Ladies and Gentlemen of the 'WALL OF DEATH DAREDEVILS'

Wall of Death– Proudly brought to you by the Indian Scout.




Maureen Swift, circa 1949.


Circa 1949, UK — Tornado Smith helps Maureen Swift ride a motorcycle around the “Wall of Death” to promote BSA motorcycles. — Image by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection


Circa 1949, UK — Sixteen year old Maureen Swift riding with ‘Tornado’ Smith around ‘The Wall of Death’ attraction in the Southend Kursaal to promote BSA motorcycles. — Image by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection


Motordrome racer on an Excelsior motorcycle, circa 1914



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