This video follows the Douglas motorcycle history - the British bike that took the world by storm. Make sure you've subscribed to my channel for more like this https://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=PPMsTV. During the 1920s the Douglas Motorcycle Company of Bristol led the world in motorcycle design and manufacture, holding 150 World and British records.
📺👀WATCH NEXT in the SPECTEL BRISTOL HISTORY SERIES:
🎥 A HISTORY OF BRISTOL:
https://youtu.be/HtZAy3bjuyA
🎥 BRISTOL AT WAR:
https://youtu.be/YuH5R9kf54A
🎥A CENTURY OF BRISTOL CINEMA HISTORY:
https://youtu.be/PIFGUlVdE1g
🎥THE MATTHEW SHIP, BRISTOL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2mjPH9sNZc&t=3506s
🎥A HISTORY OF KINGSWOOD FOREST:
https://youtu.be/L3W_XwjMQlw
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This film looks at some of the highlights of the Douglas Motorcycle empire:-
- Winning the Isle of Man TT races
- Motorcycle Football
- Contributing to the War effort
- The Royal Princes Albert & Henry joining the ranks of Douglas owners
We discuss vintage "Duggies" with Bill Douglas, grandson of the founder of the company and enthusiasts Henry Body, Ray Cordy, Graeme "Brooklands" Brown, Barry Russell, Roy Ashford, Ian Watson and Bob Thomas.
See footage of dedicated motorcycle enthusiasts carrying on the Douglas tradition today, with rallies, speedway and sprint racing against modern bikes and the Douglas motorcycle cavalcade..
This fascinating film includes exclusive interviews and genuine archival footage. Another professional documentary in the Bristol History Series.
Thanks to Kingswood Heritage Museum and the London Douglas Motor Cycle Club for your assistance
PRODUCED BY SPECTEL, BRISTOL
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