MOTORBIKE memorabilia collected by a former miner has gone on display.

Thirty exhibits, mostly accessories and badges, which have been brought together by John Williams, are on show at The Discovery Centre, Seaton Holme, Easington Village, in east Durham.

Mr Williams, 57, from Haswell, has a small but permanent display of mining memorabilia at the centre.

He is also a motorcycle enthusiast and he collected the items on display or borrowed them from vintage bike owners.

Mr Williams said that among the oldest exhibits was an Edwardian bike lamp.

The exhibition runs until Friday, February 25. Seaton Holme, which is in Hall Walks, is open on weekdays between 9am and 4pm and admission is free.

Published: 05/01/2005