This week, Cee’s fun topic is ‘Bikes and Motorcycles’. These photos are from my family archives, and are over 80-years-old. I’ve shared these before, a couple of years ago, so some of you may remember them.
Here’s my dad and his big sister in Old Batavia Indonesia, probably around 1930. I think the motorcycle is a ‘New Henley’, made in Birmingham England. If you click on the image, it will enlarge and show you all the detail.
This very grainy pic one is of hubby’s uncle in suit and tie, posing in the backyard in front of the garage and the garden shed in England.
Of course the people here have all passed on, and I guess that the bikes are also long gone. I hope you enjoyed these two blasts from the past.
Wonderfully evocative photos these Sylvia 🙂 xx
Thanks so much, Sherri. 🙂 xx
Thanks, Connie. I was thinking of doing an update post very soon, so watch this space. Hubby will probably still be busy on it until the end of the year, as he’s doing almost everything on his own. 🙂
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Grazie amico mio. 🙂 xx
Wasn’t big sis bonny, Ad? Love that aura that vintage photos have. 🙂
Yes she certainly was, Jo. 🙂 So glad you enjoyed these.
I love old black and white photos – there is so much atmosphere in them which is missing from colour photos I think. I particularly like the top one.
Thanks so much, Elaine. Yes, the one of my dad and is sister is gorgeous. 🙂
Great photos. My grandfather had a motor bike with a side car. I have photos but have no idea what happened to the motor bike.
Thanks, Gallivanta. I went in a sidecar….once. 😯
Oh, that is something I haven’t done. Was it comfortable? Exciting, Scary?
No it wasn’t comfortable, especially going round the bends. 🙂
Fabulous biker chick and little brother 🙂 You have the same cheekbones as your auntie!
Thanks, Gilly. Yes, I think they were definitely from my dad’s side of the family. 🙂
What a family treasure to have and share. Such an exotic place to be in during the 30’s regarding the first photo. I’m sure your dad had lots of stories.
Thanks, Lynne. Yes, it must have been a wonderful place to be brought up in, and then the war happened. 😦 I really wish my dad had shared more stories with us.
Love motorcycles. I often kidded hubby that I never would have given him a second look if it hadn’t been for his motorcycle! 😀
Hahaha. Those biker men do have a a certain appeal, don’t they? 🙂
These are two lovely photos. Lovely bikes, they were quite massive back in the day like they are today. The photos are still very clear, especially the first one. Thank you for sharing, Sylvia 🙂
Thanks so much, Mabel. Glad you liked seeing them. 🙂
Awesome pictures. You preserve both of them so well.
Thanks so much, YC. 🙂
Well done.Fantastic Photos
Thanks, Marylou. 🙂
Love these!
Thanks for sharing them – Sylvia. 🙂
{Hugs}
My pleasure, RoSy. 😃
Was für ein schönes Foto liebe Grüße und einen schönen Abend und ein gutes Wochenende lieber Gruß Gislinde
Thanks so much, Gislinde. Hope you’ve had a great Thursday. 🙂 xx
Fascinating pictures! Thanks for sharing Sylvia.
Thanks, Tiny. Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Oh that first one is awesome! A mama motorcycler!
Thanks so much, Cindy. 🙂
Wow, what a treasure!
Thanks, Cocoa. Yes, i just love the one of my dad. 🙂
Excellent choices, Sylvia and beautiful photos. Apart from being of sentimental value, old photos posses a quality you rarely see in photos today. 🙂
Thanks, Marina. yes, I think you’re so right about the wonderful clarity, as seen in my first photo. 🙂
lovely photos of the past, Sylvia. and the history, too 🙂
Thanks so much, Lola. 🙂
Oh wow, I just love these old pics. Thanks for sharing 🙂
So happy you enjoyed seeing them, Norm. Thanks for commenting. 🙂
Cute!
Thank you. 🙂
Love these old photos Sylvia!
Thanks, Carol. 🙂
Excellent entry for this week. Thanks for playing 🙂
Thanks, Cee. It’s a really fun challenge. 🙂
Thanks for sharing your photos. My boyfriend’s mom just passed away and we’ve been going through lots and lots of old photos. They’re priceless!
Thanks for your visit and comment, Geralyn. Yes, old family photos are very precious indeed.
That top photo is great! And no I’m not just saying that because my last name is Birmingham hehe 🙂
Thanks, Christy. I met my husband in Birmingham, so I think it’s a great name. 🙂
The photo of your dad and aunt is so clear! A beautiful shot and I can understand how precious this is to you.
Thanks, Jude. Yes, it’s a really amazing photo, and the best one I have from that era. I wonder who took it.
So precious!
Thanks, Aletta. 🙂
What tremendous photos, Sylvia, the first one particularly. What an atmosphere it has. And that look of composure on big sister’s face – little brother put in his place in the rear.
Thanks, Tish. Yes, the sister was the boss for sure. 🙂
I did enjoy these motorcycle pictures from a time long gone by. Great fun – not the least to see how they dressed for biking (and yes, I know the to children weren’t exactly that). 🙂
Thanks so much, Otto. Glad you enjoyed my old pics. 🙂
What fun to see these old photos!
Thanks, Sue. Yes it is fun to see them, but the one of my late dad somehow fills me with nostalgia.
Absolutely! Photos can be such treasures. As I continue to write stories of our life and have the photos I know it is a way to capture these memories for ourselves and our kids.
Absolutely so, Sue. Your kids and grandkids are really going to have some laughs in the future. 🙂
Yours and mine both Sylvia. 🙂
Love these photos. 😊
Thanks, Lisa. 🙂
Oh my gosh … vintage family photos for the theme is an excellent choice. A toast to you … but later as it’s too early for my wine.
Thanks, Frank. Too early for me too. 🙂
Fun post 🙂
Thanks, Amy. 🙂
Great photos, Sylvia! Boy, your dad’s sister is in complete control of that driver’s seat. 🙂
Thanks, Jill. Yes she does look like she knows what she’s doing. 🙂
Oh wow!
Thanks, Marco. 🙂
makes me wonder…what else is hidden in your treasure trove…
Who knows what I might turn up when we eventually get our ‘stuff’ shipped over from South Africa? 🙂
international shipping…eeep! any news on the green card, yet?
Someone is really a good keeper of classics.
I don’t have many old family photos. Those that I do have, are very precious. 🙂
Great photographs – vintage and iconic w/those motorcycles!
Thanks, Mary. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
there is something about old photos… 🙂 great pictures
Thanks, Lisa. 🙂
I remember seeing this one bike at the local Wendy’s that resembled something out of the 40’s, Had the green that you would see on the old sherman tanks and the old dials, it was absolutely beautiful! Even more so than the widow maker super powerful motorbikes beside it 😀
It’s always great to see a well-preserved old motor cycle. They don’t make them like that any more. I’ve never heard the term”widow maker” before. i think it’s a very apt name for a motor bike. 🙂
Oh it’s just what I call all those overly powered motorbikes like the ducatis etc 🙂 lol
Love the first pick with the palms as a backdrop.
Me too, Nancy. 🙂
Ah..classic times 🙂
Absolutely, Andy. I love that first one of my dad. 🙂
It’s a great capture..! Is that the horn under his left foot though?
I’d love to know that too. 🙂 Hubby says it could be a dynamo, but it does look like a horn.
The ideas that the manufacturers came out with, absolutely amazing 🙂