Phillips joined Tube Investments around 1919–20, according to Grace's Guide, and became part of the British Cycle Corporation in 1956. It came under Raleigh's control in 1960, when Tube Investments took over Raleigh.
Key facts
- Ownership
- Tube Investments c.1919–20; British Cycle Corporation 1956; Raleigh control from 1960
Phillips models
Years show the earliest and latest evidence found so far, not exact production dates.
Police / military
Other
Photos
Photos: Garry Gregory. Captions say only what each photo shows. More in the photo gallery.
Sources for this brand
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.
- Grace's Guide to British Industrial History: Phillips Cycles
- Grace's Guide to British Industrial History: British Cycle Corporation
- International Cycling History Conference proceedings: Tony Hadland, 'Raleigh UK in the Last Quarter of the 20th Century'
- Online Bicycle Museum: '1940s Phillips Mk.V* Military Roadster'