Event Entry No: 7. Place: Bagshot, Surrey. Unidentified Trial

347 cc AJS of J Hey competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
AJS 347 cc. Event Entry No: 110 Rider: Hey, J. Award: Premier. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

499 cc Ariel of LA Barrett competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
Ariel 499 cc. Event Entry No: 119 Rider: Barrett, L.A. Award: Premier. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

499 cc Rudge-Whitworth and sidecar of E Travers, MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
Rudge-Whitworth & sidecar 499 cc. Event Entry No: 141 Rider: Travers, E. Retired. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

990 cc AJS and sidecar of CF Crossby at the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
AJS. & sidecar 990 cc. Event Entry No: 142 Rider: Crossby, C.F. Award: Silver. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

497 cc Ariel and sidecar of R Newman at the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
Ariel & sidecar 497 cc. Event Entry No: 148 Rider: Newman, R. Award: Bronze. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

990 cc AJS and sidecar of M Laidlaw at the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
AJS. & sidecar 990 cc. Event Entry No: 144 Rider: Laidlaw, M. Award: Premier. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

Motorcycle and sidecar competing in the Brighton and Hove Motor Club Brighton-Beer Trial, 1930
Unidentified Motorcycle and sidecar. Event Entry No: 36. Place: B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial. Date: 21/22.6.30

Motorcycle of WT Taylor, Brighton and Hove Motor Club Brighton-Beer Trial, 1930. Artist
Unidentified Motorcycle Vehicle Reg. No. U?F3538. Event Entry No: 16 Rider: Taylor, W.T. Place: B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial. Date: 21/22.6.30

Motorcycle and sidecar of HD Jongs, Brighton and Hove Motor Club Brighton-Beer Trial, 1930
Unidentified Motorcycle and sidecar. Event Entry No: 37 Rider: Jongs, H.D.. Place: B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial. Date: 21/22.6.30

Motorcycle and sidecar, B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial, Simms Hill, Ilsington, Devon, 1930
Unidentified Motorcycle and sidecar. Event Entry No: 32 Airship-tailed sidecar. Place: Simms Hill, Ilsington, Dartmoor, Devon. B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial. Date: 21/22.6.30

500 cc DKW of GEH Godber-Ford, winner of a premier award, MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
DKW 500 cc. Event Entry No: 1 Driver: Godber-Ford, G.E.H. Award: Premier. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

490 cc Norton and sidecar of FW Osborne, winner of a silver award, MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Norton & s/car 490 cc. Event Entry No: 6 Rider: Osborne, F.W. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

490 cc AJW and sidecar of GH Bull, winner of a premier award, MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
AJW & s/car 490 cc. Event Entry No: 2 Rider: Bull, G.H. Award: Premier. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

348 cc Velocette of GG Murdoch competing in the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937. Artist: Bill Brunell
Velocette 348 cc. Event Entry No: 11 Rider: Murdoch, G.G. No award. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

493 cc Sunbeam of HAH Burgess, winner of a bronze award at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Sunbeam 493 cc. Event Entry No: 9 Rider: Burgess, H.A.H. Award: Bronze. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

1208 cc Harley-Davidson of FJ Sturley, winner of a bronze award at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Harley-Davidson 1208 cc. Event Entry No: 16 Rider: Sturley, F.J. Award: Bronze. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

597 cc Ariel Square Four of IH Darge, winner of a silver award at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Ariel Square Four 997 cc. Event Entry No: 15 Rider: Darge, I.H. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

HB Ransons 597 cc Ariel Square Four competing at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Ariel Square Four 597 cc. Event Entry No: 19 Rider: Ranson, H.B. Award: Retired. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

490 cc Norton and sidecar of CF Crossby, winner of a silver award, MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Norton Sidecar 490 cc. Event Entry No: 22 Rider: Crossby, C.F. Award: Bronze. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

1208 cc Harley-Davidson and sidecar of RW Praill, winner of a silver award, MCC Torquay Rally, 1937
Harley-Davidson Sidecar 1208 cc. Event Entry No: 23 Rider: Praill, R.W. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

250 cc Triumph of J Stagg competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
Triumph 250 cc. Event Entry No: 121 Rider: Stagg, J. Award: Silver. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

249 cc SOS Flat Top of RD Plunknett at the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
SOS Flat Top 249 cc. Event Entry No: 136 Rider: Plunknett, R.D, Award: Premier. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

499 cc Vincent-HRD of W Clarke competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
Vincent-H.R.D. 499 cc. Event Entry No: 86 Rider: Clarke, W. Award: Premier. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

498 cc Levis of AJ Hicks competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
Levis 498 cc. Event Entry No: 63 Rider: Hicks, A.J. Award: Silver. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

172 cc SOS of RWH Hole competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
SOS 172 cc. Event Entry No: 124 Rider: Hole, R.W.H. Award: Silver. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

347 cc AJS of RW Cassam competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
AJS 347 cc. Event Entry No: 109 Rider: Cassam, R.W. Award: Premier. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

498 cc Ariel of JA Haywood competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1936
Ariel 498 cc. Event Entry No: 95 Rider: Haywood, J.A. Award: Silver. Place: Beggars Roost North Devon. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 10/11.4.36

Motorcycles racing at the MCC Members Meeting, Brooklands, 10 September 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Rudge-Whitworth 499 cc. Event Entry No: 19. Tayler, R.V. Triumph 498 cc. Entry No: 4. : Davis, C.M. BMW 494 cc. Entry No: 3. Tisdall, M.W.K. Ariel 497 cc. Event Entry No: 7. Rider: Riddle

Motorcycles on the start line at the MCC Members Meeting, Brooklands, 10 September 1938
New Imperial 1936/7 496 cc.Reg. No. FMC310. Event Entry No: 1. Rider: Hurn, J.C. Ariel 497 cc Reg. No. ADY53. Event Entry No: 2. Rider: Coleman, N. BMW 494 cc. Entry No: 3. Rider: Tisdall, M.W.K. Tr

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"Revving through History: Motorcycle Trials of the 1930s" Step back in time to the thrilling era of motorcycle trials, where brave riders pushed their limits and machines to conquer rugged terrains. In 1939, CJ Dennis fearlessly tackled the MCC Lands End Trial atop his powerful 498 cc Triumph, reaching new heights at the top of Beggars Roost in Exmoor. Meanwhile, RW Praill showcased Harley-Davidson's prowess during the MCC Lands End Trial in Cornwall's Wadebridge. The roaring engine echoed as Praill conquered Hustyn Hill with finesse and determination in 1933. Breaking gender stereotypes, a woman confidently rode her Royal Enfield motorcycle through Gloucester Trial in the c1930s. Bill Brunell captured this empowering moment on canvas, immortalizing her passion for adventure and breaking barriers along the way. Brunell also depicted motorcycles taking part in intense trials during this era. These illustrations showcase not only the skillful riders but also highlight how these machines were put to test against challenging obstacles that demanded both power and precision. One captivating image shows a motorcycle and sidecar receiving a push during a trial—a testament to teamwork and camaraderie amongst competitors striving for victory. Another artwork portrays a motorcycle with sidecar competing fiercely on Bagshot Heath in Surrey during the 1930s motoring trial—an exhilarating display of speed and control. The MCC Lands End Trial witnessed an array of impressive motorcycles battling it out against nature's forces. J Hey maneuvered his agile 347 cc AJS up Beggars Roost while LA Barrett showcased mastery over his mighty 499 cc Ariel. HJ Finden displayed remarkable skills as he navigated treacherous paths with his sturdy BSA accompanied by a sidecar. E Travers proved Rudge-Whitworth's mettle as they conquered Devon's Beggars Roost together, leaving spectators awestruck.