Eric, George and Eric’s racing bicycle

Two family photographs supplied by Antony Greenfield on 8 November 2026, identified as Eric and George together, and Eric with his racing bicycle. In the paired photograph, the cyclist is consistent with Eric in the solo portrait; George stands beside him supporting the bicycle.

Suggested date: late 1920s, proposed by the family and unconfirmed. Eric was born in 1909, while George’s birth was registered in the first quarter of 1911. In 1927–1929 they would have been approximately 18–20 and 16–18 respectively, making the proposed period plausible. The photographs have no supplied dated inscription. Location and photographer are unknown.

Eric on a drop-handlebar racing bicycle with George supporting it beside a brick wall — Eric and George with Eric’s racing bicycle. Original IMG_2802.jpeg, preserved unchanged.

Eric standing beside his racing bicycle, one hand on the handlebars and the other on his hip — Eric posing with his racing bicycle at what appears to be the same brick wall and wooden gate. Original IMG_2803.jpeg, preserved unchanged.

Details visible in the photographs

The bicycle has narrow wheels and dropped handlebars. Eric wears a dark long-sleeved cycling outfit with shorts and long socks, with pale straps over his shoulders. The photographs record his interest in cycling; they do not establish membership of a club or participation in a particular race.

Names and bicycle ownership are supplied by the family. “Late 1920s” remains a suggested date, supported by approximate ages rather than documentary dating.

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