davis bros

I heard quite a bit about this company (bit before my time though) from a real old character who sadly passed away some years ago. His name was Ken Morley and we both lived in the Padgate area (I still do.) I am assuming he must have worked for them in the very early 60’s and his claim to fame was that he was the first lorry driver to get a speeding ticket on the new M6 Preston by-pass. Not actually sure if he was with Davis then but I believe they didn’t hang about. I don’t know how true it was but I ran with him much later on at GL Baker and I could never keep up with him! A tall good looking chap (could have been a double for David Niven) with hands like shovels - he could also pick up 4 pint glasses from the top with one hand, and drink you under the table. Great man