A 1956 F.C. Parkes 'Autograph' lady's bicycle survives in the Online Bicycle Museum, which says Sun made bicycles under the Parkes name from the 1930s to the 1950s and calls the Autograph a top-quality bike in its day.
NoteBadged F.C. Parkes. The museum says Sun ran a separate company making bicycles under the Parkes name from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Wheels and tyres
- 26in wheels1956 · Ladies' — Online Bicycle Museum
Lighting and fittings
- Britannia Quick-Fit mudguards marked F.C. Parkes Autograph1956 · Ladies' — Online Bicycle Museum
What the sources say
| Year | Name · variant | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | F.C. Parkes (Sun) 'Autograph' Ladies' Bicycle · Ladies' | 21in frame; 26in wheels; Britannia Quick-Fit mudguards marked F.C. Parkes Autograph; described as a top-quality bike in its day | Online Bicycle Museum |
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.