1st Edition
Raleigh and the British Bicycle Industry An Economic and Business History, 1870–1960
318 Pages
by
Routledge
318 Pages
by
Routledge
318 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book is the first comprehensive history of the development of the British bicycle industry from the perspective of business and economic history. Focusing on themes such as entrepreneurship, personal capitalism, and organisational, technological and cultural change, the shifting fortunes of the industry are traced through the business history of one of its leading firms, Raleigh. The history... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Raleigh and the British bicycle industry; Boom, bust and progress: the British bicycle industry 1870-1914; Frank Bowden and the making of the Raleigh Cycle Co., c.1887-1914; The ’golden age’ of cycling: depression and recovery in the inter-war years; From father to son: Harold Bowden and entrepreneurial ’optimism’ at Raleigh, 1914-39; Progress and challenge: the British bicycle industry in the post-war years, 1945-60; Triumphs and adversities: Raleigh Industries Ltd, 1939-60; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Roger Lloyd-Jones, M. J. Lewis
'... offers an informative, well-researched history of the firm... offers an informative business history of a major British bicycle manufacturer... provides a rich source of information.' Albion '... provides a fascinating insight into a relatively under-researched sector and illuminates issues such as personal capitalism, strategic management and the influence of overseas competition in British manufacturing industry... The book provides a welcome and enjoyable addition to British business history.' Business History
