rob237 89 Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 In an attempt to wake the group from its current comotose state, name the beard from Nottingham's past. And what was his major achievement? Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Is it Jimmy Edwards? http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles...e_7773005.shtml Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Is it Jimmy Edwards? http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles...e_7773005.shtml Take That, Boy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Is it Jimmy Edwards? !tony! ......more than half a century out! Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Sir Walter Raliegh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I must confess I am stumped to which one of the two gentlemen inventors of the Sturmey Archer gear hub he is.......He's either Henry Sturmey or James Archer but then again I maybe wronge on both counts...... My wifes father worked for Raleigh for over twenty five years in the braizing shop making bike axles.....just a bit of useless info..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 My wifes father worked for Raleigh for over twenty five years in the braizing shop making bike axles.....just a bit of useless info..... He'd have recognised the beard owner instantly...... Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 reminds me of that advert we used to see on the telly a few years ago.. "I was so impressed, I went and bought the company" the gentleman would exclaim.. now what was his name, and what company did he buy? Victor Kiam....Remington Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Sir Frank Bowden Bt. 1848-1921 The creator of Raleigh Industries...... "In 1887 Frank Bowden was told he had only months to live. Rather than accept hs fate, he chose to follow the advice of his doctor who told him to take up cycling to save his life. To improve his health, he went to Raleigh Street, where he found 12 men in a small workshop producing three cycles a week. Bowden then decided to buy the workshop and the Raleigh Cycle Company was founded...." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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