Lea Francis Engineering Ltd

Sectors:

  • Distribution - retailing Bicycle & motorcycle retailing & repairing
  • Transport equipment production Motor vehicle production
  • Transport equipment production Motorcycle & components production

Notes:

Traced origins to 1895 when established by Richard Lea and Graham Francis as a bicycle manufacturer. Soon known as Lea & Francis Ltd. Making motor vehicles by 1903 and especially after 1918 and motorcycles by 1911. Reconstructed 1937 as Lea Francis Engineering Ltd after experiencing financial difficulties. In receivership 1963

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