An Old Motorised Invalid Tricycle
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 A Motorised Invalid Tricycle sent in by © Jacqueline Pratt, whose grandparents are the ones in the photo.
Jacqueline wrote:
John (Jack) Wardropper Bambrough and wife Maggie taken in early the 1930's at 3 Rosedale Street, Sunderland. The trike was provided by compensation money from the Seamen's Mission after an accident on board ship, when Jack fell through the hold.
Stuart Cyphus from 'The Invalid Carriage Register' in Oxfordshire wrote:
I believe this is an Argson De Luxe, as produced by the Stanley Engineering Company of Egham, Surrey, between 1926 & 1954. It would be powered by a three-speed 147cc Villiers Mk VIIIC single-cylinder two-stroke engine, mounted behind the seat. The Argson was but one of a multitude of different makes & models of invalid three-wheeler made throughout the 20th century. A similar Argson De Luxe was driven alone over the Alps in 1947.
Editor wrote:
Thanks Stuart for the info on this great little machine. I remember these from when I was a young lad. If you know any additional information about this photo, please use the 'Contact Editor' link below to inform me.
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