Triumph Motorcycles

. . . and the sidecars the "wrong way round"

The whole film is back to front. When you know this, it is clear that the first part of the film is at the ford in Kenilworth.

These are Triumph model H's, popular with despatch riders at that time, nicknamed the "Trusty Triumph "

This is a similar view of the ford the right way round

The unveiling of the Blue Plaque at Elm Bank the home of Siegfried Bettmann on Saturday.

Thank you, Robthu Siegfried Bettmann (Wikipedia)

In the transport museum there is a painting of him and his fountain pen.

In the 'Mystery Photos', there is a picture of Bettmann with the Coventry Godiva Harriers. This picture hung in Bettmann's office.

What a valuable forum this is, for me, Without it, I would never have known or dreamed of investigating a valuable part of my own history, in fact having lived part of my life in Allesley next door to Triumph in Meriden, it comes as a lovely surprise to know another snippet of Coventry`s vast history. Thanks to you all for the enlightenment

Telegraph article on Siegfried Bettmann

At last after over 100+ years the City of Coventry gets recognition that it made motorcycles in 'The Classic Motorcycle' magazine' supplement, and had 116 manufacturers of them over time. Most call Coventry a Motorcar city but forget about the Bicycles and Motorcycles made here over time that came before them .

Thanks for posting that, Catshed Just a reminder that there are other motor cycle threads on this forum, including: Calcott Motor cars and Motorcycles Rex Motorcycles Grindlay-Peerless Motorcycles, Spon End

Both my parents worked for Triumph at Meriden for over 20 years, mum in packing and dad an auto setter. I had a Tiger Cub and a Thunderbird with sprung hub and a double Watsonian sidecar to carry my family, fantastic days. I was lucky enough a few weeks ago to pick up a book of the history with photographs dating from 1902-1993, £1 on a carboot.

A few interesting images here, though they've confused the Priory Street works with the Meriden bike plant. I'd be interested to hear anything about the 'Coventry City' ship!

Here she is, 'Coventry City' is being loaded with new crated up Triumphs, not sure where the dock is though but more than likely USA bound as about 90% of Meriden bikes went to the USA.