Berkhamsted Motor Cycle and Car Club badge
Berkhamsted Local History and Museum Society cared for by The Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd
Founded in 1908, the club is known to be one of the oldest still in existence. (It is the second oldest in the country, superseded only by the Motorcycle Club of Great Britain). During the early years, the pioneering membership was a keen group of local enthusiasts when motorcycles and cars were just being recognised as a serious sporting option.
The club has had regular events throughout the local area. Hill Climbs at Dancers End, Speed Trials at Northchurch, Grass Track events at Northchurch Farm, Trials at Piccotts End, as well as long distance events, during which competitors will have easily travelled over 200 miles on the competition course.
Sidney Allard, designer and builder of Allard Cars, was a former member who achieved renown locally and in the Monte Carlo Rally.
Membership of the club has reflected the changing nature, not only of the sport, but also of society. The 1948 Club President was Major Armand Blackley and Vice Presidents were the Hon. J.C.C. Cavendish and Major N.C. Lone. The Club has always been, and will continue to be, open to all like-minded people from all parts of the community.
Metal badge awarded by Berkhamsted Motor Cycle and Car Club to R Stanley for the Chairman’s Speed Trials of 1934
Berkhamsted District Local History and Museum Society cared for by the Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd. Photographed by Vincent Gosling
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By The Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd
25th May 2011