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Handsworth cycle factory, 1910's

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Kimbaby57

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Hello! Does anyone here know the name of any "cycle" factories (bicycle or motorcycle) in Handsworth?

I am trying to figure out where a relative worked in 1915, while living in Handsworth at 14 Elmurst Road.

He is listed in the 1911 census as a "Packing House Dealer" on own account. Then in 1913, on his daughter's marriage license as a "cycle worker," in 1914 on his WW1 enlistment as a "cycle worker," and in the 1921 census (in Acocks Green) as a "cycle repairer" at CWS in Tyseley.

So my assumption is that he worked in some aspect of the cycle manufacturing business. Were there any in Handsworth?

Thank you!!!

Kim
 
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Kimbaby57 said:
Hello! Does anyone here know the name of any "cycle" factories (bicycle or motorcycle) in Handsworth?

I am trying to figure out where a relative worked in 1915, while living in Handsworth at 14 Elmurst Road.

He is listed in the 1911 census as a "Packing House Dealer" on own account. Then in 1913, on his daughter's marriage license as a "cycle worker," in 1914 on his WW1 enlistment as a "cycle worker," and in the 1921 census (in Acocks Green) as a "cycle repairer" at CWS in Tyseley.

So my assumption is that he worked in some aspect of the cycle manufacturing business. Were there any in Handsworth?

Thank you!!!

Kim
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Graces Guide lists the Handsworth Cycle & Motor Manufacturing Co. in Princip Street in 1897 and also the Handsworth Cycle Co. at the same date and location - probably the same company. It also showed this advert but sadly no further information about the factory.

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It may be a possibilty or perhaps he was already working at the CWS in Tyseley?
 
Princip Street was, is, in Birmingham Centre close to the canal

I suspect those living in Handsworth had connection with or worked nearby.

However, I do recall a factory making Cycles for Triang on Forge Lane on the boundary with West Bromwich. Does any body recall that factory?
 
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