I am trying to research George Hands, Calthorpe Cycle and Motorcycle Company that was situated in Lion Works on Barn Street between 1905 and 1938. Looking along Barn Street on Google Earth I believe the original facade of the main Lion Works building and the adjacent office still exists on the right hand side of Barn street when walking with Digbeth behind you.
A photograph of the Calthorpe factory or Lion Works must exist in someones collection but I suppose it is asking too much if anyone has any experience of working for George Hands all those years ago?
Many thanks.
Emlyn Evans a Smethwick born lad.
A photograph of the Calthorpe factory or Lion Works must exist in someones collection but I suppose it is asking too much if anyone has any experience of working for George Hands all those years ago?
Many thanks.
Emlyn Evans a Smethwick born lad.
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