Mark, Mortimer and the Moto-chariot
Feb 05, 2020
4 minutes
Words and photographs: ALAN TURNER
Kempton Park Race Course (horses, not bikes)was established more than 140 years ago, but for the last 30 of those, it has also been a venue for motorcycle jumbles.
It quickly became a popular occasion, drawing traders and private sellers, and buyers, from many miles distant. The introduction of a show element, which took advantage of the space and facilities at Kempton, took things to another level.
For many years, Eric Patterson was the guiding light and he has now passed over the organisational reins, but he remains a regular Kempton presence. His stand featured a newly published book that charts the history
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