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Barton's lost bike empire
From a small blacksmith’s shop to a worldwide exporter of his own manufactured bicycles.
From a small blacksmith’s shop to a worldwide exporter of his own manufactured bicycles. An exhibition at Baysgarth House explores the history of Fred Hopper’s bicycle factory in Barton. Josh Gorroño Chapman went to meet CEO of The Ropewalk charity, Liz Bennet, to see the tiny exhibit they have set up as part of Baysgarth House Museum renovations.