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Winifred Wells was a courtier at the Stuart Restoration court as a Maid of Honour to Queen consort Catherine of Braganza. She was also one of the many mistresses of King Charles II of England. [1]
Jan 20, 2022 · Winifred Wells celebrated in Perth after her first journey at the local Royal Enfield dealer. [State Library of Western Australia] Winifred Wells and her 1950 Royal Enfield Bullet would have been a perfect addition to our ADV:Overland exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum!
An Australian motorcycling trailblazer, Winnie was the first woman to accomplish two great trans-continental journeys in the early 1950s. These were epic rides that most of her male contemporaries would not dream of attempting, due to the arduous and dangerous conditions of the Australian outback.
Winifred Wells. Vivacious 22-year-old Winifred Wells "had two characteristics uncommon amongst her sex". She liked to be alone and she loved to ride motorcycles. The daughter of a furniture manufacturer GF Wells, had been a motorcycle addict for many years, following in the steps of her father.
Mar 9, 2020 · Courageous, inspiring, pioneering – just some of the words used to describe the amazing Winifred Wells. To mark International Women’s Day earlier this week, we are taking a look at this...
Aug 30, 2019 · Ready for the big trip: Winifred Wells outside her Perth home on Boxing Day, 1951. Solo back-to-back transcontinental rides put Winifred Wells on the map but her full circuit of Australia confirmed her eminence among our moto pioneers.
Jan 13, 2006 · Maid of Honour to the Queen from 1662; mistress to the King 1664-7. 'A big splendidly handsome creature who dressed finely [and] had the carriage of a Goddess ... [but with] the physiognomy of a dreamy sheep' (Gramont).
