Tracing a Matchless dealer of the past

[G3L1946]

Good morning to all,

I'm researching the history of my 1947 G3L . The Certificate of Authenticity shows the dealer as being "Taylors".
The original index number, retained, would indicate that the motorcycle was first registered in Central London. However, that might not indicate, with any accuracy, where this particular dealership was located. I use 'was' as my research, thus far, fails to reveal any such motorcycle dealership.

Maybe someone has some local knowledge or researched this before? Is there a historical list of motorcycle dealerships?

Any information would be most appreciated.

Regards,

Steve

[spookefoote1956]

Your warranty will be well out of date now Steve

[G3L1946]

I thought I had at least a few more years left! I noticed petrol went up from 1s/6d a gallon when I filled up in York last week! Doesn’t time fly!

Cheers,

Steve

[Eamonn]

In London area, there are records of:

Taylor and Co - 21A Store Street

H Taylor & Co., 135 London Road, Kingstone on Thames, Surrey (Moved to High Holborn in Aug 1933)

H Taylor & Co, Tichborne Court, High Holborn, London WC1

Taylor Matterson Ltd., 81-83 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12

[G3L1946]

Hi Eamonn,

Thank you. That fits in, being a Londoner ( now Northerner! ) I know High Holborn and it certainly would be classed as Central London. The information you kindly provided will now enable me to further my research. I will see if any old photos exist online.
Much appreciated,

Steve