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Black plaque № 55620

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CALCOTT - Calcott Bros and West were established in 1885 and operated from three site before moving here in 1896 as Calcott Bros. The firm originally manufactured cycles, the 'XL' being the best known. In 1913 Calcott produced their first car and introduced the famous 'Ten' (10 h.p.) a year later. A 1921 cabriolet version can be seen in the Coventry Transport Museum, whose radiator inspired the design of this plaque. The ailing Calcott was taken over by Singer in 1926. Astleys acquired the premises a little before the 2nd World War. This well known Coventry firm originally traded as rope, canvas and paint manufacturers. Only the renaissance style office block now survives (1896) designed by E.J. Purnell. Most of the workshops at the rear were demolished to make way for student accommodation (2006-2007) - Coventry City Council & UNITE 2007

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