The Obituary is from the 2022 Milestones collection which, unlike the rest of the series was shot not on the Isle of Man TT course but across dozens of locations of historical significance to the TT. In this collection, riders, manufacturers and engineers all play a part in a plot culminating on that sacred stretch of 37 and three quarter miles of road: the Isle of Man TT course. These images offer a glimpse into the story behind the story.

The story:

Motor Cycling magazine ran an obituary on Howard Davies, reporting that: “all motorcyclists who knew him in the old days will share with us keen regret for the loss of this promising rider.” But in fact, Davies was alive. He was captured and sent to Karlsruhe in Baden, Germany and - after numerous failed escape attempts - was freed after Armistice in 1918. He returned to the motorcycling industry in 1919 and won the 1921 Senior on a 350cc AJS. Then, in 1925 he entered his own machine - named after his own initials, H.R.D - and finished second in the Junior race. In 1928 H.R.D was bought by Philip Vincent, who renamed the motorcycles ‘Vincent HRD’ and eventually just ‘Vincent’. As a reminder of his fate, Davies carried this obituary (though not giant-sized) in his wallet for the rest of his life.

Rachael Clegg's Limited Edition Art Prints have something of a cult following with collectors across the globe. Limited to edition runs of just 30, each print is signed and numbered by Rachael Clegg and comes with a certificate of authenticity and accompanying story text.

Images are printed on matt Photo Rag 308 gram/m² paper. Each print is carefully hand-rolled in craft paper and shipped in a rigid postal tube. Prices include worldwide shipping. Prints are available in three sizes:

Medium 50x40cm (approximate paper size)
Large 81x64cm (approximate paper size)
Extra Large 101x81cm (approximate paper size)

A bespoke 'one off' edit service is also available if you prefer a truly unique art print - please email Rachael to discuss your requirements - prices start from £500 (in addition to the print cost)

Framed options are also available. Images are dry-mounted behind art glass within a bespoke solid wood frame. Frames are available in either a black or white painted finish. These pieces are shipped in a robust crate.