Ben Drinkwater’s Workshop 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:

Ben Drinkwater’s workshops took many unconventional forms. The Lancashire-born rider would prepare his race machines throughout the late 1940s in a mezzanine above a silage store. But despite the rudimentary working environment, Drinkwater was a successful rider, finishing third in the 1947 Lightweight TT. During the 1949 350cc Junior TT, however, Drinkwater crashed and was killed. The bend - at the 11th Milestone - was named after him. Ben Drinkwater had a motorcycle dealership in Rochdale, which my grandfather purchased off Drinkwater’s widow following his death.

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. Unframed prints include free worldwide shipping. Framed prints are shipped in a robust crate. Framed prints include free UK shipping.

Prints are available in these sizes:

Medium 50x40cm (approximate paper size)

Large 70x60cm (approximate paper size)

Extra Large 90x80cm (approximate paper size)

Sumo 140cm upwards

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.