Love your skelly John. I was brought up with skellies or bonedowns, as they were known in my area of Scotland. This is the one I used to get a "backy" on when I was about 5 years old. Brought back to life after 28 year in a coal shed.
I was first introduced to Lambrettas by the skin heads on my estate who were all into cutdowns and skellys in the early 80's these photos really brought back a lot of happy memories. Excellent scooters and yes slade were a top band.
Yes loved it mate.
I will be coming up north for Witby i think it is next year. We will have to meet up for some sherberts.
Hows the wife now. Hope shes better.