The White Knight Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Yes they were all the people with the wooden rattles-as per football matches then(what happened to them all-the rattles that is not the forumlanders!!) I don't know what happened to mine - I think I broke it. Goodness - I hadn't thought about that for years. Only used at Football Matches though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Whiteknight-glad the rattles brought back a memory for you,someone mentioned that these rattles were relics of WW2 -used by air raid wardens- anyone know if that is true. They were definitely a feature of all football match crowds, but I thought I recalled them being used by speedway fans also. Can anybody shed further light on this rattling good mystery(sorry folks)!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Whiteknight-glad the rattles brought back a memory for you,someone mentioned that these rattles were relics of WW2 -used by air raid wardens- anyone know if that is true. They were definitely a feature of all football match crowds, but I thought I recalled them being used by speedway fans also. Can anybody shed further light on this rattling good mystery(sorry folks)!!! Rattles were also widely used by speedway supporters in the immediate post-war seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Whiteknight-glad the rattles brought back a memory for you,someone mentioned that these rattles were relics of WW2 -used by air raid wardens- anyone know if that is true. They were definitely a feature of all football match crowds, but I thought I recalled them being used by speedway fans also. Can anybody shed further light on this rattling good mystery(sorry folks)!!!I had a wooden rattle that I took to the speedway each week in the 80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 My memory is playing serious tricks on me. I was sure I had been to all the Wembley World Finals in the 60's/70's. But I know I never saw Peter Craven ride so I could not have been at Wembley in 62 or 63. Therefore my first WF was in 65. Funny how the memory plays tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I know , my youngest has always been a big def leppard fan. despite telling him this past 20 years they were one group I never got round to seeing I discovered a couple of months ago I was at donnington one year when they were there, I have no memory whatsoever of seeing them. does it get even worse after 53!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I know , my youngest has always been a big def leppard fan. despite telling him this past 20 years they were one group I never got round to seeing I discovered a couple of months ago I was at donnington one year when they were there, I have no memory whatsoever of seeing them. does it get even worse after 53!!! YES. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) I know , my youngest has always been a big def leppard fan. despite telling him this past 20 years they were one group I never got round to seeing I discovered a couple of months ago I was at donnington one year when they were there, I have no memory whatsoever of seeing them. does it get even worse after 53!!! DEFINITELY. Edited January 16, 2015 by The White Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Oh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 My father was very peripherally involved with Wembley Speedway and Ice Hockey mainly due to his friendship with Tot & Bill Williams who lived in Scarle Road Wembley. I know Sonny Rost was their lodger and their son was mechanic to Wally Kilminster. A long lost photograph we had shows my father in full leathers etc astride Wallys bike. I know that he went to many Wembley events using a Speedway Riders pass. He took me to many world finals but I cant remember either of Jack Youngs or Freddie Williams victories. The first I can recall and not sure in what order were Peter Craven and Ronnie Moore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Oh yes! Errrrrrrrrrmmmmmmmmmmmmm - what was the question again? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 question - what question? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I had a wooden rattle that I took to the speedway each week in the 80sI was still using one in the early 70's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 That's a rattling good answer!!!-guess 'elf and safety would ban 'em now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) That's a rattling good answer!!!-guess 'elf and safety would ban 'em now. Your probably right BOBBATH - you could accidentally hit someone you know. There are that many Crowds at Speedway. (I wish). Now bloody 'Air Horns'............................................................................. They are a H&S issue - especially if used by someone standing near me. An 'Airhorn' up the rear end occasionally offends. :mad: Edited January 19, 2015 by The White Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticman Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 12/19/2014 at 11:19 AM, OveFundinFan said: I can remember Nigel Boocock and Ron How being on 10yds but there must have been many others that I can remember. I presume Ken McKinley and Bob Andrews would have been 10 yarders. Anyone? When I was around supporting Wimbledon Bob Andrews was not a 10 yarder. The Dons Peter Moore was a 10 yarder though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 I can remember now, with your reminder Peter Moore being a 10 yarder, thanks. This is amazing..... I posted 19 December 2014, you reply 19 December 2019.. EXACTLY 5 years later, to the date. Just a few weeks later I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Nothing to do with your post..... just dates spark memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 Was the late great Peter Craven off a handicap in the race that led to his untimely death.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Was the late great Peter Craven off a handicap in the race that led to his untimely death.? No, it was a challenge match and he was at the tapes at the start, there was a suggestion that he let the others go but he wasn't handicapped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticman Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, OveFundinFan said: I can remember now, with your reminder Peter Moore being a 10 yarder, thanks. This is amazing..... I posted 19 December 2014, you reply 19 December 2019.. EXACTLY 5 years later, to the date. Just a few weeks later I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Nothing to do with your post..... just dates spark memories. Takes me a while to get to things LOL I have lived in Canada since 1966 but I have great memories of Speedway up until then, especially about Wimbledon. Best wishes with your health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.