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Shelvoke and Drewry

English manufacturer of heavy-duty road vehicles

Shelvoke and Drewry was a manufacturer of special purpose commercial vehicles based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. It was best known for its innovative waste collection vehicles that were the preferred choice of municipal authorities in the UK together with their gully emptiers, cesspool cleaning vehicles and street watering and washing vehicles.2 It was founded by Harry Shelvoke and James Sidney Drewry.1 It ceased to exist in 1992.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1922Founded1
  • HeadquartersLetchworth Garden City1

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Shelvoke and Drewry was a manufacturer of special purpose commercial vehicles based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. It was best known for its innovative waste collection vehicles that were the preferred choice of municipal authorities in the UK together with their gully emptiers, cesspool cleaning vehicles and street watering and washing vehicles.2

The story

Founded by Harry Shelvoke and James Sidney Drewry in 1922.1

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Timeline

  1. 1992Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1922Founded Founded1

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