Matchless [SEP] dissolved or abolished
Matchless
Matchless is one of the oldest marques of British motorcycles, manufactured in Plumstead, London, between 1899 and 1966. A wide range of models were produced under the Matchless name, ranging from small two-strokes to 750 cc four-stroke twins. Matchless had a long history of racing success; a Matchless ridden by Charlie Collier won the first single-cylinder race in the first Isle of Man TT in 1907.
In 1938, Matchless and AJS became part of Associated Motorcycles (AMC), both
; in Rhys's time, it was dedicated to St. Mary. 
The priory dissolved in 1538 after which time it was converted into a mansion and granted to Bisham, Berkshire, and subsequently to William and Mary Cavendish (1539/40). In the mid 17th century Cardigan Priory was the favoured home of Katherine Philips, known as "The Matchless Orinda". In 1922 it was re-opened by Dame Margaret Lloyd George as the Cardigan District and Memorial Hospital.
Grounds.
The priory was set on 200 acres