Norton Motorcycles began in Birmingham in 1898 with James Lansdowne Norton producing chains for motorcycles and bicycles. 4 years later they were manufacturing motorcycles built around other manufacturers’ engines. Then, in 1908, they started manufacturing their own complete motorcycles, engine and all. Starting off with single cylinder models they won their first Isle of Man Senior TT race in 1907 with a twin cylinder model ridden by Rem Fowler. …read more
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The Phoenix rises: Norton Motorcycles reborn
Monday, November 9th, 2009Minuteman Crossword No3
Monday, November 2nd, 2009It might take you more than a minute. Solution to Minuteman crossword No2 attached. …read more
The Bleurites fail to land Tony Blair the EU presidency.
Friday, October 30th, 2009Despite an almost full frontal assault on the issue it looks like the Bleurites are about to fail in their attempt to shoehorn Tony Blair into the EU presidency. The Germans, French, the smaller EU countries and even the European Socialists are all now ranged against his investiture. …read more
The Tale of the Fisherman’s Cottage
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Do you recall this quaint fisherman’s cottage? It was advertised as close to a nature reserve and was a 3 bed-roomed opportunity not to be missed. But if you remember, the estate agent Geering and Colyer of the Countrywide Group, failed to point out one minor fact …… …read more
Capmark Financial files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Monday, October 26th, 2009Capmark, once the commercial arm of GMAC (General Motors Acceptance Corporation), highlights the risk that the commercial property poses to the US economy. …read more
Another Broken Promise
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009Earlier this year Gordon Brown visited our troops in Afghanistan. Standing in Helmand province before the world cameras he made his promise to give our troops the support they need.
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