User:Waggie/sandbox/John Boultbee Brooks

https://www.forbes.com/sites/allisonolms/2018/06/28/bags-and-backpacks-youll-love-on-and-off-the-bike/#29c9751a177f

http://www.theweek.co.uk/75574/brooks-england-riding-high Founded in Birmingham in 1866, began producing equestrian harnesses and tackles. Brooks moved to a bicycle for transport following the death of his horse in 1878.

https://www.bicycleretailer.com/new-products/2016/06/13/brooks-introduces-150th-anniversary-saddles Founded Brooks in 1866

https://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/manufacturing/birmingham-day-2014-brooks-england-6771351 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc2s-inside-factory-saddles-up-11755651 JB Brooks & Co., founded in 1866 off New Street in Birmingham, initially producing horse saddles, and then bike saddles following the death of the horse Mr. Brooks used to commute in 1879. Following his first leather bicycle saddle, the B17, he moved adjacent to the Snow Hill Railway station, and the operation eventually expanded to Smethwick. A bicycle loaned to him after the death of his horse...

http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/10043712.Historic_Bromsgrove_mansion_goes_up_for_sale/ Owned Finstall house in Bromsgrove until 1924. A breeder of shire horses.