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Re Parkes cycles, I, or rather my son has my Parkes lightweight frame that was given to me by my uncle Bill McCormack whose daughter, Edna raced it. He was very influential in cycling circles and was President of the Cycling Federation in the 60's and judged at a commonwealth games and was very actively involved with the Salford Bridge, Birmingham track. I recall he regularly went down to meetings in London with Tommy Godwin. It was my uncles wish that I raced, but although I loved my Parkes, I never had any wish to race. When I was young it was normal when with him to meet the greats of the day like Beryl Burton and Reg Harris. I've lost contact with my cousin, Edna, she had a daughter Susan and last time I saw her was over 20 years ago and she was living in the Corey area. Married name Shaw. Any of the names I mention familiar to anyone? My Great Grandfather William Garratt was a cycle maker, in business in Corporation Street, Birmingham so bikes are in the blood!
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That should have read 'Corby' area.