Dicing With Death
In my day there was a triangular grass island where Old Redding met the Oxhey Lane; that possibly saved my life. What is not apparent from the photo is that Old Redding is a 1 in 9 incline. One day, whilst seeking more exciting places to use my go-kart (that is an unpowered vehicle comprising four pram wheels on a wooden plank with rudimentary steering and no brakes) my chums and I decided to try our luck at Old Redding.
On the first run, gaining on the Morris going down ahead of me should have been a clue; an impact was avoided by running onto a convenient piece of verge to slow down.
On the second run, my brake linings (i.e. my shoes running on the road surface) gave out; there was no more verge; only the grass island; that was just enough.
There was no third run.
Memories Links
Other memories of Old Redding c1960
See more memories of Hatch End
Add a Memory for another place
Tips & Ideas
How has this scene changed?
Do you know who lived or worked here?
Why is this photo significant to you?
Particular points of interest - transport, architecture, fashions etc.
Comments
0 comments have been shared so far in response to the memory "Dicing With Death".
Why not get involved and post your comments using the comment form below.
