Vincent Black Shadow Vincent Black Shadow Motorcycles produced by Vincent H·R·D at their factory in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England were renowned for their design innovation, engineering excellence and high performance. Already advertising their existing 110 mph Rapide machine as ‘The world’s fastest production motorcycle’, in February 1948 the distinctive Vincent Black Shadow was announced with a top speed of 125 mph. Built in three different Series over the course of its life, the line continued until 1955, after which the company stopped all motorcycle production. The Black Shadow uses a version of the air-cooled four-stroke 50° V-twin engine that powers the Vincent Rapide. Bore
Black Prince, Bexley Heath stayed at the hotel as part of his campaign to become MP for Bexley in the 1950 general election. In the 1960s and 70s, the pub was a popular live music venue, and featured appearances from Little Walter, the Graham Bond Organisation, Cream and Genesis. It is alleged that Eric Clapton played his last ever gig with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers at the venue in 1966. The hotel has hosted the annual Kent International Piano and Keyboard Fair since 2001. Black Prince, Bexley The Black Prince is a hotel, former public house, and road junction in the London Borough of