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Speed trials at Goonhavern, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 23rd July 1923
Filename: TRURI-PEZgh-3.tiff
Size: 8451 x 6043 (51MB)
Date: 28th January 2019
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.326235, -5.133935
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Speed trials at Goonhavern, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 23rd July 1923
Motor cycle and light car club speed trials at Goonhavern on 23rd July 1923 showing a motor car, registration number AF 2766, at the start line. A motorcycle combination, registration number AF 6996, is parked up by the side of a building. A large crowd of spectators are gathered at the start line with others visible along the route. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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TRURI : PEZgh.3
Media ID 18353300
© From the collection of the RIC
Cars Crowds Event Occasion Track Vehicles Dunlop Spectacle
Capturing the Essence of Speed - A Glimpse into Cornwall's Thrilling Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, taken on the 23rd of July in 1923 at Goonhavern, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, transports us back to an exhilarating era of speed trials. The Motor Cycle and Light Car Club organized this electrifying event that drew a multitude of spectators eager to witness daring feats on wheels. At the heart of the image stands a sleek motor car with registration number AF 2766 poised at the start line. Its engine roars with anticipation as it awaits its turn to conquer the track. Adjacent to it rests a motorcycle combination bearing registration number AF 6996, temporarily stationed by a nearby building. The scene is alive with energy as a large crowd gathers around the starting point, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. Beyond them stretches an unseen route where more enthusiasts eagerly await glimpses of these mechanical marvels in motion. Photographer Arthur William Jordan skillfully captures not only the vehicles but also the essence of this grand occasion. His lens immortalizes both Cornish pride and Dunlop excellence intertwined within this spectacle. It serves as a testament to how events like these brought communities together while celebrating human ingenuity and technological progress. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot from history, let us appreciate how such gatherings continue to inspire generations through their unwavering spirit for adventure and innovation. May they forever remind us that even amidst changing times, our
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