About the Business
We have recently moved to our new workshop in Hilperton where we have also invested in all new equipment. His father, Don was a partner in Keates Garages Ltd in Bradford on Avon. His grandfather, another Donald, and great-grandfather, Reginald were also proprietors of the business in partnership with other members of their family, Ron, Basil and Steven. The original garage was established in 1910 by D R Keates and known by that name for many years.
It was in St Margaret's Street in Bradford on Avon. The picture is from the 1930s and shows the original garage. In the 1960s the garage moved to Frome Road, on to land bought by the family from the railway. The picture shows Oliver's great-grandfather, Reg on the forecourt of the new garage.
Location & Hours
Marsh Road
