Includes Scotland, England, Wales,
Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Jersey,
Guernsey and the Isle of Man
Updated
7.4.2008
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In the USA, English made
bikes have been the most prevalent and familiar in the realm of fine
bicycles. The shared English language has probably been
the prime reason for this, from the earliest Ordinary bicycles
through the lightweight "racers" of the 1980s. For example, in
the post W.W.II years, Raleigh was second only to Schwinn in brand
name recognition in the USA. There has been a
prevalence of British bikes as compared to other nations.... The fortunes of many British concerns faded as the Japanese and Far Eastern sourced products increased in popularity in the late 1970's. Nonetheless, the artisan tradition still thrives in the British Isles, albeit on a smaller scale. While many makers are gone, there are still fine examples of traditional and beautiful cycles available. There are literally hundreds of classic era British makers and perhaps someday we will have them all included here! Please contribute any information or illustrations you might have. Corrections are gratefully accepted! |
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Allin Updated 3.18.2003 |
Armstrong Updated 11.12.2004 |
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Baines Updated 6.22.2004 |
Bates (E.G.) (link to Sheldon Brown's Site) |
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Bates (Horace) Updated 6.22.2004 |
C. Bertrand 11.26.2004 |
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BSA Updated 3.18.2003 |
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Tom Board Updated 1.25.2004 |
Carlton Updated 9.16.2006 |
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Carpenter 2.9.2003 |
Arthur
Caygill Updated 2.20.2000 |
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Claud Butler
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Condor Updated 6.10.2004 |
Ron Cooper (link to Steven L. Sheffield's Site) |
Roy Cottingham coming |
Coventry Eagle Updated 2.29.2000 |
Dawes 4.7.2006 |
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A.G. Duckett 2.8.2005 |
Dunelt 3.3.2006 |
Ellis-Briggs 3.15.2002 |
Ephgrave Updated 11.14.2004 |
Falcon Updated 1.24.2004 |
H.E.G.
Ferris Updated 2.19.2003 |
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Flying Scot Updated 9.30.99 Bob Reid's Scot site |
Francis~
Barnett Updated 11.21.2000 |
Gillott Updated 3.8.2006 |
Granby Updated 1.11.2004 |
Grandex Updated 11.21.2000 |
Wally Green |
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Freddie Grubb Updated 6.25.2000 |
Reg Harris Updated 6.19.2008 |
Jack Hearne
Cycles 3.9.2007 |
Hetchins Updated 5.9.2006 |
Hercules Updated 11.21.99 |
Hill
Special Updated 1.19.2007 |
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"KD" (Keith Davis) Tubby at Norwich ABC hillclimb, at Ringland Hills, in October 1952 on Billy Rix's 22" Gillott track bike without brakes. Billy went on to win the event. |
Hobbs of Barbican 1.28.2007 |
Holdsworth Updated 2.4.2008 |
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Elswick ~ Hopper Updated 4.22.2002 |
Humber 8.29.2006 |
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W. B. Hurlow Updated 7.2.2004 |
Bob Jackson Updated 1.11.2004 |
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Ron Kitching Updated 8.30.2002 |
Lambert ~Viscount Updated 1.11.2004 |
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G.E.R "Roy" Lomas 2.24.2008 |
MacLean Updated 2.29.2000 |
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Matchless Updated 6.29.99 |
Mercian Updated 3.4.2007 |
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Merlin 1.18.2007 |
MKM Updated 6.2.2008 |
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H.R. Morris Updated 8.14.2001 |
Alex Moulton Updated 4.22.2002 |
New Hudson Updated 6.25.2000 |
W.P. Newton Updated 9.25.2001 |
Norman Updated 10.3.2000 |
Paris Updated 5.31.2004 |
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Pennine Updated 1.15.2006 |
Stan Pike Updated 6.17.2004 |
Bill
Philbrook 1.15.2006 |
Phillips Updated 8.29.2006 |
Purves Updated 5.30.2004 |
Harry Quinn Updated 10.4.2000 |
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Mal Rees Updated 5.24.2007 |
Chas Roberts Updated 2.4.2002 |
Raleigh Updated 6.24.2008 |
Ken Rogers Trikes Updated 1.6.2000 |
Rotrax Updated 8.6.2000 |
Rudge Updated 8.1.2000 |
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Ernie Russ Updated 7.25.2000 |
Saxon Updated 6.27.2000 |
Scottish Framebuilders Bruce Robbins site |
Maurice Selbach Updated 6.27.2000 |
Speedwell Titanium Updated 7.24.2001 |
Eddie Soens Updated 11.8.2006 |
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Sun Updated 6.27.2000 |
Jack Taylor Updated 7.4.2008 |
Thanet 3.18.2003 |
Three Spires 3.18.2003 |
W.G. Twiddle 1.15.2004 |
TJ Cycles 1.10.2007 |
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Uppadine 1.15.2004 |
Waller Updated 3.11.200 |
Wearwell Updated 3.11.2001 |
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Witcomb Updated 3.2.2006 |
Vindec (Brown Brothers) 3.18.2003 |
Viking Updated 8.23.2003 |
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Woodrup Updated 10.29.2006 |
Dave Yates ~ M. Steel Link to web site |
Cycling magazine articles 4.15.2003 |
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