An early printed photograph showing motorcyclist performing on the Wall of Death at the Kursall, Southend, England. The Kursaal is a Grade II listed building noted for its architectual style and domed top in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. It opened in 1901 as part of one of the world's first purpose-built amusement parks. The wall of death (sometimes known as The wall of death, motordrome, silodrome or well of death is a wooden planked barrel shaped arena where spectators watch from the top as motorcycles or other motorised vehicles ride aroun it at speed,often performing other stunts.

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Size: 5166px × 5829px
Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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