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John Williams Collection

John Williams, a name synonymous with speed and triumph in the world of motorcycle racing

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: The winners; 1975 Senior TT

The winners; 1975 Senior TT
The winners; Chas Mortimer (Yamaha, 14) Mick Grant (Kawasaki, 10) and John Williams (Yamaha, 19) 1975 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: So close

So close
John Williams was comfortably leading the 1976 Senior TT, until he ran out of fuel at Signpost Corner on the last lap, pushing his Suzuki home in 7th place

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT

John Williams (Honda) 1978 Formula One TT
John Williams (Honda) at Quarter Bridge; 1978 Formula One TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: Charlie Sanby (Suzuki) and John Williams (Yamaha) and Percy Tait (Yamaha) 1975 Open Classic TT

Charlie Sanby (Suzuki) and John Williams (Yamaha) and Percy Tait (Yamaha) 1975 Open Classic TT
Charlie Sanby (Suzuki) and John Williams (Yamaha) and Percy Tait (Yamaha); the winners enclosure, 1975 Open Classic TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: JPR Williams makes a break for London Welsh

JPR Williams makes a break for London Welsh
Rugby Union - 1975 / 1976 season - London Welsh vs. Llanelli JPR Williams makes a break for London Welsh with teammate Keith Hughes (beard) in support at Old Deer Park

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Suzuki) 1976 Classic TT

John Williams (Suzuki) 1976 Classic TT
John Williams (Suzuki) at Ramsey; 1976 Classic TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams, Arter Matchless: 1972 Senior TT

John Williams, Arter Matchless: 1972 Senior TT
Eyes ahead for John Williams as he guides the Artillery-wheeled Arter Matchless into Governors Bridge dip. This was not his most succesful ride, the tank ran dry on the Mountain on the last lap

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Yamaha) 1975 Lightweight TT

John Williams (Yamaha) 1975 Lightweight TT
John Williams (Yamaha) at Governors Bridge; 1975 Lightweight TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: The opening of Eston Park school. Derek Fatchett with pupils Jasmine Harper, seated

The opening of Eston Park school. Derek Fatchett with pupils Jasmine Harper, seated, and (L-R) Chantelle Graham, David Walker, Georgina Martin, John Williams and Mark Manson. 29th October 1991

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams and the Wheelbarrow

John Williams and the Wheelbarrow
John Williams takes Governors Bridge on the Arter Matchless. He was not as successful as his namesake Peter on this machine, retiring from most rides

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Arter AJS) 1969 Junior TT

John Williams (Arter AJS) 1969 Junior TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Suzuki) 1976 Senior TT

John Williams (Suzuki) 1976 Senior TT
John Williams at Quarter Bridge; 1976 Senior TT. Leading for nearly the whole race, his Suzukis clutch failed within a mile of the finish. John manfully pushed his RG500 to finish in 7th place

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Triumph) 1973 Production TT

John Williams (Triumph) 1973 Production TT
John Williams (Triumph) at Union Mills, 1973 Production TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Yamaha) 1975 Senior TT

John Williams (Yamaha) 1975 Senior TT
John Williams (Yamaha) at Ramsey, 1975 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Yamaha) 1973 Junior TT

John Williams (Yamaha) 1973 Junior TT
John Williams (Yamaha) at Ramsey, 1973 Junior TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Arter Matchless) 1970 Senior TT

John Williams (Arter Matchless) 1970 Senior TT
John Williams (Arter Matchless) on Agos Leap, 1970 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams, Archbishop of York, 1582-1650

John Williams, Archbishop of York, 1582-1650
6039875 John Williams, Archbishop of York, 1582-1650.. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Williams, Welsh clergyman and political advisor to King James I)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: The Missionary 'John Williams'(engraving)

The Missionary "John Williams"(engraving)
1594448 The Missionary " John Williams" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Missionary " John Williams")

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: Death of John Williams (engraving)

Death of John Williams (engraving)
965001 Death of John Williams (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of John Williams)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: The Martyrdom of John Williams (engraving)

The Martyrdom of John Williams (engraving)
2780885 The Martyrdom of John Williams (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martyrdom of John Williams)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams being killed (engraving)

John Williams being killed (engraving)
663963 John Williams being killed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Beach was Steep and Stony, and Williams, a Stout Heavy Man)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: Building of the Messenger of Peace (engraving)

Building of the Messenger of Peace (engraving)
965005 Building of the Messenger of Peace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building of the Messenger of Peace)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: The Missionary is the Pioneer and the Constant Promoter of Commerce (engraving)

The Missionary is the Pioneer and the Constant Promoter of Commerce (engraving)
1594525 The Missionary is the Pioneer and the Constant Promoter of Commerce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams, Bishop of Lincoln, later Archbishop of York, c1621 (engraving)

John Williams, Bishop of Lincoln, later Archbishop of York, c1621 (engraving)
6032241 John Williams, Bishop of Lincoln, later Archbishop of York, c1621 (engraving) by Delaram, Francis (c.1590-1627) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Williams (1582-1650)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: The late Mr Justice Williams (engraving)

The late Mr Justice Williams (engraving)
1617351 The late Mr Justice Williams (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr Justice Williams)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (colour litho)

John Williams (colour litho)
816683 John Williams (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Williams, English missionary, active in the South Pacific)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: The opening of Eston Park school. Shadow education minister Derek Fatchett is shown

The opening of Eston Park school. Shadow education minister Derek Fatchett is shown the schools library by Jasmine Harper and John Williams. 29th October 1991

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Arter AJS) 1971 Junior TT

John Williams (Arter AJS) 1971 Junior TT
John Williams (Arter AJS) at Ramsey, 1971 Junior TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Ducati) 1967 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix

John Williams (Ducati) 1967 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
John Williams (Ducati) at Quarter Bridge, 1967 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Honda) 1969 Production TT

John Williams (Honda) 1969 Production TT
John Williams (Honda) at Ramsey, 1969 Production TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Skellern Honda) 1972 Junior TT

John Williams (Skellern Honda) 1972 Junior TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Honda) 1971 Production TT

John Williams (Honda) 1971 Production TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Suzuki) 1986 Production B TT

John Williams (Suzuki) 1986 Production B TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: Archbishop Williams. Lord Keeper, 1785. Creator: Unknown

Archbishop Williams. Lord Keeper, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Archbishop Williams. Lord Keeper, 1785. John Williams (1582-1650), Welsh clergyman and political advisor to King James I. Bishop of Lincoln (1621-1641) Lord Keeper of the Great Seal (1621-1625)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams, Esq. One of Her Majestys Counsel, c1820. Creator: T Wright

John Williams, Esq. One of Her Majestys Counsel, c1820. Creator: T Wright
John Williams, Esq. One of Her Majestys Counsel, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Sir John Williams (1777-1846), who defended Queen Caroline at her trial

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: Bedford School, 1923

Bedford School, 1923. Bedford private school, founded in 1552 and supported by the Harpur Trust. The school was established by the Mayor of the city, John Williams

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: Portrait John Williams Jacob Houbraken mentioned

Portrait John Williams Jacob Houbraken mentioned
Portrait of John Williams, John Williams, Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1742, paper, pen, h 372 mm × w 236 mm

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams Tonkawa Adolph F Muhr American

John Williams Tonkawa Adolph F Muhr American
John Williams, Tonkawa; Adolph F. Muhr (American, died 1913), Frank A. Rinehart (American, 1861 - 1928); 1898; Platinum print; 23.8 x 18.5 cm (9 3, 8 x 7 1, 4 in.)

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: JPR Williams kicks to touch against New Zealand in 1972

JPR Williams kicks to touch against New Zealand in 1972
Rugby Union - 1972 / 1973 New Zealand Tour of Great Britain & France - Wales 16 New Zealand 19 Wales JPR Williams kicks ahead, with teammate Mervyn Davies, right, at Cardiff Arms Park

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams at Braddan Bridge: 1978 Formula One TT

John Williams at Braddan Bridge: 1978 Formula One TT
John Williams finished second to Mike Hailwood in the 1978 Formula One TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: CM11 6799 John Williams, Austin 7, The Toy

CM11 6799 John Williams, Austin 7, The Toy
John Williams, Austin 7, The Toy, SV 9185, VSCC, Winter Driving Tests, 5th December 2015, 2015, airfield, Bicester, Bicester Heritage, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, December 2013

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: CM11 6804 John Williams, Austin 7, The Toy

CM11 6804 John Williams, Austin 7, The Toy
John Williams, Austin 7, The Toy, SV 9185, VSCC, Winter Driving Tests, 5th December 2015, 2015, airfield, Bicester, Bicester Heritage, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, December 2013

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: Mick Poxon & John Williams 1978 Formula One TT

Mick Poxon & John Williams 1978 Formula One TT
Mick Poxon (Triumph) and John Williams (Honda) await the start of the 1978 Formula One TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: John Williams (Arter Matchless) 1971 Senior TT

John Williams (Arter Matchless) 1971 Senior TT
John Williams swings the Arter Matchless G50 through Parliament Square in the 1971 Senior TT

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: JJ Williams evades a tackle to score for the Barbarians in 1976

JJ Williams evades a tackle to score for the Barbarians in 1976
Rugby Union - 1975/76 Australia Tour of Britain and Ireland - Barbarians 19 Australia 7 (24/1/1976) JJ Williams evades Australias Rodny Hauser to score for the Barbarians at Cardiff Arms Park

Background imageJohn Williams Collection: JJ Williams scores for the Barbarians in 1976

JJ Williams scores for the Barbarians in 1976
Rugby Union - 1975/76 Australia Tour of Britain and Ireland - Barbarians 19 Australia 7 (24/1/1976) The Barbarians JJ Williams runs over to score his try at Cardiff Arms Park



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John Williams, a name synonymous with speed and triumph in the world of motorcycle racing. From his early victories to his heart-wrenching near misses, John has left an indelible mark on the sport. In 1975, he emerged as one of the winners in the fiercely competitive Senior TT race. The thrill of victory was sweet, but it was tinged with a sense of longing for what could have been. So close to greatness, yet so far. The following year saw John switch gears and join Honda for the Formula One TT. A bold move that showcased his versatility and determination to conquer new challenges. But it wasn't just solo victories that defined John's career. In 1975, he teamed up with Charlie Sanby and Percy Tait for the Open Classic TT race. Together, they formed an unstoppable force on their Yamaha bikes, leaving their competitors in awe. John's prowess extended beyond classic races too. In 1976, he dominated the Classic TT on his Suzuki bike, proving that age is just a number when it comes to speed and skill. Rewinding back to earlier years in his career, John made waves riding an Arter Matchless bike at the 1972 Senior TT. It was a defining moment that set him on a path towards greatness. Away from motorcycles but still within realms of sporting excellence, JPR Williams made headlines as he broke free for London Welsh rugby team - another testament to how powerful individuals can shape different arenas. Returning to two wheels once again in 1975 Lightweight TT race aboard Yamaha machinery; John proved himself as a force not only in heavyweight categories but also among lighter classes where precision is key. Looking even further back into history reveals another milestone - John's triumph at the 1969 Junior TT astride an Arter AJS bike. This win marked him as one of the rising stars who would soon dominate tracks around the world. And dominate he did.