Harry John Lawson, English inventor of a safety bicycle, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

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Harry John Lawson, English inventor of a safety bicycle, 19th century. In 1879 Lawson produced the first bicycle driven by a chain from centrally positioned pedals to the rear wheel. It was not until 5 years later, in 1884, that a model named the Lawson bicyclette appeared which could withstand the rigours of actual use.

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