There is a Carllton website that might be helpful.
http://www.carltoncycles.me.uk/
Lyn Meredith, Caanberra, Australia
> So when did Worksop-produced models bearing Carlton seatube decals first
> appear otherwise marked as Raleigh? I know these were around by the late
> 60's, but that is a decade after the acquisition. Did this occur much
> earlier?
>
> I guess one might say production of Carlton's "own frames" lasted until
> the Worksop facility was closed some time in the mid 70's. Did I read
> somewhere that this was the result of a fire rather than just a management
> decision? Did high-end Raleighs continue to carry the Carlton seattube
> decal after Worksop was closed?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Moos
> Big Spring, TX
>
> NIGEL LAND <ndland@btinternet.com> wrote:
> Chuck,
> According to Lloyd-Jones and Lewis "Raleigh and the British Bicycle
> Industry", essential reading for serious Raleigh enthusiasts, Carlton was
> taken over in December 1959. This was presumably the same date that
> production of 'their own frames' ceased. It all depends on your
> definition.
> It is often said that history is written by the victors. So far as cycling
> is concerned I am still waiting for the definitive Shimano version
> .........
> Nigel Land
> Barton on Humber
> UK
> PS On a similar theme I asked for Falcon frame numbers and dates some time
> ago, with no feedback.
>
>
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> Hi Folks,
>
> I've spent some time going through the archives but I still am coming up
> "empty" regarding a few things: When was Carlton purchased by
> Raleigh?
> When did Carlton STOP producing their own frames? What would be a fairly
> accurate idea of the production date for frame #G2946? And, what do the
> various
> letters in Carlton's serial numbers designate?
>
> Thanking All in advance..........
>
> Chuck Brooks
> Malta, NY