I tried to send this by email but failed. No idea if it's of any interest but it takes me back to an idyllic childhood! Far from new to me, but lovely to see people still appreciating it (albeit mainly 7 years ago) My name is Guy Lambert and I am a brief extra in the film the blond head little tiddler at about 6 minutes in part 2. I should have been more distressed, because my mum nearly ran my sister over in her Morris Oxford a couple of minutes earlier! The main narrator, the writer etc and the owner of Victor Horsman was my dad, Ted Lambert. He started as a m/c apprentice and when old Mr Horsman wanted to retire he passed the business on to my dad, on the basis he got a salary and a new Jaguar every 2 years. Inconveniently he lived into his 90s, but for my dad he was a major hero. He had a large Yacht moored at Beaumaris and my dad and a bunch of Victor’s mates went to the Isle of man at least once a year for the TT and/or the Manx GP. My dad made a number of films about road safety, 3 of which won ‘one of the 10 best amateur films of the year’ 3 times. Me and my 2 sisters each have an ”Oscar” and as luck will have it, mine is for Rode Safely. Reminds me I must get some silver cleaner. We have lost all the films apart from Rode Safely which is in the archive at the BFI. My dad made a bit of a business of it later where he manufactured (in a tiny way) driving simulators and sold films and books around the world - I always remember him sending a bill to the Sultan of Brunei! He also founded a club called CAMDA (Car And Motorcycle Drivers Association) and in my teens we were going to the annual rally at Oulton Park and involved in many activities there including driving round the same circuit as Mike Hailwood, Phil Read, Jim Clark etc drove (a bit faster to be fair). I knew many of the men in the film well - they were in my dad’s team and some were friends - Nobby Clarke, Bill Quinn I remember - I was probably too young for most of them (I was 3 in 1955). I’m also in contact - or was a while ago - with someone called Dave Bonner Wilson who is also on here! He created DVDs of the film, made free copies kindly for me and my 2 sisters and a few years was selling at old motorbike shows! I know plenty more about that era and the film - a lot of it filmed at our house in Heswall and thereabouts. Anyway - hope you found this interesting and feel free to use as you see fit and contact me if you want some more. Eguylambert@email.com
Thanks for posting. I have lots of background on "Rode Safely" as my late Dad is Eric Wilson. I also have the full 40minute version of the film. I am in contact with the son of the writer & presenter of the film; the late great Road Safety Innovator Edwin -Ted - Lambert!
@@Eileenblacklock I remember my Dad going to Victor's funeral where the modest Mr.Horsman didn't want mention of his record breaking exploits at Brooklands. Your Great Uncle was a respected engineer, not just with racing motorcycles but also armaments for which he won contracts in the second worid war.
It was good to see the Liverpool of old, where I was fortunate to learn to ride without dying. I also went along to Horseman's to drool over the bikes, many hours spent there.
+Scorpion-moto I don't think bikes have changed too much, but they would probably go mental knowing cagers are going round writing on a phone! RSMF-*RI* Mr B
Many's the time I've stuffed a wad of newspaper in my jacket to add insulation in winter. One thing you don't see nowadays is the old trick of running spare cables next to the working one following the same route. So that if the cable breaks all you need to do us unhook the ends and connect the ends of the new cable. Back on the road again in a few minutes. Mind you modern cables are much better that the old ones used to be, which were no better than bicycle cables. In fact in my early riding days I remember going into a cycle shop to have a new nipple soldered on to my cable!
Great job of restoring what could be quite a rare piece of film footage. Are they your boots at 6:02 ?.lol........There is also a copy of Rode Safely posted by "Scots rider", maybe he has some info. RS.
+RedGrandy The man himself! - Many thanks for giving me this mate, such a awesome film and pleasure to patch up! Boots? lol nah, mine squeak! RSMF-*RI* Mr B
+Rhin0Neil Think a few the with it uber trendy moto vlogers down the southern end think it,s true today the fuss they make when head "tup" north go the isle of man the 1st time then gush about it like they made it happen even got so called biker "celebs" at it now if got a tv show/new book to push/flog oh well better late than never can all ways bung it in the van with the ace cafe boys na ha ha lol
+TheSpikeyBiker It's amazing how much good stuff is in this film and still relevant! Surprised they never said ride invisible! - But then this was before internet and mobile phones! Cheers Buddy RSMF-*RI* Mr B
You know, we worry about safety now, but they flew around still pretty quick but with terrible drum brakes, in a pair of trousers (not even jeans). Helmets were mostly leather on the sides, madness.
I wonder if in 60 years time people will look at us and go "omg look at their helmets and everything. Omg." Like I am at these guys. Now to order some high vis grey gloves
Victor Horsman who made this film was a TT rider, owned the shop in the film etc and was my great uncle
Some of the lessons are just as relevant today as 1955. Love old British fims like these. Big fan of the British Pathe channel. Thanks for sharing.
+Bikes & Drones If you forget hand signals and clothing I think everything still works today! Cheers Buddy.
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Mr B
I tried to send this by email but failed. No idea if it's of any interest but it takes me back to an idyllic childhood!
Far from new to me, but lovely to see people still appreciating it (albeit mainly 7 years ago)
My name is Guy Lambert and I am a brief extra in the film the blond head little tiddler at about 6 minutes in part 2. I should have been more distressed, because my mum nearly ran my sister over in her Morris Oxford a couple of minutes earlier!
The main narrator, the writer etc and the owner of Victor Horsman was my dad, Ted Lambert. He started as a m/c apprentice and when old Mr Horsman wanted to retire he passed the business on to my dad, on the basis he got a salary and a new Jaguar every 2 years. Inconveniently he lived into his 90s, but for my dad he was a major hero. He had a large Yacht moored at Beaumaris and my dad and a bunch of Victor’s mates went to the Isle of man at least once a year for the TT and/or the Manx GP.
My dad made a number of films about road safety, 3 of which won ‘one of the 10 best amateur films of the year’ 3 times. Me and my 2 sisters each have an ”Oscar” and as luck will have it, mine is for Rode Safely. Reminds me I must get some silver cleaner. We have lost all the films apart from Rode Safely which is in the archive at the BFI. My dad made a bit of a business of it later where he manufactured (in a tiny way) driving simulators and sold films and books around the world - I always remember him sending a bill to the Sultan of Brunei! He also founded a club called CAMDA (Car And Motorcycle Drivers Association) and in my teens we were going to the annual rally at Oulton Park and involved in many activities there including driving round the same circuit as Mike Hailwood, Phil Read, Jim Clark etc drove (a bit faster to be fair).
I knew many of the men in the film well - they were in my dad’s team and some were friends - Nobby Clarke, Bill Quinn I remember - I was probably too young for most of them (I was 3 in 1955). I’m also in contact - or was a while ago - with someone called Dave Bonner Wilson who is also on here! He created DVDs of the film, made free copies kindly for me and my 2 sisters and a few years was selling at old motorbike shows!
I know plenty more about that era and the film - a lot of it filmed at our house in Heswall and thereabouts.
Anyway - hope you found this interesting and feel free to use as you see fit and contact me if you want some more.
Eguylambert@email.com
I grew up in the Neston/Parkgate area. This is truly fabulous.
Love the old sidecars.
Wow what a lot of effort with some of the gear. Thank goodness for progress.
+wyvernbiker Yeah, newspapers and towels! lol
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Mr B
@@BraindumpTv Used both back in the day.
Gold, thanks for uploading this, haven't seen it for ages!
+Nickillik Cheers, yes, what a fantastic film! - Every Bikers should watch and learn.
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Mr B
that's fantastic! a real piece of history and yes certain parts of it are very relevant to me! you've got to watch out for those coat tails!
+Ben Robinson Hey Ben you found it! Awesome! You recover quickly Bro! Best wishes!
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Mr B
Thanks for posting. I have lots of background on "Rode Safely" as my late Dad is Eric Wilson. I also have the full 40minute version of the film. I am in contact with the son of the writer & presenter of the film; the late great Road Safety Innovator Edwin -Ted - Lambert!
My great uncle was Victor Horsman
@@Eileenblacklock I remember my Dad going to Victor's funeral where the modest Mr.Horsman didn't want mention of his record breaking exploits at Brooklands.
Your Great Uncle was a respected engineer, not just with racing motorcycles but also armaments for which he won contracts in the second worid war.
This is awesome. Too much to comment on! Now, I must get a large waterproof coat and waders!
Rubber Bob in Soho and Big Daddy Bear the Hardly a Davids son rider in
Hove/Brighton the er "boys" to see for that type of "bnwl" gear !
It was good to see the Liverpool of old, where I was fortunate to learn to ride without dying.
I also went along to Horseman's to drool over the bikes, many hours spent there.
Amazing, what would they think of riders now?
+Scorpion-moto I don't think bikes have changed too much, but they would probably go mental knowing cagers are going round writing on a phone!
RSMF-*RI*
Mr B
Many's the time I've stuffed a wad of newspaper in my jacket to add insulation in winter.
One thing you don't see nowadays is the old trick of running spare cables next to the working one following the same route. So that if the cable breaks all you need to do us unhook the ends and connect the ends of the new cable. Back on the road again in a few minutes. Mind you modern cables are much better that the old ones used to be, which were no better than bicycle cables.
In fact in my early riding days I remember going into a cycle shop to have a new nipple soldered on to my cable!
Just lovely!
+speedyboolooks Yep!
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Mr B
Nothing more to say but brilliant and true, RSM8 RI.
+Skeggy Cruiser Brilliant! True!
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Mr B
O yes the good old days lol
+Suffolk Andy Indeed! not one sheep though!
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Mr B
Good to see some old views of Parkgate.
Great job of restoring what could be quite a rare piece of film footage. Are they your boots at 6:02 ?.lol........There is also a copy of Rode Safely posted by "Scots rider", maybe he has some info. RS.
+RedGrandy The man himself! - Many thanks for giving me this mate, such a awesome film and pleasure to patch up! Boots? lol nah, mine squeak!
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Mr B
Great vid , I would like some of those bikes. RI
+02bigkev Cheers Kev, how cool would it be to find one and take it to one of the locations!
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Mr B
very cool thank you
+Scott Wilson Welcome mate :)
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Mr B
He's got a Webley revolver in his desk drawer. I'm listening, honestly.
Just loved this hands flapping all over the place, someone being crushed by a speeding car, getting up and brushing dirt off trousers , loved it
+Womanwolfrider lol ! yeah every crash seemed to end up with knee rubbing lol! Should have worn knee sliders :oD
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Mr B
Great film. Didn't know there were roads up north that long ago...... haha
+Rhin0Neil Hehehe ! it would seem so! - Not so many cars though!
Cheers Bro
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Mr B
+Rhin0Neil Think a few the with it uber trendy moto vlogers down
the southern end think it,s true today the fuss they make when
head "tup" north go the isle of man the 1st time then gush about
it like they made it happen even got so called biker "celebs" at it
now if got a tv show/new book to push/flog oh well better late
than never can all ways bung it in the van with the ace cafe boys
na ha ha lol
At least the cobble stones and the tram lines have gone.
Now I want a Vincent.
That is ingenious using a bit of wash leather on the back of the glove to wipe the rain away from the goggles.
+TheSpikeyBiker It's amazing how much good stuff is in this film and still relevant! Surprised they never said ride invisible! - But then this was before internet and mobile phones!
Cheers Buddy
RSMF-*RI*
Mr B
2:58 :))) brilliant!
You know, we worry about safety now, but they flew around still pretty quick but with terrible drum brakes, in a pair of trousers (not even jeans). Helmets were mostly leather on the sides, madness.
I can remember when helmets were optional.
How refreshing not to see YELLOW LINES🧐
I wonder if in 60 years time people will look at us and go "omg look at their helmets and everything. Omg." Like I am at these guys. Now to order some high vis grey gloves
+brokenlegz lol - I would be sad if in 60 years they said, OMG you have to ride yourself! no auto rider! :(
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Mr B
If you listen carefully, you can hear excerpts from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers so I don't know what's gone on there.