George Singer (cycle manufacturer)
George Singer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1846 Stinsford, Dorset, England |
| Died | 4 January 1909 aged 62 Coventry, Warwickshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Cycle manufacturer |
George Singer (1846 – 4 January 1909) was an English cycle manufacturer who was a pioneer of both cycle and automobile development.[1]
Singer was born at
Singer Cycle Company, that soon grew into a large business and also in 1896, at the height of popularity for cycles, he floated his business as a company with a capital of £700,000 reverting to Singer & Co Ltd.[1] The development of forks with curves is attributed to him.[2]
Singer was elected to the Coventry city council in 1881; he became an alderman in 1893 and also served as
Mayor of Coventry from 1891 to 1894.[1] He resigned from the council in 1898 as his interests were more with philanthropy and charity than politics.[1]
Singer died on 4 January 1909, aged 62 at his home at Coundon Court in Coventry.[1] which is now used as the site of Coundon Court school.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Mr. George Singer". Obituaries. The Times. No. 38849. London. 6 January 1909. p. 11.
- ^ Kevin Atkinson (2013). The Singer Story: The Cars, Commercial Vehicles, Bicycles & Motorcycles. Veloce Publishing Ltd. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
The curved front forks of a bicycle are a George Singer patent, and still in use today.