Guest Jim Blanchard Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 (edited) All, I am currently working on a tribute web site for Norwich Speedway. I will be using written material from the speedway author Norman Jacobs, and photographic material supplied by Norwich historian Mike Kemp. Alas, I never visited the Firs. So I do feel a bit of a little bit of an outsider. (especially coming from down Sarf) So, if anyone would like to contribute with memories and or photographs please email/post them and it will be included. Ove Fundin has agreed to contribute as well as hopefully, most of the riders still with us. This will be linked to all my rider tribute sites from the era and once the book is available from the prolific Mr. Jacobs, I shall work on another for Wembley. First though Norwich. Recently aquired photos' from the 1959 test at the Firs of England v. Australasia. Any recollections anyone? Theme song? Always, yours in speedway. Regards Jim Blanchard Edited November 25, 2004 by Jim Blanchard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape2tapevideo Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 All,I am currently working on a tribute web site for Norwich Speedway. I will be using written material from the speedway author Norman Jacobs, and photographic material supplied by Norwich historian Mike Kemp. Alas, I never visited the Firs. So I do feel a bit of a little bit of an outsider. (especially coming from down Sarf) So, if anyone would like to contribute with memories and or photographs please email/post them and it will be included. Ove Fundin has agreed to contribute as well as hopefully, most of the riders still with us. This will be linked to all my rider tribute sites from the era and once the book is available from the prolific Mr. Jacobs, I shall work on another for Wembley. First though Norwich. Recently aquired photos' from the 1959 test at the Firs of England v. Australasia. Any recollections anyone? Theme song? Always, yours in speedway. Regards Jim Blanchard <{POST_SNAPBACK}> once I have transferred the old film it is very good onto pc, i can take some stills from it and I will then be able to send them upto you, maybe a few weeks yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Blanchard Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Hi Ken Thanks for that. I had forgotten to send you the cine film of the Olympic and the other item we discussed. You'll get them in the next few days... Regards, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape2tapevideo Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Hi Ken Thanks for that. I had forgotten to send you the cine film of the Olympic and the other item we discussed. You'll get them in the next few days... Regards, Jim <{POST_SNAPBACK}> no problem. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Hey Jim, I'd suggest an item in the Norwich Evening News and Eastern Daily Press would bring you lots of input. www.eveningnews24.co.uk or www.edp24.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape2tapevideo Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 AVAILABLE NOW, DAYS GONE BY VOL.8 Including a full 30 mins from the Firs NORWICH from the 40's - 60's, lots of footage never seen before, Fundin v Craven in full speed and much more. Alos on this production Eastbourne v Boston and Wimbledon v Belle Vue from 1972 and Eastbourne v Workington from 1973, 74 and Workington v Eastbourne 1976 & 78. making a near on 60 min final production. Call 01323 469105 for details or see the latest edition of Backtrack and Speedway Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Theme song? Apparently it was the Old Comrades march. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SwineTown Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Is this your site or an earlier one: www.clactonhistory.com/history_of_norwich_speedway.htm ? ST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 www.clactonhistory.com/history_of_norwich_speedway.htm is an old site of mine that never really got going! Jim is creating a new site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SwineTown Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Cheers Mr J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Blanchard Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 I have it all laid out with most of your original copy Norman, and have received a nice selection of photo's from Mike Kemp. I have just got to graft the two together now. Should not be to long now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Well done, mate. And don't forget the Old Comrades March... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Link here to an interview with Ove Fundin.Course can't understand it but a few photo's from Norwich days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SwineTown Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 I have it all laid out with most of your original copy Norman, and have received a nice selection of photo's from Mike Kemp. I have just got to graft the two together now. Should not be to long now... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Has the URL been announced yet or will you post it here when finished? (dont forget to let us know!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Blanchard Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 (edited) Still working on it as I am having a problem with one photo at present. Cant find the Old Comerades song yet... Any ideas? Would you like some contact details Norman for book sales? http://freespace.virgin.net/norwich.speedway/index.htm Edited March 3, 2005 by Jim Blanchard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Still working on it as I am having a problem with one photo at present. Cant find the Old Comerades song yet... Any ideas? Would you like some contact details Norman for book sales? http://freespace.virgin.net/norwich.speedway/index.htm <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes please, Jim. But I see you've already put Mike on there as a contact for the book. Mind you, there's always "Speedway in East Anglia"... The site's coming along really well, Jim. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Blanchard Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Thanks Norman. Added your email address. I need to put a guestbook and other things in and just tidy it up. If you can point me in the right direction for the theme song. It would help. Will do some more work on it on my return next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Thanks Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape2tapevideo Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Thanks Norman. Added your email address. I need to put a guestbook and other things in and just tidy it up. If you can point me in the right direction for the theme song. It would help.Will do some more work on it on my return next week. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You may get it from amazon or there is a excellent old record shop in Canterbury high street! Dont forget to see action from Norwich, Days Gone By Vol.8 has 30 mins on it Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Blanchard Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 (edited) Tweaked a bit more with guestbook (would someone like to sign?) etc but still searching for the Old Comrades Song. Is it a millitary march? http://freespace.virgin.net/norwich.speedway/index.htm (Freddie Williams wants to be involved with the Wembley one. When is the book due out Norman?) Edited March 13, 2005 by Jim Blanchard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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