Tag: Essex

Paul Karslake RIP

Posted on by ScooterNova in 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Lambretta, scooter

We’re sad to announce that artist, scooterist and friend Paul Karslake has sadly passed away after battling pneumonia, according to the Southend Echo website. Privately I’d received a couple of telephone calls from concerned people who had heard rumours, and the family have recently confirmed that the rumours are sadly true.  Born in 1958 and … Continue reading Paul Karslake RIP →

The Beatniks promo video (yes… with scooters!)

Posted on by ScooterNova in Lambretta, Mod, Vespa

We came across this video the other day and while the single isn't due for release until the end of January, we thought you'd like to watch this now! The Beatniks are a Mod/ garage/ beat band from Southend-on-Sea in sunny Essex and feature a couple of scooter riding band members – yes, the scooters … Continue reading The Beatniks promo video (yes… with scooters!) →

Coffee and Lambretta

Posted on by ScooterNova in 1970s, Lambretta, scooter

It's always interesting to learn what  scooter shops did in days gone by to attract customers, and here's an insight to 1971.  Roy of Hornchurch in Essex were a Lambretta dealer through to the 1980s but in 1971 to sell the then  latest Grand Prix model, they offered potential customers a tuned top end, big … Continue reading Coffee and Lambretta →