Penny Farthings against Cancer
From the collection of
Disability Breakthrough
- Callington
- 1986-06-24
Penny Farthings against Cancer
Charity ride wheelie takes off
1986 sees the St Ives cycling club riding penny-farthings in a sponsored cycle ride to campair in Brittany, France to raise money for charity and cancer research. A couple of members of the cycling club are interviewed about the activity. Bystanders watch the cycling club ride off on their penny-farthings cheering them on as they start their long journey to France.
St Ives cycling club started in 1983, however it was actually found there was a much earlier cycling club in St Ives which ran from 1877 to 1884. The St Ives cycling club is still going today and caters for all ability levels, age ranges and encompasses a wide range of different types of cycling. The penny-farthing also known as the high wheel due to it having a large front wheel and a smaller rear wheel was the first to be called a bicycle. There is some controversy around the invention of the penny-farthing, first thought to have been invented and built be British engineer James Starley, it is now thought by the International Cycling History Conference that Frenchman Eugène Meyer is the father of the high bicycle. The vehicles were popular in the 1870s and 80s but considered dangerous.
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Reframing Perspectives on Disability
Victories and setbacks on the road to a more accessible and inclusive society.
As we explore the region's archival footage on disability, it's important to acknowledge that disabled people still face challenges today. By examining how the South West has adapted over time, we can reframe our perspectives and work towards a more inclusive future. From the establishment of disabled sport teams to discussing hidden and visible disabilities on regional TV, the region has made strides towards creating a more accessible and inclusive society. These archival videos can open our eyes to the experiences and perspectives of disabled people in the 1980s and 90s. There's still much work to be done, but by looking back at our history, we can learn from our successes and failures and strive towards a more equitable future.
33 videos in this collection
1
Disability Breakthrough
2
Manadon Karate Club raise money
3
Signed News for the Deaf
4
Disabled Farmers
5
Blind Guitarist
6
Santa's Wish
7
Handicapped Telephonist
8
Lip Reading
9
Lip Reading Classes
10
Packaging, Dyslexia, Stress and Double Glazing
11
Dietary Requirements
12
Lord Nelson
13
Playgroup
14
Cystic Fibrosis
15
Fit for Work Award
16
Youth Group
17
Art Studio for the disabled
18
Farm Helpline
19
Penny Farthings against Cancer
20
Gardening For The Handicapped
21
Simon Weston
22
Sleeping Pill Addiction
23
Meningitis
24
Handicapped Farm
25
Dyslexia
26
Uniquely Abled
27
Blind Golfer
28
Sign Language
29
Multiple Sclerosis Referee
30
Transplant Games
31
RNID Bus
32
Leukaemia
33