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The 1950s...
The boom years of
cycling had arrived, lots of cafes, cycle shops, manufacturers, and
record attendances on the rides. The Queen`s coronation in 1953 was
marked with many special events, all were a great success including
a Miss Cycling competition.
Our D.A. held photographic shows, film shows, tourist trials,
cycle shows and sports days at Hatchmere. An annual reunion took
place at West Derby Village Hall with 300 people attending.
However, by the late 1950s things began to change. Cycle shops
reported decreased trade and cafes, particularly those in private
houses, disappeared one by one. What the car had done to the
railways was repeated in cycling and the Government were half around
the bend over road casulaties.
George Lewis.
Thanks
to Allan Shields for the photos and captions.
Click on photo to enlarge.
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