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Ynyshir off topic
« on: Monday 13 December 10 14:48 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone confirm or not . If the Bown motorcycle was ever manufactured in Ynyshir if so when and where. Thankyou. Alun.

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Re: Ynyshir off topic
« Reply #1 on: Monday 13 December 10 15:18 GMT (UK) »
Bowns were incorporated into the Aberdale Cycle Company in the 1930's, and built auto-cycles at a plant at Llwynypia, Tonypandy.

These days, there's just the Rhondda Golf Club lying between Ynyshir and Llwynypia!
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Re: Ynyshir off topic
« Reply #2 on: Monday 13 December 10 23:21 GMT (UK) »
Hi Thankyou very much for the information, very much appreciated. Alun.

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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 14 December 10 07:41 GMT (UK) »
Forgot to mention: production stopped in 1954 (I believe)
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