1936 #3138

Built for a sheet metal work foreman in Warrington (Frank Whittaker R.I.P.) in 1936/7. Then owned by Ted Bather.

Frame renovated by F.H.Carpenter April 1965 for Ted. Dated by Frank Carpenter as “about 1934”, rather than 1936 as estimated here. Renovation quotation and invoice : Carpenter 3138 Renovation docs

Rebuilt by the cycle shop in Latchford village, Warrington. Original front wheel, handlebars – and well worn in Brooks saddle!

To complete the wheel – the bicycle returned with Ted to Kingston in 1982. Now at the Cycle Museum, Walton Gardens, Warrington.