Edward Turner (motorcycle designer)

For other people named Edward Turner, see Edward Turner (disambiguation).

Edward Turner
Turner, on the occasion of his retirement in 1967, at a private function for BSA Triumph executives
Personal details
Born(1901-01-24)24 January 1901
Camberwell, United Kingdom
Died15 August 1973(1973-08-15) (aged 72)
Dorking, United Kingdom
Spouse(s)Edith Webley (1929–1939) (her death)
Shirley Watts (1952–1965?)(divorced)

Edward Turner (24 January 1901 – 15 August 1973) was an English motorcycle designer. He was born in Camberwell in the London Borough of Southwark, on the day King Edward VII was proclaimed King.[1] In 1915, Turner had his first ride on a motorcycle, a Light Tourist New Imperial.

  1. ^ Ian Chadwick. "1883-1918: The Early Years". History of Triumph Motorcycles. Retrieved 15 January 2008.