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Does anyone remember A.W.? I had the great pleasure of seeing one of his twin projector presentations back in the 70's I believe it was called To Hell and Back. It was set to the music of Peer Gynt with slides pefectly timed to the music so that some shots banged on to the screen whilst others gently faded into ona another, it was truly beathtaking.
It would be interesting to know if anyone else has seen any of his talks.

I loved Albert's articles in Cycling World. He's a good Clarion CC member. Never seen him speak, but I've heard it was impressive and inspiring. He goes to York every year.

Never met Albert Winstanley but I have one of his books `Golden Days Awheel` a very good read.

There are reviews of all of Albert's books here:

http://www.cycling-books.com/Owd_Tom_Al ... tanley.htm

I corresponded with him something over a year ago. The last I heard was from one of his relatives who said that he was too unwell to reply to my letter. I am afraid that I have heard nothing since.

I've just read 'The Golden Wheels of Albert Winstanley' and thoroughly enjoyed it. Reminded me of the places I used to cycle years ago when i lived 'up north'.
He was born in 1916 so I'm surprised to hear he is still around.

I see from the Autumn Tints newsletter 'Spoke Speak' of March this year, Albert is recorded as a member, aged 93 years. As far as I am aware, he has still been able to cycle using the electric bicycle but ill health may well have now prevented that.

It is with regret that I have been informed of the death this month of Albert, in his 96th year. For a short while he has been in a care home, where he died peacefully in his sleep.
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/bmds/search/?search=Winstanley&from_to_date=&nt=&notice_type=all

Sad news indeed. His books are certainly worth looking out, and can be had for very little.

http://www.cycling-books.com/Golden_Whe ... tanley.htm
http://www.cycling-books.com/Golden_Day ... tanley.htm
http://www.cycling-books.com/Owd_Tom_Al ... tanley.htm

I would love to know a little more Albert's life, nonetheless. I understand, for example, that he used to give talks with slides, and even music, in a kind up updated version of that that Kuklos, Wayfarer et al used to in the 1920s and 1930s.

Sad news, the passing of a legend.

Albert was a real legend in my eyes.
I first discovered him in Cycling World magazine in the late 70's and have never
read anyone better.
I believe he was a schoolteacher and how I wished I had had someone as interesting as he was.
I've still kept some early touring articles and they're still as relevant, to this today.
RIP Albert and thanks for your inspiration.

fausto

Just a very big thank you to you all from Albert Winstanely's family for your kind words.
He will be sadly missed by us all and judging by the large volume of posts missed by a lot more people than even we knew, knew of him and his books.

Again, thank you all for your kindness.

David - Nephew.

David, that was such a lovely touching reply, got me quite emotional....

Anyway, glad you appreciate he was a very well , and widely-respected gentleman.