Samuel Ledgard
(1874-1952)
garage proprietor, caterer to royalty and the nobility, farmer, brewer, private operator of bus and coach services in Yorkshire, quarry owner, haulage contractor, and publican
Died aged c. 78
Wikidata WikipediaSamuel Ledgard (1874–1952) was a Leeds entrepreneur who became a major West Yorkshire Independent bus operator. Following his death in 1952, his executors continued to operate the Samuel Ledgard bus company until 1967, when it was acquired by the West Yorkshire Road Car Company.
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Samuel Ledgard (1874 - 1952) was landlord here 1896 - 1952. The renowned private operator of bus and coach services in Yorkshire, in a remarkable career he was also a farmer, brewer, garage proprietor, quarry owner, haulage contractor and caterer to royalty and the nobility.
Nelson Inn, 210-212 Armley Rd, Leeds, United Kingdom where they was