
Images of Wm. Brayshaw’s family c1886, Please – Click Here.
Title | Wm. Brayshaw & Sons |
Date | 1886 |
Location | Yeadon |
Photo ID | V887 |
Comment | A photograph of Wm. Brayshaw taken in 1886, aged 46 years. The company began as a blacksmiths and wheelwrights in the late 19th century, by 1889 they were making wagons for Romany and show (fairground) people. It was their boast that everything but the wheels and tyres were made by them at their works in Marshall Street, Yeadon. In 1930 the average cost of a new wagon was £300-£400, the more decorative and superior models could cost up to £1,000. Brayshaw’s only worked for showmen (fairground men), the last models they produced had showers, cocktail cabinets, fridges and other luxury fittings. Image donated by Jack Brayshaw – Great Grandson. |
Wm. Brayshaw & Sons – 1906
Showman’s van built for Mr and Mrs Bert Holland of Swadlingcote in Derbyshire, presumably the couple standing inside. This van was built by William Brayshaw & Sons of Yeadon. Workmen appear to be painting the exterior which is opulently finished, the side in view has two large religious paintings. A second van with similar front decoration is parked alongside.
Previous Comments:
Re E105
Davbuzz
I recognise the chap sat in the doorway as Leslie Brayshaw, is the little girl his daughter Rosie? She was born in 1935, so that would seem to fit.
03 May 2013.
Re E105
adminch05
Comments from Alfred Brayshaw: “The little girl is my sister, my father is sat down. The man in the middle is Robbie Preston, The man second from right is Tom Raines.
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Consolidated by Elaine Ellwood. 09 December 2021.
Last updated: 17 January 2023 – All images reviewed.