Commemorative plaque 60197
Overview
Commemorative plaque 60197 is recorded as Blue plaque in England Gloucester. This blue commemorative plaque records: Near this site in Quay Street stood the factory where COTTON motor- cycles were made from 1923 to 1972. 'Win on Sunday: Sell on Monday' was the company's ethos.
Why it was made
The saved account records: This blue commemorative plaque records: Near this site in Quay Street stood the factory where COTTON motor- cycles were made from 1923 to 1972.
People and events
The saved account records: 'Win on Sunday: Sell on Monday' was the company's ethos.
How it worked
The saved account records: The pre-war bikes were made using founder Bill Cotton's patented triangulated frame.
What remains
The saved account records: Post-war, high performance lightweight off-road bikes were developed by Monty Denley and Pat Onions.
Why it mattered
Commemorative plaque 60197 matters as a recorded blue plaque tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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