7 folders of cycling logs, 1934-1990; Ordnance Survey maps marked to show routes taken; 27 folders of photographic slides, 1960-1995; 2 boxes of b/w negatives, 1971-1998; 11 folders of 'Cycling World' cuttings; 1 folder of 'Cycle Touring' and 'The Bicycle Magazine',
Arnold Robinson Cycle Collection
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- ReferenceGB 152 NCA/108
- Dates of Creation1934-2000
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description13 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Arnold Robinson of Sheffield, was a keen amateur cyclist who wrote over 50 guidebooks for cyclists and articles for 'Cycling World' and other publications. In addition, he recorded meticulously his cycle tours around the U.K., both in daily log books and by photographing the places he visited.
Access Information
This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/
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Link to full catalogue: https://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/NCA/1/52
Custodial History
Donated via Andrew Millward by Robin Wiltshire, Archivist, Sheffield Archives.