Thanks for this little lesson in history telling about the roots and heritage of a once iconic brand. It makes one wonder what gloriuos innovations we may have been witnessing today had such manufacturing not shifted to foreign shores.

My grandfather was a foreman in the machine shop at this factory and my father also worked there in the early 1950's. I have a solid silver cup that was presented to the winner of the small bore rifle team winner by J.A. Prestwich. My grandfather won it so my times in the 1920's they gave him the cup to keep. It is beautifully engraved with the J.A

Absolutely love your choice of background music ..

That was a great film. I've seen a lot of JAP engined bikes at the classic show but didn't know about their manufacturing history. So many bikes were made in the UK back then. If you ever get chance to visit the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, it showcases virtually every British made bike built.

excellent ,enjoyed watching this, real engineering. Great subject.

The V-twin engines were a work of art.

A very interesting bit of industrial history, Noob.

Fascinating!! Thank you.

This is great, Angelo. I can see I'm going to be spending a lot of time digging into your back catalogue....