Humber advertised itself as 'established 1878' and made its first safety cycle in 1884, according to Grace's Guide. After an 1888 amalgamation its cycle works were at Beeston, Nottingham. Raleigh took over Humber's cycle division in 1932.
Key facts
- Founded
- Cycles from 1878 ('established 1878')
- Based
- Beeston, Nottingham (1888 amalgamation)
- Ownership
- Cycle division to Raleigh 1932
Humber models
Years show the earliest and latest evidence found so far, not exact production dates.
Club / lightweight
- Beeston ClubmanThe Humber Beeston Clubman, model 325, is in the 1948 range according to Peter Kohler.1948
- Beeston TouristPeter Kohler lists the Humber Beeston Tourist, No. 329, as the Humber version of the Lenton Tourist introduced in June 1949.1949
- StreakThe Humber Streak, No. 327, was shown at the London show in December 1951 for the 1952 model year, according to Peter Kohler.1952
- Beeston SportsPeter Kohler identifies the Humber Beeston Sports as the same model as Raleigh's Lenton Sports No. 25, sold under the Humber name.Undated
- ClipperPeter Kohler lists the Humber Clipper as No. 328 but gives no year.Undated
Sources for this brand
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.