J. Birch
From Graces Guide
J. Birch was as early pioneer of the bicycle when in 1819 he produced three novel tricycles including the Trivector a three man carriage that propelled the machine with hand cranks. It travelled the 54 miles from London to Brighton in seven hours. [1]
- 1851 Award at the 1851 Great Exhibition. See details at 1851 Great Exhibition: Reports of the Juries: Class VI. (Probably not the same business!!!)
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Sources of Information
- ↑ Bicycle, The History by David V. Herlihy. Pub. 2004