A time when Paddy Mills was the leading rider. Speedway was at its peak in Norwich with 460,000 people passing through the turnstiles in 1947 – and the Firs was extended to hold 26,000 fans.

Cycle speedway wasn't just a pastime it was a ... He went along to the training school run by rider Paddy Mills and soon others started to take an interest in the young lad as he flew around ...