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Ledgard, Samuel, Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Ledgard, Samuel
  • Cream Bus Co Ltd
  • West Yorkshire Road Car Co Ltd

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England

Sectors:

  • Beverage production Brewing
  • Business services Contract catering
  • Transport services Road haulage, carrier & carting services
  • Transport services Road passenger transport services inc bus, street tram, coach & horse drawn

Notes:

Established by Samuel Ledgard, d1952, as a road haulage business. Started bus operations in 1912. Ran scheduled services and excursions from 1918. Expanded by acquisition from 1920s-40s including Cream Bus Co Ltd in 1925. Haulage business ceased 1948. 1967 sold to West Yorkshire Road Car Co Ltd. Samuel Ledgard also had interests in brewing and catering from late 19th century

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