‘A340, Barrow Motor Club Gymkhana, 1926’ Edward Sankey © Sankey Family Photography Collection. All rights reserved

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Motorcycles: Racing 271 Copyright: BBC Sound Archive

Barrow Motor Club Gymkhana

1926

written by John Harrison

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On the 29/07/1926 a Motorcycle Gymkhana was held at the Holker Street Ground, Barrow. Several exciting and amusing events were scheduled, including an obstacle race, riding the plank, trick riding, bun biting, motorcycle football and hockey!

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Video narrated by John Harrison (audio edited from a Sankey Photo in Focus Facebook Live event).

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