Bonnick Cycle Co
From Graces Guide
Probable connection with Bonnick, Evans, Bonnick and Co
1870 At a time when the weaving industry was flourishing in Coventry, William Riley, (Junior) became a master weaver in his family's business, which also produced weaving machinery for sale to other businesses, an activity which provided him with a sound engineering knowledge.
The weaving industry, however, soon entered a period of rapid decline, forcing William Riley to seek more profitable ventures
1885 company founded by Arthur Bonnick
1890 Riley and his associates acquired the Bonnick Cycle Co., which they re-named the Riley Cycle Co six years later.
1896 Company bought by William Riley, (Junior) and became the Riley Cycle Co
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- Contributor JW 1st December 2010 </ref>