Alexander Eric Moulton
Dr Alexander Eric Moulton (1920-2012), engineer and designer of the Moulton cycle
1920 April 9th. Born Stratford upon Avon. He was the great grandson of Stephen Moulton, who began making vulcanised rubber in Britain in 1848
Educated at Marlborough College and Kings College, Cambridge, where he studied Mechanical Engineering.
WWII. Employed by the Bristol Aeroplane Co
In the late 1950s, following the acquisition of the family firm by Avon Rubber Co, Moulton established a new enterprise, Moulton Developments.
Formed Moulton Bicycles
1968 Awarded the Royal Designer for Industry award
2012 December 9th. Died Bradford.