In this section you can find some pointers on how to establish a year of build of your Dawes
Catalogues
The Catalogue Section, although far from Complete, is a valuable source of information
Head Badge Timeline
A timeline of Head Badges used by Dawes Cycles Ltd Birmingham 1926-2000
Serial Number Location
The Location of the Serial or Frame Number changed over the Years
Williams Chain Sets
Williams Chain Rings and Cranks were fitted to many English Bicycles till roughly 1965. As the cranks and rings are stamped with a Trademark and a Year Code, they can provide a good Guideline to the vintage of your Bicycle