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Crowds throng Brooklands for great Easter opening meeting. Easter holiday crowds
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Crowds throng Brooklands for great Easter opening meeting. Easter holiday crowds
Crowds throng Brooklands for great Easter opening meeting.
Easter holiday crowds thronged the Brooklands track, Surrey, in their thousands to watch the racing in the opening meeting of the year on the track, Easter Monday. Sir Malcolm Campbell with his Bluebird in which he established the world record, Kaye Don in his Tiger II, and Sir Henry Birkin were among the attractions.
The crowd in the gallery watching the cars lined up for the first race, won by L P Driscoll in Captain Waites Austin, at an average speed of 95.97 miles an hour.
28 March 1932
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This print takes us back to a time when the Brooklands track in Surrey was the place to be during Easter holidays. The image captures the electric atmosphere as crowds of people flock to witness the thrilling opening meeting of the year on Easter Monday. It is a testament to the enduring popularity of motorsports, drawing thousands of spectators from all walks of life. Amongst the attractions were legendary figures such as Sir Malcolm Campbell, known for his record-breaking Bluebird, Kaye Don with his Tiger II, and Sir Henry Birkin. These racing icons added an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for those lucky enough to witness their skills firsthand. The photograph also showcases a moment before one of the races, with cars lined up on the track ready for action. This particular race was won by L P Driscoll in Captain Waites Austin at an impressive average speed of 95.97 miles per hour - a true display of adrenaline-fueled competition. As we delve into this snapshot from March 28th, 1932, we are transported back in time to experience both the thrill and nostalgia that surrounded these events between two world wars. The monochrome tones add depth and character to this European photography gem preserved by TopFoto. co. uk for generations to come.
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