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Allenways Coaches

Other Business Names:

  • Allen, George E
  • Allenways Ltd

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

  • Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, England

Sectors:

  • Business services Plant & vehicle hire & associated contracting services
  • Transport services Road passenger transport services inc bus, street tram, coach & horse drawn
  • Recreation activities Travel services inc travel agency, excursions & package holidays

Notes:

Established in late 1920s by George E Allen and became the largest coach operators in Birmingham. Incorporated in late 1930s as Allenways Ltd. Established travel agency and vehicle hire in 1970s. In 1986 coach business sold to Claribel Coaches and Allenways name ceased to be used in 1992

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