Denis Parkinson
Denis Jack Robert Parkinson (13 June 1915[1] – 16 March 2004) birth registered in Wakefield, was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, and a founder member and President of the Wakefield and District Motor Sports Club,[2] and won the 1947 Isle of Man TT Clubmans Junior TT on a 350cc Norton, and the 1953 Senior Manx Grand Prix.[3][4]
Genealogical information
Denis Parkinson's marriage to Patricia Hoyle Bateson, of Wibsey, Bradford was registered during April→June 1948 in Bradford district.[5] They had children; Susan G. Parkinson (birth registered during January→March 1952 (age 71–72) in Wakefield district), and Kim R. Parkinson (birth registered during January→Sep 1959 (age 64–65) in Bradford district). Denis Parkinson was the older brother of Evelyn Parkinson (birth registered during October→December 1918 in Wakefield district).
Denis Parkinson's funeral service took place at Wakefield Crematorium, West Yorkshire, on Friday 26 March 2004.
References
- ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "The Manx Grand Prix & TT - by Denis Parkinson". Wakefield and District Motor Sports Club. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "MGP 1953 Senior Results". manxgrandprix.org. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Mick Walker (1 Nov 2005). "The Manx Norton". Red Line Books. ISBN 978-0954435790
- ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
External links
- Denis Parkinson (1915-2004) motor-cycling champion
- Video "Isle Of Man 1946" at britishpathe.com
- A blast from the past: MGP racing returns to the Mountain Course after World War II
- Statistics at iomtt.com
- Picture "Denis at Scarborough chasing rival Jack Brett" at iomtt.com
- Denis Parkinson ~ Winner Senior Manx Grand Prix 1953 ~ Manx Norton (1993)
- Denis Parkinson ~ Winner Senior Manx Grand Prix 1953 ~ Manx Norton (1993)
- Photograph "Motorcycle Racer Denis Parkinson Senior TT Race"
- Photograph "Motorcycle Racer Denis Parkinson In Action On His…"
- Photograph "Denis Parkinson At Quarter Bridge During The 1953 Manx Grand Prix, The Last Of His Winning Rides"
- Photograph "Denis Parkinson, Winner Of The 1948 Junior Manx Grand Prix. Francis Beart (Tuner) Stands Behind
- Photograph "1936 Junior And Lightweight Manx Grands Prix. Denis Parkinson (Excelsior Manxman) Is Congratulated Post-Race"
- Photograph "Denis Parkinson At Oliver's Mount"
- Photograph "Denis Parkinson On A Lambretta At Oulton Park In 1953 "
- Photograph "Denis Parkinson's 1953 Norton"
- Photograph "Denis Parkinson's 1953 Norton"
- '1949 Norton 490cc Model 30 International Clubman's TT Model Frame no. D11-21813 Engine no. D11-21813' at Bonhams
- The Manx Norton ~ Denis Parkinson Chapter
