Ewer, George, Group

Sectors:

  • Business services Plant & vehicle hire & associated contracting services
  • Transport services Road haulage, carrier & carting services
  • Transport services Road passenger transport services inc bus, street tram, coach & horse drawn

Notes:

Traced origins to a cartage business established at Shoreditch, London, in 1885 by Charles G Ewer, d1910. 1915 owned by a partnership of his children. 1919 acquired first motor vehicle which could be adapted to passenger transport at weekends. 1920s developed express coach services, private hire, etc, which became its major activity, trading as Grey Green Coaches from 1929. By mid 1930s London's leading coach operator. Incorporated as George Ewer & Co Ltd in 1930 when at Stamford Hill and public company 1947. Grew rapidly by acquisition. Started car dealerships after 1950s and gave up haulage work 1980. 1969 Grey Green Coaches Ltd established to operate passenger services within George Ewer Group.1980 acquired by T Cowie Ltd of Sunderland

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