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Title: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 01 September, 2009, 11:15:28 pm
I thought we had a thread about this already, but my Search Fu is not strong enough, so here goes:

At Mount Pleasant Farm campsite, Stewkeley, we saw this.  I'm guessing bought in rather than 'awarded', but it's a winged wheel, nonetheless.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/DSCF0587.jpg)

There was a cool sign for Butterfly, too:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/DSCF0589.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Moloko on 02 September, 2009, 10:55:15 am

That fungus looks nice 'n' cosy.



There was a derelict petrol garage not far from my home a few years back where I liberated a nice enamel sign of Bibendum.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 02 September, 2009, 11:47:44 am
They had loads of signs on that barn.  I've got a photo I could post later.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cunobelin on 08 September, 2009, 09:56:24 pm
Not my photo, but

Smuggler's Inne at Alfriston from my days on the South Downs:

(http://www.sussexgoodpubguide.co.uk/images/Large%20Images%20640x480/Smugglers%20Alfriston.JPG)

There is also one on the "Angel Hotel" in Helston
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: rdaviesb on 09 September, 2009, 06:35:01 pm
Seen in Beverely.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3903738985_6b75c2c43a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: toekneep on 09 September, 2009, 07:22:15 pm
Pontrhydfendigaid south of Aberystwyth, Mid Wales. Cracking pub as well.


(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_aF252wVgwes/SqfxmyXvbWI/AAAAAAAAD-M/L1lQtyQz9Z0/s800/The%20Black%20Lion%20CTC%20friendly.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: alan on 09 September, 2009, 07:31:28 pm
Quote from: Cunobelin on 08 September, 2009, 09:56:24 pm
There is also one on the "Angel Hotel" in Helston

Really :o
I've never noticed that in nearly 40 years of being in town for at least two weeks every year :-[

Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: alan on 09 September, 2009, 07:36:50 pm
There is one on the wall of a pub at Lawton cross roads near to Alsager,Stoke-on-Trent.

There is a specific thread somwhere on the CTC website regarding winged wheel locations.

Winged Wheels Listings (http://www.wingedwheels.info/listings.htm)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: rogerzilla on 09 September, 2009, 08:50:38 pm
There's a big one at the junction of the A361 and A417 in Lechlade.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: plug on 09 September, 2009, 09:07:50 pm
There's a hatful of them here (http://www.wingedwheels.info/).
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: rogerzilla on 09 September, 2009, 09:24:20 pm
Quote from: plug on 09 September, 2009, 09:07:50 pm
There's a hatful of them here (http://www.wingedwheels.info/).


Aagh...some numpty JPEG'd text, just to turn it into an image map.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: hulver on 09 September, 2009, 10:09:30 pm
Quote from: rogerzilla on 09 September, 2009, 09:24:20 pm
Quote from: plug on 09 September, 2009, 09:07:50 pm
There's a hatful of them here (http://www.wingedwheels.info/).


Aagh...some numpty JPEG'd text, just to turn it into an image map.

Erm. Eh? Why would anybody do that. WHY? Why take a list of text links, turn it into an image, then put an image map against it. What the hell were they thinking?  :o
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Moose57 on 15 September, 2009, 08:26:58 pm
Some winged wheels in Kent taken on a very very wet day last November.
The Dog and Bear, Lenham
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/373_34907448398_770548398_961795_1620_n.jpg)


The Bull, Bethersden
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/373_34907433398_770548398_961793_9615_n.jpg)


In Charing High St.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/373_34907438398_770548398_961794_607_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: loafer on 05 October, 2009, 04:55:31 pm
there is 2 here also

(http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u333/lonecyclist/beamish068.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 05 October, 2009, 05:07:45 pm
Would that be at Beamish, then? ;D
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: toekneep on 05 October, 2009, 05:34:42 pm
In Wantage Oxfordshire. (Sorry about the crap picture)

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_aF252wVgwes/Sr9dA0__D0I/AAAAAAAAEKQ/cYZ8QSszoDc/s400/IMG_0061.JPG)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: MSeries on 15 October, 2009, 07:58:36 pm
(http://www.mseries.plus.com/IMAG0026.JPG)

Not in it's original location, this one was spotted on the fence at someone house in Scotland. The house was used for a control on Ower The Edge and Oot Ta Carrick. The owners put on a splendid spread and were very very good hosts and controllers, obviously keen cyclists.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Luke on 26 October, 2009, 10:09:34 am
In Berwick-upon-Tweed.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4045557161_5d2ed36cb5.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Blodwyn Pig on 26 October, 2009, 05:35:34 pm
there used to be one on Cookes General stores, at the side, on Tankerton slopes, nr.Whitstable, but dont live there now so dont know (10 years), worth lookin for on the FNRTTC on 30th. oct. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Keith on 14 November, 2009, 03:25:08 pm
Quote from: hulver on 09 September, 2009, 10:09:30 pm
Quote from: rogerzilla on 09 September, 2009, 09:24:20 pm
Quote from: plug on 09 September, 2009, 09:07:50 pm
There's a hatful of them here (http://www.wingedwheels.info/).


Aagh...some numpty JPEG'd text, just to turn it into an image map.

Erm. Eh? Why would anybody do that. WHY? Why take a list of text links, turn it into an image, then put an image map against it. What the hell were they thinking?  :o


Its a fairly successful and well-received site that works well enough. Looks like there's a "Wheel" on this thread that I've not had reported before though.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Bledlow on 15 November, 2009, 10:00:00 pm
Someone tell Clarion - there's a Clarion sign on the same building as a winged wheel -

Hereford Worcester 1 (http://www.wingedwheels.info/wwhereworc.htm)

(http://www.wingedwheels.info/Walton%20Poole.jpg)

Also an NCU sign.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: onb on 15 November, 2009, 10:08:01 pm
On a house in Ingleton.


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/onb/Ribble001.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 15 November, 2009, 10:11:41 pm
Quote from: Bledlow on 15 November, 2009, 10:00:00 pm
Someone tell Clarion - there's a Clarion sign on the same building as a winged wheel -

Hereford Worcester 1 (http://www.wingedwheels.info/wwhereworc.htm)

(http://www.wingedwheels.info/Walton%20Poole.jpg)

Also an NCU sign.

That's well worth a visit, though the photo doesn't look awfully recent.  Hope they're still there.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: onb on 16 November, 2009, 02:11:00 pm
Can one purchase these things from the ctc?Actually I realise you cant cos the b&b 3 doors down from where this sign is has one of those vynil peel on stickers in its window. ???This being the one 2 boxs up from here .
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Regulator on 16 November, 2009, 05:44:32 pm
Quote from: onb on 16 November, 2009, 02:11:00 pm
Can one purchase these things from the ctc?Actually I realise you cant cos the b&b 3 doors down from where this sign is has one of those vynil peel on stickers in its window. ???This being the one 2 boxs up from here .

CTC is trying to quietly forget the winged wheel in favour of the newer logo.  However, it is being kept alive by a few stalwarts - plus if CTC wants to use its powers to erect road signs, they have to bear the winged wheel symbol.

You can get cloth badges with tee winged wheel on them - but not from CTC directly.  I don't think they produce the winged wheel version of the 'Cyclists Welcome' signs/stickers any more.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Salvatore on 17 November, 2009, 08:12:23 pm
Alfriston, Sussex, c. 1990 from Sludgegulper (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sludgeulper/)'s flickr photostream.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4112983218_5654ba3e93.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sludgeulper/4112983218/)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 16 November, 2011, 09:37:48 pm
Quick bump
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 16 November, 2011, 09:59:16 pm
I wish I had something spotted to post in this thread, I much prefer the Winged Wheel to the squidgy bike symbol they have now.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Martin on 16 November, 2011, 10:05:37 pm
I've used the pub in Horsted Keynes as a start / finish for a relaibility trial on the basis that they had the plaque so...

actually they were fine (Greene King pub in Land of Harveys; they need the business  ;))
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: RW on 16 November, 2011, 10:17:47 pm
Dolphin Hotel, Fore Street, Beer (http://g.co/maps/3h5b2)
Sorry about the street view link.  I was there last week for the bun fight after a funeral & didn't have a camera.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: deliquium on 17 November, 2011, 02:12:07 pm
The delightful Royal Oak in Penrhyndeudraeth - very doubtful it welcomes cyclists anymore. And you wouldn't want to try and enter wearing SPD sandals as the pavement is usually ankle deep in fag ends and sputum - allegedly?

(http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/35765589.jpg)

MAN ARRESTED AFTER PULLING GUN (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8585746/Man-arrested-after-pulling-gun-during-pub-language-row.html)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Salvatore on 17 November, 2011, 05:06:39 pm
Quote from: deliquium on 17 November, 2011, 02:12:07 pm
The delightful Royal Oak in Penrhyndeudraeth - very doubtful it welcomes cyclists anymore. And you wouldn't want to try and enter wearing SPD sandals as the pavement is usually ankle deep in fag ends and sputum - allegedly?

It was on that street that John Harwood was assaulted on the Bryan Chapman a few years ago.

And here it is circa 1875, before it got its CTC sign. I wouldn't fancy running the gauntlet of this ugly bunch.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6191903354_fa1ae18762_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/llgc/6191903354/)
[The High Street, Penrhyndeudraeth] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/llgc/6191903354/) by LlGC ~ NLW (http://www.flickr.com/people/llgc/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Salvatore on 17 November, 2011, 08:35:42 pm
The Red Lion at Llanfihangel-Nant-Melan used to have one (at least it looks like one between the two upstairs windows)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/4992774155_630cd151a0_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/llgc/4992774155/)
Red Lion Inn, Llanfihangel-Nant-Melan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/llgc/4992774155/) by LlGC ~ NLW (http://www.flickr.com/people/llgc/), on Flickr

but doesn't any more (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Llanfihangel,+United+Kingdom&hl=en&ll=52.21539,-3.200455&spn=0.108752,0.308647&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.684144,79.013672&vpsrc=6&hnear=Llanfihangel,+Powys,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=12&layer=c&cbll=52.215462,-3.200677&panoid=rxmZhpS1xU-3zsyzj52Ajw&cbp=12,42.65,,0,3.8)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Peter on 17 November, 2011, 08:47:03 pm
Quote from: onb on 15 November, 2009, 10:08:01 pm
On a house in Ingleton.


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/onb/Ribble001.jpg)

That's the Dales one I was thinking of on the other thread - Thanks!
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 20 November, 2011, 07:48:30 pm
Quote from: Salvatore on 17 November, 2009, 08:12:23 pm
Alfriston, Sussex, c. 1990 from Sludgegulper (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sludgeulper/)'s flickr photostream.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4112983218_5654ba3e93.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sludgeulper/4112983218/)

And today:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/IMAG0120.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Peter on 22 November, 2011, 09:47:21 am
This one is in Haworth, on the Black Bull inn, associated with Branwell Bronte (not a member of CTC, as far as I know).

(http://www.zen177395.zen.co.uk/CTC Haworth.JPG)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Oscar's dad on 23 November, 2011, 08:55:18 am
Returning from our trip along the Peddars Way last October I spotted this ...

(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l160/stevenr_01/PeddarsWayOct1020.jpg)

... on The George Hotel in Cley, north Norfolk.

I made a point of explaining to the landlord what he had on his wall and how it might be nice if he looked after it.  He was quite busy so it was difficult to gauge his response.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Canardly on 28 November, 2011, 08:54:02 pm
Should not YACF be planting its own signage in yonder spots?
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Oscar's dad on 28 November, 2011, 08:58:25 pm
Quote from: Canardly on 28 November, 2011, 08:54:02 pm
Should not YACF be planting its own signage in yonder spots?

Not a bad idea although I dread to think what would be on the signs. Currently the only way we leave our mark is having a nocturnal wee in the ford at Terling.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 28 November, 2011, 09:15:36 pm
I think that's an idea with a certain panache and utility together. For instance, some metal plaques to the same design as our badges. But I expect that would cost a lot more than badges! And persuading cafes, hostelries, even bike shops to display them might not be as easy as in days of yore. Finally, would they require planning permission? Much easier and cheaper, even though not so classy or long-lived, to produce stickers.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Canardly on 28 November, 2011, 09:23:15 pm
Isnt it hugely sad that the CTC does not place any value on these things any more?
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 28 November, 2011, 09:35:26 pm
Indeed it is. It's also sad that we all, generally, don't value old signs much. I'm thinking of, for instance, old painted advertisements you see on shop walls. Those are difficult to preserve but Winged Wheels are a part of social history.

I wonder what the AA's attitude is to the old black and yellow "Safety first, 102 3/4 miles to London" signs you still see on old garages and hotels?
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 05 December, 2011, 08:04:15 pm
There were posts upthread about the CTC trying to quietly forget about the Winged Wheel.

So how come it's on the cover of Cycle magazine? Looks like the original one, too, rather than the redesign of 1990-odd.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Oscar's dad on 05 December, 2011, 08:11:58 pm
Quote from: Regulator on 16 November, 2009, 05:44:32 pm
Quote from: onb on 16 November, 2009, 02:11:00 pm
Can one purchase these things from the ctc?Actually I realise you cant cos the b&b 3 doors down from where this sign is has one of those vynil peel on stickers in its window. ???This being the one 2 boxs up from here .

CTC is trying to quietly forget the winged wheel in favour of the newer logo.  However, it is being kept alive by a few stalwarts - plus if CTC wants to use its powers to erect road signs, they have to bear the winged wheel symbol.

You can get cloth badges with tee winged wheel on them - but not from CTC directly.  I don't think they produce the winged wheel version of the 'Cyclists Welcome' signs/stickers any more.

I am proud to say I have a winged wheel cloth badge stitched to my Carradice Barley.  I bought the badge from the CTC during my first cycling career which was at it's height during the mid to late 1980s.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Frere on 05 December, 2011, 08:14:26 pm
What was wrong with the Winged Wheel anyways? Lovely symbol and piece of cycling history instead of the current inchoate mess?

Frere
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Oscar's dad on 05 December, 2011, 08:15:47 pm
Quote from: Frere on 05 December, 2011, 08:14:26 pm
What was wrong with the Winged Wheel anyways? Lovely symbol and piece of cycling history instead of the current inchoate mess?

Frere

Couldn't agree more.  It's a design classic with a real heritage .
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 16 April, 2012, 12:34:22 pm
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7077/7083564277_844d95f230.jpg)

This was in a canalside pub in Bradford-on-Avon. It had obviously ended up there as part of a joblot of "historical" signs to add "atmosphere".
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Peter on 17 April, 2012, 12:31:09 am
Certainly atmospheric to me!
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 20 May, 2012, 10:33:10 pm
Ripe:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/IMAG0440.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Ian H on 20 May, 2012, 10:47:02 pm
Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 December, 2011, 08:15:47 pm
Quote from: Frere on 05 December, 2011, 08:14:26 pm
What was wrong with the Winged Wheel anyways? Lovely symbol and piece of cycling history instead of the current inchoate mess?

Frere

Couldn't agree more.  It's a design classic with a real heritage .

Apart from the Old English initials.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Regulator on 23 May, 2012, 07:33:29 am
Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 December, 2011, 08:15:47 pm
Quote from: Frere on 05 December, 2011, 08:14:26 pm
What was wrong with the Winged Wheel anyways? Lovely symbol and piece of cycling history instead of the current inchoate mess?

Frere

Couldn't agree more.  It's a design classic with a real heritage .

Kevin Mayne was pushing to get rid of it - but he was stymied by the fact that the CTC Winged Wheel is enshrined in statute.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 23 May, 2012, 09:17:25 am
I'm sure we could change that.  Arrange another prize draw! :demon:
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: jogler on 23 May, 2012, 09:40:57 am
Quote from: Regulator on 23 May, 2012, 07:33:29 am
Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 December, 2011, 08:15:47 pm
Quote from: Frere on 05 December, 2011, 08:14:26 pm
What was wrong with the Winged Wheel anyways? Lovely symbol and piece of cycling history instead of the current inchoate mess?

Frere

Couldn't agree more.  It's a design classic with a real heritage .

Kevin Mayne was pushing to get rid of it - but he was stymied by the fact that the CTC Winged Wheel is enshrined in statute.

I didn't know that
My regard for him is even less than it was previously.My relief that he has departed is even greater than it was previously.
Slightly off topic,I've just cancelled my SO relating to membership renewal.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: SpaceBadger on 02 June, 2012, 08:19:27 am
Quote from: Regulator on 23 May, 2012, 07:33:29 am
Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 December, 2011, 08:15:47 pm
Quote from: Frere on 05 December, 2011, 08:14:26 pm
What was wrong with the Winged Wheel anyways? Lovely symbol and piece of cycling history instead of the current inchoate mess?

Frere

Couldn't agree more.  It's a design classic with a real heritage .

Kevin Mayne was pushing to get rid of it - but he was stymied by the fact that the CTC Winged Wheel is enshrined in statute.

Isn't it about time to move on from the logo debate? I enjoy seeing everyone's posts of the historical plaques, but I don't hanker for a bygone era's logo.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Peter on 03 June, 2012, 05:15:57 pm
SpaceBadger, I think most of the posters on this thread would argue that it isn't a bygone era.  It wasn't broken, so didn't need fixing.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: mcshroom on 03 June, 2012, 05:56:23 pm
SpaceBadger, IMHO the more dated of the two logos is the lower case blue and yellow one that was brought in to replace the flying wings. It looks like a logo designed in the early 90s with it's curved rectangle shape and Gill Sans typeface, and really needs refreshing if that's what the CTC are going to use. It is starting to look amateurish.

(http://www.ctc.org.uk/_CTC/images/Mark%20-%20Reading/CTC%20logo%20jpeg.jpg)

OTOH, the winged wheel is a classic design and holds it's place well compared to modern designes because it didn't try to be trendy, meaning it doesn't look like last season's fashion.

(http://www.gx52ipsw.plus.com/history/images/ctc_logo_170x170_screen.jpg)

Added to that, the winged wheel is a much better candidate for single colour printing, allowing much easier corporate branding.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: jogler on 03 June, 2012, 06:02:20 pm

This....

Quote from: Peter on 03 June, 2012, 05:15:57 pm
It wasn't broken, so didn't need fixing.

nuff said
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 04 June, 2012, 09:42:31 pm
The winged wheel looks as if it was originally drawn by someone who knew what a wheel is, what wings are, and was not drunk at the time. The blue and yellow sign looks as much like a real bike as some of the more extreme signs painted on the road by council workers.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: SpaceBadger on 07 June, 2012, 05:52:33 pm
I appreciate that its horses for courses as to who likes what. It's my impression that the logo debate is more a representation of those who wish that it was still the "Cyclists Touring Club" i.e. exclusively for cycle tourists, rather than the rather more broadly appealing cyclists organisation (let's not go there re. the charity debate). As this in danger of going way OT, I'll call it a day here with a thanks to everyone who has posted a great winged wheel picture. Keep 'em coming  :)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Peter on 07 June, 2012, 05:58:10 pm
Fair enough!  But I just like the old logo better.  As you say, where CTC is going is another matter
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: jogler on 07 June, 2012, 06:36:50 pm
Quote from: Peter on 07 June, 2012, 05:58:10 pm
Fair enough!  But I just like the old logo better.  As you say, where CTC is going is another matter

I wish to echo those three comments
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Kim on 07 June, 2012, 06:57:30 pm
I don't particularly like either logo, but I dislike re-branding on principle.  Especially when you've got something with that kind of heritage.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: PH on 10 July, 2012, 10:44:03 pm
A familiar doorway for many in the East Mids, old and new side by side. 

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7545727392_14ffb8716a_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Peter on 11 July, 2012, 12:59:31 am
PH, that photo is good for lots of reasons - where is it?
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 11 July, 2012, 08:34:58 am
Here (http://www.stonehurstfarm.co.uk/teashop.php)

Looks worth a trip.

I forgot - we have been there after the Quorn camping trip for the CTC AGM.  Lots of interesting stuff to look at.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: jogler on 11 July, 2012, 09:46:12 am
I too have been there a few times.It's often used as an audax control.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Peter on 11 July, 2012, 10:25:33 am
Thanks all, it looks great!
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Bledlow on 12 July, 2012, 01:28:11 pm
The Castle, Hurst, just to the east of Reading.

Destination for the Reading CTC Wednesday evening rides last night. We drank them out of draught bitter, because none of the three ride leaders had told 'em we were coming, so the landlord hadn't got any more barrels ready for putting up. Next time, he's promised to make sure he has plenty on tap, as long as we let him know we're coming.

Original winged wheel, in original location.

(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq48/Bledlow/Bikes/IMG_0449.jpg)

(http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq48/Bledlow/Bikes/IMG_0450.jpg)

Taken at 9.15 PM, by daylight. ;)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Blodwyn Pig on 29 August, 2012, 06:44:39 pm
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/yostumpy/100_0756.jpg)

Wickham in HANTS.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 23 September, 2012, 10:29:32 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/IMAG0755_zps09965d4c.jpg)

Wyndham Arms, Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Ian H on 23 September, 2012, 10:47:07 pm
Quote from: clarion on 23 September, 2012, 10:29:32 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/IMAG0755_zps09965d4c.jpg)

Wyndham Arms, Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset.

Know it well. At least two of my Audax events go past it.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 23 September, 2012, 11:09:39 pm
Nice.  Lovely lanes round there.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: David Martin on 23 September, 2012, 11:13:06 pm
My wife's aunt lives just down the road. I seem to always wind up the teenage map reader by calling that 'Kingsbury Bishops'

Some nice testing wee lanes indeed on the Blackdown ups.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Ian H on 23 September, 2012, 11:14:08 pm
Quote from: clarion on 23 September, 2012, 11:09:39 pm
Nice.  Lovely lanes round there.

After a while, riding on the Levels, you notice the subtle change in gradient that invariably reveals a settlement on what was probably once an island for most of the year.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 03 February, 2013, 12:33:12 pm
There is now a map! (http://www.wingedwheels.info/listings.htm)

Hours of fun planning tours ahoy! ;)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: jogler on 03 February, 2013, 01:20:58 pm
Quote from: clarion on 03 February, 2013, 12:33:12 pm
There is now a map! (http://www.wingedwheels.info/listings.htm)

Hours of fun planning tours ahoy! ;)

I pass Darlaston Inn daily.
The one at Church Lawton is still there.
Those south of joglerville towards Lichfield  provide interest.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: hellymedic on 03 February, 2013, 01:58:55 pm
Barnet Cyclists had a presentation from two women who cycled from Ireland's End-to-End (Mizen Head to Malin Head) last Thursday.
They stayed at the Bantry Bay Hotel here http://goo.gl/maps/cR4gu (http://goo.gl/maps/cR4gu) and I spotted a Winged Wheel on their photo...
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: jogler on 09 February, 2013, 05:14:56 pm
I can confirm that the W.W at the Darlaston Inn is extant & looks wheeley wonderfull :thumbsup:

I'd take a ride over there & take a pic if I were not on a sabbatical
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: nextSibling on 28 August, 2013, 04:34:01 am
Stopped at the side of the road for a quick call of nature somewhere in southern Scotland while riding LEL. Looked up and saw this...

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7400/9609959097_af217bab11.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nextsibling/9609959097/)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: eck on 28 August, 2013, 10:17:25 am
It's the Polmood Hut, first control on the Dave Harris 200.
http://goo.gl/maps/8rLRH (http://goo.gl/maps/8rLRH)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: otherdave on 28 August, 2013, 10:25:11 am
Quote from: eck on 28 August, 2013, 10:17:25 am
It's the Polmood Hut, it was used as the first control on the Dave Harris 200 up to a few years ago
http://goo.gl/maps/8rLRH (http://goo.gl/maps/8rLRH)

The control is now at the Tweedsmuir Hall

 
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: chopstick on 28 November, 2013, 08:23:57 pm
Well after a bit of lurking, I'll pop my yacf cherry with this - the Old New inn at Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire (taken back in January on a weekend break with my good lady):

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e187/ginger_cat/yacf%20stuff/IMG_7447_zps860ef4dd.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e187/ginger_cat/yacf%20stuff/IMG_7446_zps29171a61.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Pingu on 28 November, 2013, 10:16:25 pm
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/10948658176_c77650c392_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/10948658176/)
IMG_2467 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/10948658176/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Canardly on 07 December, 2013, 08:09:44 pm
Now isn't that fantastic branding?
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: SpaceBadger on 07 December, 2013, 09:12:58 pm
It's a little, er, pink, for my liking.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: RJ on 26 September, 2014, 10:15:20 pm
Dumfries:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/15359613971_dffd12994b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pph37x)
Winged wheels 1 (https://flic.kr/p/pph37x) by rjevans6 (https://www.flickr.com/people/7194134@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/15362480842_2dc7652f61_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ppwJkm)
Winged wheels 2 (https://flic.kr/p/ppwJkm) by rjevans6 (https://www.flickr.com/people/7194134@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Ian H on 26 September, 2014, 10:32:48 pm
There's one in a local antique shop. When I enquired they said it wasn't for sale. Otherwise I'd have mounted it on our house.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Vince on 04 October, 2014, 07:11:42 pm
On a smaller scale
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/VinceHall/CyclingStuff/2014-10-04172716_zps8ac52914.jpg)(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t140/VinceHall/CyclingStuff/2014-10-04172742_zps954db4f1.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 05 October, 2014, 09:12:20 pm
That's a find.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: hellymedic on 09 September, 2015, 01:21:00 pm
'White Hart' flats replacing a defunct hostelry 61 Barrack Road Christchuch
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.73678,-1.786011,3a,30y,5.9h,101.27t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sx_eC2NBpHJlJOyc0CeHGVw!2e0!5s20150601T000000!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.73678,-1.786011,3a,30y,5.9h,101.27t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sx_eC2NBpHJlJOyc0CeHGVw!2e0!5s20150601T000000!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1)

Partner had not observed this before; he grew up and went to school within quarter of a mile!
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: loafer on 25 October, 2015, 07:09:57 pm
spotted this one in Tomintoul  when there in july  ;D  on my failed joggle..   :(   on the side of the  Richmond Hotel


(http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u333/lonecyclist/WP_20150714_008_zps7uvpb9mz.jpg) (http://s517.photobucket.com/user/lonecyclist/media/WP_20150714_008_zps7uvpb9mz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Deano on 12 March, 2016, 10:48:45 pm
Hardraw:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1693/25616274902_c75e428188_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F2C757)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: clarion on 13 March, 2016, 06:45:38 pm
Excellent!

Our friend Geoff Boxall, stalwart of the East Sussex CTC, had a winged wheel cake for his 84th birthday party yesterday! :thumbsup:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1478/25135816273_3ab2852b52_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EiaCsD)Geoff Boxall cake 2 (https://flic.kr/p/EiaCsD) by TJ Clarion (https://www.flickr.com/photos/93751227@N04/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1700/25461722000_abd8eb1830_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EMXYSU)Geoff Boxall cake (https://flic.kr/p/EMXYSU) by TJ Clarion (https://www.flickr.com/photos/93751227@N04/), on Flickr

(not my photos)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Deano on 22 May, 2016, 09:11:03 pm
Staindrop - I'm pretty sure it's the building formerly know as the Royal Oak:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7722/26572582643_dfdeb6d2e4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gu8r3B)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Basil on 01 October, 2016, 03:51:40 pm
Good grief.  The number of years that I've been here and yet never spotted this before on the Porth in Llandysul.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4356/35494732404_b55b523a7d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W5xMjU)IMG_0154 (https://flic.kr/p/W5xMjU) by Basil W (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153328377@N08/), on Flickr

The word at the top of the sign is "Headquarters"
It was pointed out on last night's local history society walk.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: perpetual dan on 02 January, 2017, 06:48:21 pm
A rather sad sight seen while out today

(http://blog.a-dan.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/TheLamb-300x225.jpg)
The Lamb Inn, Ripe
 (http://blog.a-dan.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/TheLamb.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 26 March, 2017, 01:38:03 pm
This one is in Lechlade at the junction of the Faringdon and Burford roads.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3818/32815603704_4e37133079_k.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 15 May, 2018, 08:35:20 pm
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/949/27263391407_d1b7d79c09_c.jpg)

Bourton-on-the-Water.

Somewhere there must be a New Old Inn, hopefully also with a winged wheel.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Ian H on 15 May, 2018, 09:40:01 pm
Staying at the Red Lion, Hillingdon, last week, there was an old photo in the bedroom showing the pub early 20th C with sign-written "Good accomodation [sic] for cyclists".  All vanished now.  I wish I'd taken a pic of it.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Fast Bill on 10 June, 2018, 08:20:11 am
I can't help but think the CTC are missing a "vintage" marketing opportunity which would do no harm to their profile. I really must look out for these more. To be honest they're worth expressly including in the List description of any Listed Building and I wonder if they usually are ?
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 16 June, 2018, 03:49:05 pm
Wantage:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1755/42117286004_ba603529f0_c.jpg)

A cafe with a winged wheel and it was elevenses time! In fact the wheel is for a repair shop, but even so...
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cpt Sisko on 20 June, 2018, 08:04:56 pm
The Plough Inn, School Road Trysull, South Staffs

https://www.google.com/maps/@52.5438148,-2.2203638,3a,75y,183.29h,90.26t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sDoctCt1n7Vl3ZK3mN-algQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: IanDG on 06 January, 2019, 06:35:15 pm
Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4910/31693199017_e0e2fabf81_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QhBVTP)49660017_10156875453212486_7506536921309380608_n (https://flic.kr/p/QhBVTP) by ian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/acf_windy/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Salvatore on 13 October, 2020, 06:35:50 pm
High Street Antrim c1901-1911
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50467866432_056f66d980.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jTF1q9)

Can't see it?

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 13 October, 2020, 07:10:16 pm
It's no surprise the CTC didn't choose Adair's Temperance Hotel but it would have been at least partly fitting if they'd chosen Hall's next door, seeing as it says (I think) The Tourist Hotel on the top floor. And could that diamond be an AA sign? Maybe too early for those?
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Salvatore on 13 October, 2020, 07:49:54 pm
The diamond one seems to incorporate a shamrock in its design.
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: hellymedic on 16 October, 2021, 04:21:27 pm
felsted rider has posted this on Facebook
(https://scontent.flhr2-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/246019209_10160039418186807_1239090703919744967_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=eMATeSCPxG4AX-OY3go&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr2-4.fna&oh=1560d28d99992aeb381f47edc22288c2&oe=61903229)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: Pedal Castro on 16 October, 2021, 08:42:55 pm
Didn't know this thread existed.

I found this one in August, unfortunately the pub doesn't open on Mondays.

(https://nrtoone.com/allowhotlinking/CTCWW1.jpg)

(https://nrtoone.com/allowhotlinking/CTCWW2.jpg)
Title: Re: Winged Wheels
Post by: L CC on 17 October, 2021, 01:05:25 am
Belford.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211017/d4d1f16dae9b9d33dc179f31b40f36db.jpg)