The Ken Fox Hellriders.

I first encountered the Ken Fox troupe back in 2009 and was astonished by the skill and showmanship of the riders of this particular wall of death. The wall of death has a long line of history going back to the twenties in England and Ken’s team still perform their skills upon machines from this time. As the riders flash past the audience at great speed, you seem to witness a show from a previous era, an era without the trappings of this modern changing world!

I set out to preserve this way of life with photography, it was important for me from the start to document the Fox family with an undirected approach, and preferably with film. However the latter proved impossible for me due to the cost. To overcome this problem and to keep this project genuine. I photographed this entire project without

shots being set up, no lighting and with minimum post editing. When you look through the pages of books and magazines that are produced in this now digital world you sometimes have difficulty deciding if the imagery before your eyes is real. The daring performances of the 21 century hell riders are real and are performed in front of many disbelieving eyes whenever they ride. This project concludes displaying their pride and commitment within the imagery of this book.

 This biographical sketch is a brief glimpse into their world, and was shot over a period of nearly two years. During my time spent with Ken, his wife Julie and their family, I have witnessed the amazing spectacle that is………

   

                                             THE WALL OF DEATH

                                                       

          Please contact me via garymargerum@gmail.com if you wish to order a copy of this book priced here at £10.00. If you would like it posted out please send a cheque for £12.00 payable to Gary margerum.
18 ladycroft way farnborough kent br6 7by,don't forget to put your address on! for the return.
sorry for the charge, but the books are quite weighty and the good old post office charges £2 .

 

                                                      Thank  you................

All the images have been reproduced for this publication.

If you would like an original print please contact me.

Prints will be dispatched from one of the leading printers in England.

There’s nothing like the original printed on high quality paper.

All images will be limited to ensure exclusivity.

Please contact me regarding image selection and print size etc.

Thank You......

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Talmag

Talmag.

There’s no advance notice of the Talmag Trophy Trial in any motorcycling magazine. It’s almost like an underground “Cannonball Run,” whispered about, in case the authorities try and stop it from happening.

Despite the lack of publicity and few signs, the Talmag attracts a large crowd of spectators. One look at the range of registration plates on the parked cars and vans, though, and it’s clear that word reaches the continent.

It all started around World War I, motorcycle trials moved almost entirely off the road and machines became much more specialised. Some manufacturers even began offering stripped down trials machines. At first, many of these were big 500cc four-stoke motorcycles, but eventually following World War II, more nimble, smaller two-strokes became the mounts of choice.
The Talmag can trace its origins back to the early 1950s when the Territorial Army (London) Motorcycling Club was formed. It started running trials and the name became abbreviated to TALMAG.

The Barons

The barons have just completed this wonderful Triumph. Using top quality materials and products makes this re worked machine stand out from the rest.  Watch out for full spec and more pics later. Cheers and happy new year Gary.............. 

Merry Christmas.

We are going to be very tied up over the next couple of nights !
so we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy Christmas........

J&G 

The Bikeriders

In 1965,Danny Lyon riding a 650cc Triumph became a member of the Chicago Outlaws.Using a Nikon and Rolleiflex he produced one of the seminal works of the 1960's. This  highly regarded work of photojournalism still stands today!

He just recorded what was in front of his eye's at the time, No post editing or manipulation in a pre digital age, This is what i think keeps this body of work still relevant today.

Dagenhams Finest !

We did a recent shoot for Influx magazine on that veritable English Mustang The Ford Capri , here a few of the images & a link here to the full article .. enjoy ! http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/modern-classic-ford-capri/

Evel Knievel AMF Wheel Goods Commercial

Evel Knievel AMF Wheel Goods Commercial