Doug and his brother Ken both enjoyed fame in wrestling in the 1960's and 1970's, and also appeared in many events shown on television.
The company was founded by Doug Joyce in the 1960s. The building, on a plot which was used by United Counties buses as a resting place, stood in front of the Scout Headquarters building. The building was greatly enlarged as the business grew, and an eye-catching red, white and blue strip was added.
The business expanded and now offers vehicle servicing and MOT testing, as well as tyres.
Taken at the time of a fire at Stromag (?1970s) in the old Claridge's factory
Orbit Tyres van of the 1990s
This photograph was taken in 2008 by Jim Hollis, from the Church tower. It shows the tyre company's premises on Skinners Hill and the War Memorial.
Photograph taken from the 'Phoenix' building (through glass) in July 2015, shortly before the adjoining Stromag (ex Claridge's Shoe Factory)
building was to be be demolished.
