In 1819, made and sold Britain's first bicycle in its hobby-horse form. As a coachmaker Johnson was able to make significant improvements to the two-wheel velocipede, as invented by von Drais. He obtained a patent for his "pedestrian curricle", manufactured them and opened a school teaching people how to ride them. They became a bit of a craze with even the Prince Regent riding them.
Died at home and was buried at St Martin's Chapel, Camden Town.
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Denis Johnson
City of Westminster Denis Johnson (c.1760 - 1833) from his workshop on this ...
Originally an association of fur traders, it is now an educational and charitable institution. It is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London.
Erected at the entrance to the Bishop of London's Park.
Dutch merchant and jeweller to the king. Benefactor of Latymer School. Edith Streets, discussing Linden House in Upper Mall, writes: "This is used as a sailing and rowing clubhouse, owned by the L...
Exotic shop dealing in wild animals. It was run by Charles Jamrach, who inherited the business from his father. Known to seafarers throughout the world, they would bring animals from distant lands ...
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