HELP to identify this old bike

[Afen]

hi ive got this old frame and engine but need help to identify what it is here are a few pictures

[chaterlea25]

Hi,
Francis Barnett built like a bridge 
https://www.google.ie/search?q=francis+barnett+built+like+a+bridge&biw=1120&bih=820&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=NQd9VNaGA_Lg7QbUjIBA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ

I'm sure someone more enlightened on the various models will be more exact
Can you find any engine or frame numbers?

HTH
John

[Afen]

thanks john for the help I've found these numbers

[33d6]

The engine is a 196cc Villiers 2E engine. Made 1930-40. It is rarely possible to give the exact year of manufacture. You can only say that particular type of engine was made between this date and that date. It is the cheap cooking version of the 196cc engines Villiers made at that time but can be much improved by exchanging the standard cast iron piston with the aluminium piston fitted to the 196cc Super Sport Villiers of the same era. Super Sport pistons are also easier to find.
Given the frame number the VMCC or Fanny Bee owners Club can easily identify the year of manufacture.
Finally,  Pathe News filmed a segment showing two workers from the Fanny Bee factory erecting one of those 'Built like a Bridge' frames. Its worth looking at.
All in all, a lightweight worth restoring.
Cheers,

[Afen]

Cheers for the info 33d6 on my frame it's much appreciated unfortally I have to many vintage bikes and haven't got the room to start another one (according to the wife ) so i will be selling it

[33d6]

We'll have to divide your answer in to its relevant parts. No one has too many vintage bikes. Many have a wife who says any vintage bike is one too many. Sounds like you're normal for the breed.
Whatever happens, there will be someone out there only too delighted to get the wee beast back on the road.
Cheers,