Hall broke the world motor-paced hour record in 1903, completing 54.34 miles (87.45 kilometres).

He won the first London Six Day race, partnered with fellow Brit Martin, covering 839 miles in 36 hours.

During the 1901 census, Hall was 24, living with his family at 104 Shepherd's Bush Road, London, his occupation was listed as cycle maker.

[3] Hall died aged 72 in 1949, his grave lies in Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington, London, a few feet away from the statue of Dr Isaac Watts.

The headstone inscription reads: William Thomas (Tommy) Hall Who died 26 April 1949 Aged 72 years This memorial was erected by his cycling friends as a tribute to a record breaking and world famous cyclist on road and track A great rider and sportsman .