A storefront for W. King and Co. with a large Humber advertisement on a wheeled board parked on the pavement by two men.

9 Victoria Avenue

9 Victoria Avenue, Cambridge

History of 9 Victoria Avenue

W King and Co, Cycle and Motor Makers

The location of the photo at the site of the current University Cycles can be clinched by the position of the Victoria Avenue sign and the rainwater downpipe! For more information about William King see Bridge Street entry.

1937

Charles N Mitcham, draper

A three-story yellow brick building with a cycle shop on the ground floor, featuring a bicycle displayed on the shop roof.

University Cycles, Victoria Avenue (SJM 2026)

Faded lettering is visible on the weathered plaster of a gable end wall, positioned above a white brick building roof.

Ghost sign on side of University Cycles, Victoria Avenue (SJM 2026)

A vintage bicycle rests on the flat roof above the University Cycles shop front, set against a yellow brick building facade.

9 Victoria Avenue, Cambridge (RGL2026)

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Victoria Avenue

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