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2000 Motorcycle Action Group members ride down Union Street
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2000 Motorcycle Action Group members ride down Union Street
2000 Motorcycle Action Group members ride down Union Street, Torquay on their way from Newton Abbot to Plymouth to protest against the helmet laws
April 1973
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Torquay Herald Express
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Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
Media ID 21764859
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Bygones Crash Helmets Demonstrations Devon Motorbikes Motorcycle Nostalgia Not Personality Protests Seventies South West 1973
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In this photograph, taken in April 1973, we witness a powerful display of unity and rebellion as 2000 Motorcycle Action Group members ride down Union Street in Torquay. This historic moment captures the essence of the 1970s counterculture movement, with its distinctive fashion and anti-establishment sentiment. The bikers are on their way from Newton Abbot to Plymouth, protesting against the helmet laws that they believed infringed upon their personal freedom. As they thunder through the streets of Devon, their roaring engines create an exhilarating symphony that resonates with both nostalgia and defiance. This image transports us back to a time when demonstrations were commonplace and individuals fought passionately for causes they believed in. The sight of these motorcyclists clad in leather jackets adorned with patches evokes a sense of camaraderie among like-minded rebels who refused to conform. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come since then. It prompts us to reflect on our own values regarding personal liberties and challenges us to question whether we have become complacent or if there is still room for protest today. This remarkable print by Memory Lane Prints encapsulates not only an era but also the spirit of those who dared to challenge authority while riding on two wheels through the bustling streets of England's South West region.
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