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21 Nov 2008, 21:28 (Ref:2339144)
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DAVID BLAKELY, HRG & BRDC
I am after some information and hope that the forum can help.
Many years ago a copy of the BRDC Silver Jubilee Book of 1952 came into my posession. Inside the cover is the name BLAKELY in blue ink. At that time David Blakely was an up and coming racing driver driving amongst other things an HRG. Although famous as a driver Blakely is better known as the person murdered by Ruth Ellis, the last female murderer to hang in Britain. The murder took place in 1955 and is still subject to controvesy. Obviously this has become a fascination with me because circumstantial evidence points to the likelyhood that the book was once owned by David. Either evidence that the book, a numbered copy, was sent out to David or a copy of his writing to compare with the name in the book could confirm one way or another if this book belonged to David. So my question is, has anyone on the forum any memorabilia from David Blakely with his writing on it who could provide me with a digital scan? Can anyone help? |
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23 Nov 2008, 16:49 (Ref:2340241)
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I'd speak to the BRDC and see if they can help. James Beckett would probably have been your best bet but I think he's now left. Stuart Pringle is probably the best place to start. They have a pretty good archive I believe.
Happy hunting! Will you let us know how you get on? |
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23 Nov 2008, 17:43 (Ref:2340279)
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James has indeed left,would suggest Duncan Rabliaggati may be another to ask.
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23 Nov 2008, 21:44 (Ref:2340404)
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Thanks for the advice. I will indeed let you know what I discover. Isn't it amazing how something like this gets curiosity roused.
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24 Nov 2008, 08:01 (Ref:2340568)
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Not just curiosity Jim,I have had to do quite a lot of research on the Bluebell-Gibbs car in an effort to obtain HTPs for it.Good luck with your search.
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Living the dream,Chief instruktor and racing on the worlds best circuits-The Nordschleife and Spa.Getting to drive the worlds best cars-someone has to do it, so glad its me.
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24 Nov 2008, 08:02 (Ref:2340570)
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Where has James gone?
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24 Nov 2008, 08:05 (Ref:2340571)
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I've no idea.
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Living the dream,Chief instruktor and racing on the worlds best circuits-The Nordschleife and Spa.Getting to drive the worlds best cars-someone has to do it, so glad its me.
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24 Nov 2008, 08:15 (Ref:2340576)
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very nice guy - full of enthusiasm. I hope that he stays in the industry
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