Wards of Devizes (Motors) Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Ward's Cycles
- Ward, Samuel H
- Bath Garages
- Hall & Faire
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Devizes, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, South West, England
Sectors:
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Transport equipment production
Bicycle & components production
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Distribution - retailing
Bicycle & motorcycle retailing & repairing
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Distribution - retailing
Motor vehicle & accessories retailing & repairing
Notes:
Established 1896 as Ward's Cycles by Samuel H Ward, b1872. Retailed, hired, repaired and, later, made cycles from bought in components. 1905 established a garage for motor car repairs, later at Hazelands, and in 1907 started motor car agency and acted for several manufacturers, initially Sunbeam, Triumph, etc. 1913 opened showrooms. Built strong links with Morris Motors especially from the 1920s. 1954 sold to Bath Garages, from 1965 owned by Hall & Faire. Name discontinued 1970s [2023]
Publications:
- Ward's Motors of Devizes by Drinkwater, Paul
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Ward's Cycles
- Ward, Samuel H
- Bath Garages
- Hall & Faire
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Devizes, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, South West, England
Sectors:
- Transport equipment production Bicycle & components production
- Distribution - retailing Bicycle & motorcycle retailing & repairing
- Distribution - retailing Motor vehicle & accessories retailing & repairing
Notes:
Established 1896 as Ward's Cycles by Samuel H Ward, b1872. Retailed, hired, repaired and, later, made cycles from bought in components. 1905 established a garage for motor car repairs, later at Hazelands, and in 1907 started motor car agency and acted for several manufacturers, initially Sunbeam, Triumph, etc. 1913 opened showrooms. Built strong links with Morris Motors especially from the 1920s. 1954 sold to Bath Garages, from 1965 owned by Hall & Faire. Name discontinued 1970s [2023]Publications:
- Ward's Motors of Devizes by Drinkwater, Paul