The collection contains letters addressed to George Henry Butcher from various automobile agents, car clubs and garages, relating to various aspects of the motor industry (1917-1962, some in French); and a brief history of James Fryer Ltd, an Herefordshire garage which was managed by Butcher.
George Henry Butcher collection
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- ReferenceGB 307 BUT
- Dates of Creation1917-c1990s/00s
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish French
- Physical Description1 box
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Administrative / Biographical History
[Information from History of James Fryer Ltd by Basil Butcher].
George Henry Butcher (1875-1961) started his career making bicycles, later progressing to motor cycles and cars. He was also a chauffeur to Mrs Foster of Brockhampton Court.In 1908 James Fryer went into business with Butcher, opening The Green Dragon Garage in Hereford with Butcher as Manager.During WWI, Butcher was involved in food production, and was awarded an MBE.
For more information, please see Motor Sport, December 1977, pp.1558-1563.
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