Harry Potter fans can view famous motorcycle

The sky-blue Royal Enfield motorcycle used in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be showcased this year at the Blockley Heritage Society.

On Saturday, August 25 from 10 AM to 5 PM, an exhibition will be held showcasing the motorcycle as well as a large range of other sidecars and Royal Enfield motorcycles.



The builders of the motorcycle, Watsonian Squire, is celebrating their 100th year. Founded in 1912 by T.F. Watson, the company builds sidecars in Blockley, England. The Watsonian company merged with the Squire company in 1984, and is currently United Kingdom's biggest sidecar operation. They build classic and sport sidecars and even trailers.

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In 1912, T.F. Watson developed the folding sidecar to enable access through the side passages of terraced houses. The Watsonian Folding Sidecar Co. in Birmingham was born. During the sidecar boom of 1945 to 1960, the company was producing 200 units per week. Due to the advent of cars like the Mini, the demand for sidecars has rapidly fallen. The company now produces about 200 units per year.

Watsonian Squire now also handles the distribution of Royal Enfield motorcycles in the UK.

[Evesham Journal]