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    Touched by the same wand

    Jun 25, 2018 5 minutes
    Words & Photographs: Stu Smith

    Getting into the scene

    That year Paul decided he needed a cheap and economical form of transport to get to work on, and influenced by a friend who was already riding one he bought his first scooter, aLambretta Li125 series 3. After making the purchase and using the scooter for work, Paul also became involved in the local scooter social scene. “We always met at Headingley Bowling Alley and we’d go on ride-outs for the day to places like Filey, Bridlington and Blackpool, they were good times.” smiled Paul.

    New arrival

    Paul’s son Mark was born in 1970 and as in most cases, family responsibilities took priority and Paul’s scooter went into the garage. Later that year Paul and his wife Sandra moved to a new house, which didn’t have a garage, and the scooter got left behind.

    As Mark grew up

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