Purdey's in the 1950s thru March 31 1964,(My Exit from"The Smoke") Was a Motorcycle Mecca".We had Nortons, AJS, Matchless. Ariel. Road Bikes,"Moto-Cross"(Scramblers & Trialers)A couple of the "Older Chaps" had "Chairs"(For the Growing Familys" Peter Chapman(Finisher) Was one of the Best Short Track Circuit Racers& Scramblers,Peg Standing Trialer,Both with & without a "Chair". I was a Ace Cafe'Ton-Up'Racer, in the 30 mph speed limit areas, (Untill I got 'Busted for Pheasant Poaching) I Killed "Woodies" every Fri-Mon. Leaving Purdeys Factory With my"Yank" S/B 12b Strapped across my back, Purdey's Best Cartridges From Harry Lawrence MBE.("Free").110m to Badminton.Gloucs.Sleeping with "The Bike & Gun" Killing Woodies,Flying, Sitting, Nesting. Sometimes "Self" and Other Like Minded"Shooters" would Bag"In the 100 plus. We sold the Birds to a Supplier, made our Petrol & Beer money..A well spent period of Youth!! cc/dt
