J W Waldron's Smith & Bicycle Works

J. W. Waldron’s Smith & Bicycle Works – Brighton, circa 1901 Brighton and Hove, England – United Kingdom

Step back to a time when the penny-farthing ruled the roads! This fantastic image shows the exterior of J. W. Waldron’s Smith & Bicycle Works around 1901, right in the heart of Brighton. The proud craftsmen pose with their latest models – towering front wheels, intricate chains, and unmistakable Victorian flair. Just above, wheels hang from the loft like steel halos, hinting at the industrious spirit of the era.

1901 marked the death of Queen Victoria and the dawn of the Edwardian age, an era of elegance, invention, and growing social change. Bicycles, once a curiosity, were now transforming everyday life — from commuting to courtship.

🕰️ Can you imagine riding one of these through the cobbled streets of old Brighton?

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