F. H. Ayres
of 111 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1.
at Aldersgate Street between 1864 and 1940
Mid 19th century: The company was started by Frederick Henry Ayres in London,. It produced rocking horses until about 1940. Occasionally the horses carried a manufacturer's stamp or plate but most either did not or the marks have disappeared over the years.
1914 Manufacturers of all Indoor and Outdoor Sports and Games Requisites, 111, Aldersgate Street, London, E.C. Established in 1810. One of the oldest and largest businesses of the kind in London. Extensive premises at above address, containing a very comprehensive stock, and possessing complete facilities for manufacturing upon a large scale all requisites for Lawn Tennis, Cricket, Golf, Croquet, &c.; also for Billiards and Bagatelle, Boxing, Fencing, Gymnastic Apparatus, and all indoor and outdoor games.
1922 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Requisites for Tennis, Cricket, Croquet, Golf, Football, Hockey, Badminton, Bowls, Archery, Billiards; Indoor Games; Gymnastic Apparatus; Rocking Horses. (Stand No. H.37) [1]
1929 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Requisites for Tennis, Cricket, Croquet, Golf, Football, Hockey, Badminton, Bowls, Archery, Polo, Racquets, Fives, Skittles, Ski, Toboggans, Sledges, Billiards, Bagatelle, Indoor Games, Gymnastic Apparatus, Fencing, Boxing, Rocking Horses. (Stand No. B.35) [2]
c.1943 Acquired by Slazengers