Minter Trophies at LMM

We are pleased to have contributed to the latest project at the London Motorcycle Museum which sees the late Derek Minter’s collection of racing trophies and other memorabilia preserved intact, instead of being broken up, following the recent passing of Derek and his wife Jenny.

Derek had been unwell for some time, having suffered a stroke and crashing while doing demonstration laps on a Manx Norton at Darley Moor in 2000. Jenny cared for him until she sadly lost her own battle in August 2014, leaving Derek in the care of the nursing home where he passed away in January this year. While she was still alive Jenny was determined to safeguard the future of Derek’s trophies, and through the efforts of Colin Seeley a deal was brokered which saw Bill Crosby and the London Motorcycle Museum purchase the trophies, whereupon the BMCT stepped in with grant aid to provide for their display in the new Derek Minter Café.

Our photo shows BMCT trustees Nick Jeffery, John Kidson, Mike Jackson and Ian Walden at the unveiling of the trophy collection. The museum is open Saturday to Monday, and of course with preferential access for BMCT members.