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Michael Parkinson in his own words: The late TV legend reveals how the death of his father drove him... Michael Parkinson took O-levels without doing any work and without caring. He passed in Art and English and departed grammar school shortly afterwards. He bought himself a bike, a drop- handled Raleigh with a Sturmey-Archer three-speed.
Nottingham: Artist turns canal rubbish into heron sculpture Sculpture was created by Nottinghamshire artist Michelle Reader. Bike parts came from skips at the Raleigh factory in Eastwood. Other rubbish included a shopping trolley, beer barrel hoops and an old lawnmower.
Nottingham: Artist turns canal rubbish into heron sculpture Sculpture was created by Nottinghamshire artist Michelle Reader. Bike parts came from skips at the Raleigh factory in Eastwood. Other rubbish included a shopping trolley, beer barrel hoops and an old lawnmower.
Raleigh hits go-ahead homer, Hancock shines in MLB debut as Mariners beat Padres 6-1 Raleigh’s 450-foot homer came against Padres reliever Steven Wilson. The homer looked nearly identical to the walk-off blast Raleigh hit last Sept. 30. Hancock allowed just one run in five innings, combining with five relievers on a four-hitter.
Green Flag joy for Walsall park just months after bike thieves struck Reedswood Park, in Birchills, has secured Green Flag status for the very first time. It is one of 10 parks and green spaces in Walsall to secure the honour - run by Keep Britain Tidy. The community rallied round to donate 20 second hand bikes while West Midlands Mayor Andy Street provided 14 brand new Raleigh bikes.
Royal Navy recruitment fall could hamper ability to crew nuclear deterrent unless fixed - defence sources Recruitment woes thought to have been triggered by a "perfect storm" of negative factors. Unofficial figures paint a grimmer picture for both enlisted sailors and trainee officers. In May, Raleigh saw a mere 109 recruits out of a capacity of 375.
Sunday's Major League Linescores Seattle, Raleigh (11) and Baltimore, Santander (14) Stroman, Fulmer (4), Leiter Jr. (6), Wesneski (7), Alzolay (8) and Barnhart, Gomes; Liberatore, Woodford (3), G.Cabrera (5), Gallegos (7) and W.Contreras (9) L_Stroman 9-5.
Retro bike addict named Harry Potter, hoards £50k Raleigh Chopper collection Harry Potter, 27, from Wales, owns a secret stash of Raleigh Choppers. He has up to 70 cult bikes which he stores in a private man cave. The shop manager's obsession was first sparked when he saw a picture of his father riding a Raleigh back in 1971.
Raleigh Choppers: Harry Potter has collection of 70 of cult bikes Harry Potter, of Barmouth, Gwynedd, has owned hundreds of Choppers. His obsession was sparked by his father, who had one of the first orange ones. Raleigh have said they will go back on sale this year, priced at £950.
Raleigh Choppers: Harry Potter has collection of 70 of cult bikes Harry Potter, of Barmouth, Gwynedd, has owned hundreds of Choppers. His obsession was sparked by his father, who had one of the first orange ones. Raleigh have said they will go back on sale this year, priced at £950.
Six & Main + RALtoday Brand Spotlight: Gold Leaf Apparel Gold Leaf Apparel started with a simple idea to create classic, Raleigh-inspired apparel. Vintage signs, soda bottles, even the Raleigh flag, are all featured on the products.
OnWARD to the Outdoors: Hurricane-great Cam Ward talks Stadium Series, Hall of Fame career Cam Ward is a 13-year veteran Hall of Famer for the Carolina Hurricanes. Ward will be in attendance for Raleigh’s first Stadium Series.
iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive pays tribute to Tom Karen Sir Jony Ive has spoken of his admiration for fellow Apple designer Tom Karen. Mr Karen was behind such iconic designs as the Raleigh Chopper bike and the marble run toy. Sir Jony described Mr Karen's work as "optimistic and conspicuously responsible"
How the Raleigh Chopper went from a '70s icon to a cult classic loved by David Beckham and Lady Gaga Raleigh Choppers were first launched in 1969 and quickly became a must-have present for children across Britain. By the end of the decade, Raleigh had sold more than 1.5 million models - reportedly saving the company from bankruptcy. But by the mid-1980s, the bike fell out of fashion and ceased production, overtaken by more modern models. It wasn't until tricked-out versions of the bike were ridden by members of the Oxford-based Britpop band Supergrass for their breakthrough 90s hit 'Alright' did the bike cement its cult status. The bikes were at the peak of the fame during the mid-1970s, when they were the envy of most schoolchildren. Among those seeking to relive their youth was comedian Paddy McGuinness, who returned to the saddle of his beloved Chopper in June.
Tom Karen dead at 96: Designer behind the Raleigh Chopper bicycle passes away on New Year's Eve Tom Karen was managing director of Letchworth's OGLE Design from 1962 to '99. He was born in Vienna in 1926, but settled in England during the war. He designed several famous British products including the Raleigh Chopper bike and the three-wheeled Bond Bug vehicle.
Tom Karen: Designer behind 1970s' cult classics dies Tom Karen died aged 96 on New Year's Eve surrounded by his family. Industrial designer was born in Vienna, Austria, and arrived in England in 1942. He was managing director of Letchworth's Ogle Design from 1962 until 1999. Mr Karen's role in designing the Raleigh Chopper bike sparked controversy.
Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead... Mr Karen died peacefully on New Year's Eve surrounded by his family. He was managing director of Letchworth’s OGLE Design from 1962 until 1999. He designed the Raleigh Chopper bicycle, the three-wheeled Bond Bug vehicle, and the children's game Marble Run.
Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead at 96 Mr Karen died peacefully on New Year's Eve surrounded by his family. He was managing director of Letchworth's OGLE Design from 1962 until 1999. During his tenure, he designed several famous British products. These included the Raleigh Chopper bicycle and the three-wheeled Bond Bug vehicle.
The man who designed the Raleigh Chopper and Bond Bug has died aged 96 Tom Karen died peacefully on New Year's Eve surrounded by his family. He was managing director of Letchworth’s OGLE Design from 1962 until 1999. During his tenure, he designed several famous British products. These included the Raleigh Chopper bicycle and the three-wheeled Bond Bug.