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Royal Ruby Cycle Co. Ltd Biography Biography
Motorcycle manufacturer established in Ancoats, Manchester, c1900. Royal Ruby were motorcycles produced from 1911 to 1933, in various locations. They moved to Altrincham in 1919, and then to Oldham in 1923. The post-war recession affected the firm badly and it went into liquidation. In 1924, Horrocks' Motor House purchased the company's goodwill and assets.

Scope and Content
Two original advertisements taken from a magazine, for Royal Ruby bicycles.
Physical description
The items are in a good condition.
Archival history
These items were purchased from an online shop in 2008.
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum
Subject
Cycling
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.

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