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Re: Hi Neil, It would be good to show either one the bike, if they are still around.

Re: Hi Neil, Am I correct in thinking that Cecil Jones may still be with us? Thanks Jon

Re: Thanks very much for solving the mystery. The BJR badge obviously stands for Barrass Jones Robson. The prominent partner Barrass being displayed on the downtube. A bit of detective work should revealed more about the Shields Rd premises. The bicycle will be used on VCC runs in 2017. Thanks...

Re: It's where Morrisons is now. I've posted it on a local history group too. Someone suggested a link between Barrass and Denton Cycles. The Fellowship of Old Timers may have information. All to be followed up.

Re: I think Sid and Tom only had one s in their surname, ie Barras. But who was G Barrass or BJR? I have maintained the bike mechanically and rebuilt the back wheel. To do the paintwork, scruffy though it is, would destroy it's history Forgive the clippers pedals. I hate toeclips and...

Re: Hi, thanks for the reply. Follow the link below (or copy and paste it)and you will be able to view an album of photos. Note that the front wheel is a later item albeit with Reynolds wing nuts. https://plus.google.com/photos/11265199 ... 4776810897

I have a 1951 path race bicycle (dated from Williams chainwheel). It is fitted with Bayliss Wiley BB and rear hub + Conloy rim. it's a good machine and the head badge with eagle type motif is marked BJR 78 Shields Rd West. The downtube has G Barrass written in gothic script. Any knowledge of...