18-08-2022, 06:27 AM
Angel Bank, climbing up Clee Hill had a brief period used as a hillclimb between 1921 and speed events on public roads being banned in 1925. There were a surprising number of events organised by a number of clubs, and the Eastern flank of the Hill, Hopton Bank, was also used. In truly dreadful weather on 1st July 1922, Arthur Waite took FTD with the works Austin 20. The final event on 19th May 1924 saw Dudley Beck and Raymond Mays taking part in Sevens. Mays also entered his Bugatti. Tim Nicholson and Canning Brown both mention these entries, Beatrice Canning Brown suggesting that Beck's car at Angel Bank and other venues in 1924 was a works lightweight special. I have yet to find other references or pictures, perhaps one of the distinguished historians who occasionally look at the forum might be able to help. Austin Sevens will ascend Angel Bank on Saturday 1st October but no works cars yet entered on the tour.