Niglom
@niglom.bsky.social
Old bloke, originally from Sheffield, into bikes, photography and memories of days gone by! IAM BMF MAG member
Granville Road, Sheffield 1970 — me on me Honda C50 Cub, flat out in 3rd, holdin’ up the bus behind. Engine groanin’, rain in me face, but I were free. No fare, no fuss — just me and that little bike takin’ on t’hill like it were mine. Never been gladder not to be on the bus - artwork by me
May 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Granville Road, Sheffield 1970 — me on me Honda C50 Cub, flat out in 3rd, holdin’ up the bus behind. Engine groanin’, rain in me face, but I were free. No fare, no fuss — just me and that little bike takin’ on t’hill like it were mine. Never been gladder not to be on the bus - artwork by me
The Death of a Cub
Watercolour and Acrylic on paper
Sheffield, 1971
While working at W.H. Smith Wholesale, I heard the words:
“Hey, Bemrose just crushed your bike!”
My Honda Cub 50—my symbol of independence—lay mangled beneath a reversing truck
A personal story, painted with memory and motor oil.
Watercolour and Acrylic on paper
Sheffield, 1971
While working at W.H. Smith Wholesale, I heard the words:
“Hey, Bemrose just crushed your bike!”
My Honda Cub 50—my symbol of independence—lay mangled beneath a reversing truck
A personal story, painted with memory and motor oil.
May 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The Death of a Cub
Watercolour and Acrylic on paper
Sheffield, 1971
While working at W.H. Smith Wholesale, I heard the words:
“Hey, Bemrose just crushed your bike!”
My Honda Cub 50—my symbol of independence—lay mangled beneath a reversing truck
A personal story, painted with memory and motor oil.
Watercolour and Acrylic on paper
Sheffield, 1971
While working at W.H. Smith Wholesale, I heard the words:
“Hey, Bemrose just crushed your bike!”
My Honda Cub 50—my symbol of independence—lay mangled beneath a reversing truck
A personal story, painted with memory and motor oil.
1975 – Once we’d finished our own “TT” around the bends, we’d pile into the pub, pints in hand, and set about post match discussions. Two-stroke vs four-stroke, who was smooth, who was sketchy. We were young, full of it, and the world was ours for a while. RIP Kenny and Big Steve – never forgotten
May 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
1975 – Once we’d finished our own “TT” around the bends, we’d pile into the pub, pints in hand, and set about post match discussions. Two-stroke vs four-stroke, who was smooth, who was sketchy. We were young, full of it, and the world was ours for a while. RIP Kenny and Big Steve – never forgotten
I took this in 1974 using a Praktica LLC with Kodachrome 25 iso slide film. We used to gather as a gang on the "Black-a-Moor" bends in Derbyshire, racing against a stop watch on our home made road circuit. Them were t'days!
May 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I took this in 1974 using a Praktica LLC with Kodachrome 25 iso slide film. We used to gather as a gang on the "Black-a-Moor" bends in Derbyshire, racing against a stop watch on our home made road circuit. Them were t'days!
"Kenny & Sharon, 1972"
Kenny Wright was a fierce rider and a complex soul. We shared bikes, beer, and music. His Kawasaki H2 was a rocket, and he rode like he had nothing to lose. This painting captures Kenny and Sharon in the early '70s—living fast, before the weight of life caught up with him.
Kenny Wright was a fierce rider and a complex soul. We shared bikes, beer, and music. His Kawasaki H2 was a rocket, and he rode like he had nothing to lose. This painting captures Kenny and Sharon in the early '70s—living fast, before the weight of life caught up with him.
April 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"Kenny & Sharon, 1972"
Kenny Wright was a fierce rider and a complex soul. We shared bikes, beer, and music. His Kawasaki H2 was a rocket, and he rode like he had nothing to lose. This painting captures Kenny and Sharon in the early '70s—living fast, before the weight of life caught up with him.
Kenny Wright was a fierce rider and a complex soul. We shared bikes, beer, and music. His Kawasaki H2 was a rocket, and he rode like he had nothing to lose. This painting captures Kenny and Sharon in the early '70s—living fast, before the weight of life caught up with him.
There’s a certain strangeness about their faces and voices, I suspect they may be aliens from another galaxy
March 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
There’s a certain strangeness about their faces and voices, I suspect they may be aliens from another galaxy
In all kinds of weather, I made the journey thru Sheffield’s steel works on my trusty Honda C50. It was never a chore; it was an adventure. No GPS or digital maps back then—just the open road, my sense of direction, and the thrill of the ride. - I painted this to remind me of better, simpler days
March 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
In all kinds of weather, I made the journey thru Sheffield’s steel works on my trusty Honda C50. It was never a chore; it was an adventure. No GPS or digital maps back then—just the open road, my sense of direction, and the thrill of the ride. - I painted this to remind me of better, simpler days
Riding the 103 to work in 1968
March 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Riding the 103 to work in 1968
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March 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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1979 Silverstone sprint finish
February 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
1979 Silverstone sprint finish
Triumph Commander 1700cc, Mersea Island
February 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Triumph Commander 1700cc, Mersea Island
Sidecar sways and bumps,
Laughter rides the open field,
Young hearts chase the wind
Laughter rides the open field,
Young hearts chase the wind
February 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Sidecar sways and bumps,
Laughter rides the open field,
Young hearts chase the wind
Laughter rides the open field,
Young hearts chase the wind
August 1939 - Three friends in the Scottish Highlands enjoying life before the forthcoming storm - 500cc BSA three wheeler and 500cc Levis bike - mixed media artwork from a mono photo
February 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
August 1939 - Three friends in the Scottish Highlands enjoying life before the forthcoming storm - 500cc BSA three wheeler and 500cc Levis bike - mixed media artwork from a mono photo
The 1978 Imola 200 Miles was wild at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, part of the Formula 750 series. Kenny Roberts dominated on the Yamaha TZ750, leaving Steve Baker trailing. Giacomo Agostini couldn’t match their pace. Roberts’ win signalled the rise of American riders, leading to his 1978 title
February 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The 1978 Imola 200 Miles was wild at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, part of the Formula 750 series. Kenny Roberts dominated on the Yamaha TZ750, leaving Steve Baker trailing. Giacomo Agostini couldn’t match their pace. Roberts’ win signalled the rise of American riders, leading to his 1978 title