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Harris Bros Cherrywood Road

Cassy

Cassy

knowlegable brummie
Hello Please does anyone know of Harris Bros manufacturers in Cherrywood Road, Bordesley Green? I believe it was at the building that still exists almost opposite Fordrough Lane. It was a family business that began making hooks and eyes around 1880 in Heanage Street, Aston. I'd be interested to know if it was still in Cherrywood Road around the 1930's. I have a photograph of a relative (William Leake whose mother was Emma Amelia Leake nee Harris) that I believe may have been taken outside the Cherrywood Road factory. He is sitting on a belt driven Levis motorcycle and I'm told that at that time they made industrial fasteners for leather belts - so it appears he was there to get his motorcycle belt fixed. With many thanks.Cherrywood Road.jpg Bill Leake.jpg
 
mikejee said:
The firm was still there up till at least 1945, but had gone by 1962
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Thanks so much! I think that proves as much as it is possible that the photo of William Leake was taken outside the family business.
 
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