Cycle Speedway Teams Down the Ages
London East: Stepney Pirates
About the team
1st track was Arbour Square, Stepney
2nd track built in 1953 was at the corner of Turners Road & Burdett Road, Stepney E1.
Raced in the East London League Div 2 1952.
Club President: His Worship The Mayor of Stepney, Councillor A. Bermel JP.
Club Patron: P. Kay Esq.
Club Hon Manager: W "Bill" Catchpole Esq.
Club Hon Secretary: Miss J. Catchpole, 80 Stepney Green E1.
Individual Honours/
Stan Allison won the 2nd Division Individual Championship in 1952 at Janson Road.
Riders
- Stan Allison(capt)
- Jimmy Brown
- Ronnie Catchpole
- Ken Crickmar
- Reg Dance
- Johnny English
- Ronnie Patto
- Ronnie Silk
- .... White
- Brian Wright
- Reggie Wright
Stepney Pirates L to R Johnny English; R...
Stepney Pirates at Hollington, Hastings.
Stan Allison letting his partner Ronnie ...
Stan Allison Receiving Match Race Trophy
Stan Allison on the grid
Stan Allison practising at Black Lion Mo...
1952. Stan Allison and Crickmer leading ...
1952. Bill Nutting leading grom Vic Cowe...
Stan Allison astride bike with team mate...
1953 Stepney Track.