quasartech Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Na just joking about the phone box ... we all know its a B&Q 6'x4' shed with apex roof really I think it's a bit more substantial than that. Ian Patterson is a Concrete Contractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo9 Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Apparently its in a old red phone box on the side of the road and shares with the "Scottish Football World Cup Highlights" museum If you’ve heard of riders like Ken Le Breton, Norrie Isbister, and Les Collins; bikes like Rudge, Douglas, Weslake and Godden; venues like White City, Marine Gardens and High Beech, then a visit to the speedway museum is a must! With over 100 speedway machines from the 1920s right up to this century, there’s something to catch your eye no matter how many visits you make to an unassuming industrial estate in deepest Midlothian. Ian Paterson, who runs the museum, began over 20 years ago with a handful of old bikes but the collection has grown in size to become the best array of speedway memorabilia in one place in the whole world. The visitors book boasts the signatures of World Champions Ivan Mauger, Ove Fundin, Barry Briggs and they all couldn’t speak highly enough of the place! From the helmet Ivan wore on his farewell tour of the UK in 1985, Willie Templeton’s last set of leathers to Gary Havelock’s first set; more race jackets than you can count; Hans Nielsen represented in wheelie mode, pre-war equipment including such rare machinery that there are only one or two examples still in existence, reminders of long-gone venues like Bothwell and Hamilton, right up to a pristine lay-down Jawa that’s never turned a wheel in the heat of a match, there really is something for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBrian Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 (edited) Apparently its in a old red phone box on the side of the road and shares with the "Scottish Football World Cup Highlights" museum Ironic that 'Sudden Sam' is an anagram for 'Maddens Us' Really looking forward to the visit on Sunday Edited November 12, 2010 by BongoBrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Ironic that 'Sudden Sam' is an anagram for 'Maddens Us' Really looking forward to the visit on Sunday [/quoT If you have not visited it before you will be truely amazed at the work and effort put into this museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBrian Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 If you have not visited it before you will be truely amazed at the work and effort put into this museum. It was absolutely amazing, I said to Ian Patterson exactly that about the work that has gone into it. What a decent bloke Ian is also. I would say that it is an absolute must do for any speedway fan. The bikes were incredible and despite some of their age, they all look like they have just come straight out of the showroom. Fantastic stuff and also there is just bags of information on the exhibits. You really cannot get through everything in a couple of hour visit... You could literally spend weeks in there talking to Ian and going through the stories behind each of the bikes and other memorabilia. A big thanks to Ian for the opportunity to see the fruits of his labour of love of Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo9 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 It was absolutely amazing, I said to Ian Patterson exactly that about the work that has gone into it. What a decent bloke Ian is also. I would say that it is an absolute must do for any speedway fan. The bikes were incredible and despite some of their age, they all look like they have just come straight out of the showroom. Fantastic stuff and also there is just bags of information on the exhibits. You really cannot get through everything in a couple of hour visit... You could literally spend weeks in there talking to Ian and going through the stories behind each of the bikes and other memorabilia. A big thanks to Ian for the opportunity to see the fruits of his labour of love of Speedway. It's Speedway Heaven!! Glad you enjoyed it Brian. Will pass your comments on to Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletrider Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Ian Patterson will be opening the Speedway museum on the 26th Feb and 24th April. The opening times will be 10am - 3pm. A worthwhile time to see the "From Cinders To Shale" collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 A pity no one replied to you Miss Tigs, but having visited yesterday before heading to Ashfield for the Tigers victory over that Embra mob, I can thoroughly recommend a trip to the museum, it's fantastic! Remaining scheduled openings this year are on September 5th and October 31st. Doesn't the owner prefer this to be known as a 'collection' rather than a museum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmon Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Doesn't the owner prefer this to be known as a 'collection' rather than a museum? He may well do but what is a museum - a collection of items, more than likely, in a building where objects of historical interest are exhibited and preserved. Why not get your passport out speedyguy and cross the border and see what is on offer!! Edited February 6, 2011 by edmon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glycerol Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 In case anyone is interested, former Bandit Ian Paterson's Speedway Museum is open this Saturday (Feb 26th) from 10am until 4pm - longer than usual -- and the only Saturday of the year it'll be open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletrider Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Visited the museum/collection for the first time last weekend, absolutely amazing. A great credit to Ian Patterson, a fantastic collection of memorabilia, I recommend a visit to everyone. "The Mackem" Edited February 28, 2011 by scarletrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldswindonsupporter Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Visited the museum/collection for the first time last weekend, absolutely amazing. A great credit to Ian Patterson, a fantastic collection of memorabilia, I recommend a visit to everyone. "The Mackem" Is this still available to visit as up in Scotland next w/e on a northern speedway tour lasting from Thursday to the Tuesday. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Is this still available to visit as up in Scotland next w/e on a northern speedway tour lasting from Thursday to the Tuesday. A Ian Patersons museum is open on selected sundays during the summer,not sure if its open next weekend when your up,if it is the opening times are 10am & 2 pm. If you have sat-nav,the post code is EH20 9TB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 The next Sunday opening will be July 22nd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayAce Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Just wondered if the museum would be open in the Sunday 17 June. Planning on going to Berwick on Saturday for the GP Qualifier and then on to Glasgow for their fixture on Sunday. Would be great to spend a couple of hours there on the Sunday morning as we will be travelling via Edinburgh. I know the above post mentions July but there may be a few fans in the area looking for a way to pass the time on this coming Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyfivetoes Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 This wonderful collection is open to the public again (last time in 2012, I think) on Sunday 28th October. 10pm until 2pm. Postcode EH20 9TB This from Berwick programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather12 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Does anyone know whether there are any 2013 open dates planned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmon Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Just in from WSRA Scottish Dinner where we were informed that the Museum will be open today(Sunday) between 10am and 2pm. Former riders and a number of referee's will be visiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmon Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 The opening was cancelled last Sunday due to heavy snow south of Edinburgh. Ian wasn't able to get from his house to the museum, but there are further openings this year on 21/4, 2/6, 18/6, 13/10 10 till 4. Also most Wednesdays 10-12 and 1-3. Call 01578 722439 or 0131 440 0864 and leave details if you want to check. Thanks to Al Stewart and the Monarchs Chatzone for the information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'd give my eye-teeth (if I had any left) to be able to visit this place. Two of my mates were there a year ago and have been raving about it ever since they came home. Is it still open, and can anyone post dates for 2013/14? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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