Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Telegram received by telephone requesting the delivery of a Jaguar to Shotton Summers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A-12538 14/3/36 WHK x262 3 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 1.5. Date: 2.7.36 To: Robotham. R R By: Da from: Connahs Quay 12.35. .8 Please deliver Jaguar s… | ||
| Scan002 | Travel booking confirmation from Thos. Cook & Son for three cabins on a steamer to Belfast for the T.T. Races. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: SIR EDMUND WYLDbore SMITH. STANLEY ADAMS. LT-COL. H. L. C. BACKHOUSE, D.S.O. BARON GIULIO BLANC (ITALIAN). B. D. F. DOCKER. LEON J. GARCEY (AMERICAN). (FORMERLY BELGIAN). SIR EDWARD GRIGG,… | ||
| Scan003 | Photographs of Bugatti and Talbot cars from the Grand Prix at Montlhéry. | ||
| View original record | 5 X-262 To Rm. Derby. Showrooms Sr/Crn7/ET.3.7.36 Dear Rm., Further to my memo SrI/Crn.I.7.36, I am attaching hereto four more photographs of the Bugatti and Talbot which competed in the Grand Prix at… | ||
| Scan004 | French newspaper report from 'L'Intran Sportif' on the Grand Prix de la Marne automobile race. | ||
| View original record | 6 C L'INTRAN SPORTIF • Dernier LA REVANCHE DU GRAND PRIX AUTOMOBILE DE L'A.C.F. COUP DOUBLE WIMILLE gagne de haute lutte le Grand Prix de la Marne Robert Benoist est second et René Dreyfus troisième… | ||
| Scan005 | Page from the French newspaper 'L'Intransigeant' detailing the '6 heures d'Angers' air race and other news. | ||
| View original record | L'INTRANSIGEANT DERNIERE HEURE (SUITE) (Par télégrammes et téléphone de nos envoyés spéciaux et de nos correspondants particuliers.) A GAUCHES La fête champêtre de la Fédération Sportive du Travail La… | ||
| Scan008 | Letter to J.R. Engineering Co. regarding modifications to an Ulster Bentley, including tank capacity and a shock absorber joint pin. | ||
| View original record | x262 HS|Rm E.2/HP. 4th July 1936. Mr J.Ridlington., Messrs. The J.R. Engineering Co., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, LONDON.W.11. Dear Mr Ridlington, re Ulster Bentley. Many thanks for your letter of the… | ||
| Scan009 | Sheet 2 of a letter regarding modifications for studs, wings, and exhaust pipes, and returning T.T. regulations. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) will help you. With regard to the 12 special double ended studs for attaching wings to stays, we will see that these are put in hand. You will notice from the tank drawing that we show a 3"… | ||
| Scan010 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club arranging a visit to the Derby works to discuss E.R. Hall's Bentley for the 1936 Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference E MH/CP. Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone: WHITEHALL 2345 (26… | ||
| Scan011 | Letter to M. Hudlass of The Royal Automobile Club arranging a meeting to discuss the 1936 Tourist Trophy race. | ||
| View original record | x-62 9 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.21/KW. 9th July, 1936. M. Hudlass Esq., The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your letter of the 7th July. We should certainly like… | ||
| Scan012 | The supply of studs to Mr. Ridlington of the J.R. Engineering Co. | ||
| View original record | X262 To RHC. Hs/Rm.10/KW.10.7.36. 10 With reference to the attached correspondence, will you please supply these studs direct to Mr. Ridlington of the J.R. Engineering Co. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan013 | Letter to J.R. Engineering Co. Ltd. confirming studs are being prepared for despatch. | ||
| View original record | 11 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.9/KW. 10th July, 1936. The J.R. Engineering Co.Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, LONDON, W.11. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of July 4th, these studs are being put in… | ||
| Scan014 | Album page showing two photographs of vintage Simca-Fiat racing cars at a track event. | ||
| View original record | 26 SIMC AT 24 SIMCA-FIAT REPUSSEAU 18 19 | ||
| Scan015 | Preparation of a Bentley for the 1936 Tourist Trophy Race, including fuel, tyres, and aerodynamics. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Ra. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. x262 Hs/Rm.19/KW.13.7.36. Car for the Tourist Trophy Race 1936. After a general discussion of the conditions, it has been agreed to fit the extremely… | ||
| Scan016 | The aerodynamic design and streamlining of car bodies for Le Mans and T.T. races, mentioning E.R. Hall's car and wind tunnel testing. | ||
| View original record | -2- For Le Mans, E.R. Hall had a body which followed our recommendations with regard to the tail but not respecting the front end. It was alleged to give a good wind tunnel figure but there did not… | ||
| Scan017 | Letter discussing a Lagonda cylinder head and steering box ratios for T.T. regulations. | ||
| View original record | Telephone CANFORD CLIFFS 543 VISITORS 700 BRANKSOME CHINE HOTEL LIMITED DIRECTORS: D. WOLF. R. WOLF. BRANKSOME CHINE BOURNEMOUTH Also "MARINE HYDRO" RHYL. N. WALES July 14th 1936. Dear P.m, I thought… | ||
| Scan018 | On hotel letterhead comparing the driving performance of a new Lagonda model. | ||
| View original record | Telephone CANFORD CLIFFS 848. VISITORS 700. BRANKSOME CHINE HOTEL LIMITED DIRECTORS: D.WOLF. R.WOLF. BRANKSOME CHINE BOURNEMOUTH Also "MARINE HYDRO" RHYL N.WALES Lagonda has a very much lower ratio on… | ||
| Scan019 | Diagram of the combustion chamber side of the cylinder head with valves in position. | ||
| View original record | 18 VALVE RETAINING TOOL SPARKING PLUG SPANNER WATER TRANSFER COVER PLATE TAPPET ROD Fig. 29. Combustion chamber side of the cylinder head with valves in position. The valve retaining tool is used when… | ||
| Scan020 | Illustration of a Lagonda 4 1/2 litre 4-seater Drop-head Coupe with a small cutaway diagram of the front. | ||
| View original record | The new 4 1/2 litre LAGONDA 4-seater Drop-head Coupe £1,125 CHASSIS £795 Connolly | ||
| Scan021 | Detailed specification sheet for a vehicle chassis, with handwritten annotations. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS SPECIFICATION Handwritten note: If this is Standard what is the T.T. job producing. ENGINE. Six cylinder. 88.5 m/m bore. 120.64 m/m stroke. 4453 c.c. R.A.C. Rating 29.13 h.p. Tax £22-10-0. The… | ||
| Scan022 | Letter to E.R. Hall discussing the performance of a car with a 1600 c.c. engine and enquiring about his Bugatti order. | ||
| View original record | X262 19 Exptl. Dept. 16th July, 1936. Hs/Rm.10/KW. E.R. Hall, Esq., Branksome Chine Hotel, Branksome Chine, Bournemouth. Dear Hall, Many thanks for your letter. Did you observe that the car… | ||
| Scan023 | Press clipping showing a photograph of the Adler-Trumpf record-breaking car. | ||
| View original record | 20 The Adler-Trumpf car which recently made six new international records Automotive Industries European photo | ||
| Scan024 | Advertisement for a first-class trip to the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race in Belfast, organised by 'The Motor' magazine. | ||
| View original record | FIRST CLASS TRIP TO BELFAST for the R·A·C· TOURIST TROPHY RACE organised by The Motor The National Motor Journal Date of Race: Saturday, 5th September, 1936, at Ards Circuit, Belfast. SPECIAL TRAINS… | ||
| Scan025 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding engine modifications for the Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | x262 21 The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1. Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference E MH/CP. Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone: WHITEHALL… | ||
| Scan026 | Tyre choices and petrol tank fitting for the 1936 Tourist Trophy Race car. | ||
| View original record | 22 S/W. To Hs/Rm. from Sg. ~~copy to E.H.~~ ~~copy to EV.~~ Sg6/D21.7.36 Re: Car for Tourist Trophy Race 1936 Referring to Hs/Rm19/KW.13.7.36, I communicated with Mr. Hall relative to the first two… | ||
| Scan027 | Letter from JR Engineering Company regarding blueprints for a petrol tank for Mr. Hall's car and an enquiry about the fitting date. | ||
| View original record | The JR ENGINEERING COMPANY GENERAL ENGINEERS AUTO ACCESSORIES EXPERT REPAIRERS J. RIDLINGTON M. I. Mech. E. M. I. Auto. E. TELEPHONE PARK 4009 OLAF STREET LATIMER ROAD (Next Barker's Coachworks)… | ||
| Scan028 | Preparations for the 1936 Tourist Trophy Race, including tyre choice, petrol tank delays, and a required cylinder head change. | ||
| View original record | xwb 24 To Sg. from Rm. c. to S. c. to By. Ha/Rm.9/KW.28.7.36. Car for the Tourist Trophy Race 1936. Sg.6/D.21.7.36. We are glad Mr. Hall has impressed Dr. Young with the severity of the conditions… | ||
| Scan029 | Requesting an urgent update on when a tank will be fitted to Mr. Hall's car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Sg10/D28.7.36 25 Re: Mr. Hall's Car Referring to Sg6/D21.7.36 and the latter part re tank, will you please wire me to-morrow morning and let me know when it will be fitted, as… | ||
| Scan030 | Short typed message to Sidgreaves about the completion of a tank for Hall. | ||
| View original record | x262 24 29.7.36. SIDGREAVES, ROLHEAD, PICCY, LONDON. HOPE COMPLETE TANK FOR HALL SECOND WEEK IN AUGUST. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| Scan031 | Letter to J.R. Engineering Co. Ltd., regarding a delay in tank production for Mr. E.R. Hall's car. | ||
| View original record | X-62 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.24/KW. 28th July, 1936. 27 The J.R. Engineering Co.Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, London, W.11. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 21st July. As final decisions with… | ||
| Scan032 | Effect of a large capacity fuel tank on the S.U. petrol pump for an Ulster Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x-62 28 To Hs/Rm. Hs/JBD.15/JH. 28.7.36. Large Capacity Tank - Ulster Bentley. The additional head of petrol will have no detrimental effect on the S.U. Petrol Pump. I have checked this using a 2'6"… | ||
| Scan033 | The car for the 1936 Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Rm. from Sg. X262 29 Sg4/D29.7.36 Re: Car for the Tourist Trophy Race 1936 Thanks for Hs/Rm.9/KW, 28.7.36, and I have written to Mr. Hall to-day as per the attached copy. Att: 1. Sg. | ||
| Scan034 | Letter to E.R. Hall confirming a telegram and explaining delays in fitting a petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | 30 Sg3/D29.7.36 29th July, 1936 E.R. Hall, Esq., Island of Shuna, Arduaine, ARGYLLSHIRE. Dear Mr. Hall, Regarding the petrol tank, I confirm telegram sent you to-day reading as follows:- "FEAR… | ||
| Scan035 | Telex requesting a detailed drawing for tank unit fixings. | ||
| View original record | X262 3/ 30.7.36 Speedofac, Phone, London. PLEASE SEND IMMEDIATELY DETAILED DRAWING OF TANK UNIT FIXINGS X.30519. Grylls. Roycar. | ||
| Scan036 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming a drawing of Tank Unit Fixing 30519 was posted. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES:… | ||
| Scan037 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons enclosing prints for later type tank units. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES:… | ||
| Scan038 | Letter to Mr. Robotham enclosing information on a new fuel, despite a decision to use Ethyl. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8. TELEGRAMS, REVS. HARTLEY COTTAGE, KIRKBURTON, YORKS. x262 34 August 3rd 1936. Dear Mr Robotham. Mr Hall wondered if the enclosed letter would be of any interest to you. We understand that… | ||
| Scan039 | Letter requesting details about an accident involving vehicle B.G.O. 387 for an insurance company. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8. TELEGRAMS, REVS. x262 HARTLEY COTTAGE, KIRKBURTON, YORKS. August 4th 1936 Dear Mr Robotham. Further to my letter of yesterday. Our insurance company have written to know details of the… | ||
| Scan040 | Requesting the tester's name and the date of an accident. | ||
| View original record | F. DODD. Please let me have 1. Testers name 2. The date. when this accident took place. Rm | ||
| Scan041 | Report detailing an accident involving E.R. Hall's car. | ||
| View original record | Phm: +V62 35 Accident to E.R. HALL'S Car. B.G.O. 387. This happened on Thursday 25. 5. 36, the driver was A.V. Darby, and the damage was to the N S R wing and luggage boot lid caused by reversing into… | ||
| Scan042 | Letter to E.R. Hall regarding a missing vent on a 48 Gallon petrol tank, which requires rework. | ||
| View original record | 262 34 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/MJ. 4th. August, 1936. E.R. Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON.N.W.1. Dear Hall, I find that the vent on the 48 Gallon petrol tank is not included in the original… | ||
| Scan043 | Specification for an expansion box to be fitted to E.R. Hall's car to comply with R.A.C. regulations. | ||
| View original record | X262 37 To RHC, HS/CTS. &/JH. 5.8.36. E.R.Hall's Car. When this car comes in, it will have to be fitted with an expansion box in the exhaust system, to comply with the R.A.C. regulations.… | ||
| Scan044 | Chart showing average speeds required to equal handicap for the 1936 International Tourist Trophy Race in Ulster. | ||
| View original record | THE INTERNATIONAL TOURIST TROPHY RACE ULSTER - 1936. AVERAGE SPEEDS TO EQUAL HANDICAP Y-Axis (Left): AVERAGE SPEED M.P.H. 90, 89, 88, 87, 86, 85, 84, 83, 82, 81, 80, 79, 78, 77, 76, 75, 74, 73, 72,… | ||
| Scan045 | Stamped by the Print Room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM. 17 AUG 936 DERBY. LAP TIMES MINS SECS 88 89 90 9 - 12 3/5 | ||
| Scan046 | Letter requesting the creation of a 'Speedoto Equal Handicap' graph for the 1936 T.T. race. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8. TELEGRAMS, REVS. X262. 39 HARTLEY COTTAGE, KIRKBURTON, YORKS. August 6th 1936 Dear Mr. Robotham - I enclose the 1934 "Speedoto Equal Handicap" graph - We were wondering if you would… | ||
| Scan047 | Requesting an item by the end of the following week, signed by Frank Hall. | ||
| View original record | If it is possible we should be so glad to have it before the end of next week. Yours sincerely Frank Hall | ||
| Scan048 | Letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding fuel types, an accident, and the French Grand Prix. | ||
| View original record | 862 40 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.6/MJ. 7th. August, 1936. Mrs. E.R. Hall, Hartley Cottage, Kirkburton, Yorks. Dear Mrs. Hall, Thank you for your letters re. Discol and the accident to BGO-387. E.R. will… | ||
| Scan049 | Accident report for vehicle BGO - 387. | ||
| View original record | 41 ACCIDENT TO BGO - 387. This happened on Thursday 25.5.36., The driver was A.V. Darby, and the damage was to the N.S.R. wing and luggage boot lid caused by reversing into the Aero Test shed from the… | ||
| Scan050 | Extract from a letter concerning fuel regulations and car performance at the French Grand Prix. | ||
| View original record | 42 EXTRACT. LETTER DATED 6TH.AUG., 1936. With reference to the fuel used in the recent French Grand Prix, I understand that the regulations called for an ordinary fuel obtained from the pump,… | ||
| Scan051 | Modifications and procedures for E.R. Hall's 1936 Tourist Trophy race car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Hs/Rm. c. to G. Ratcliffe. ✓ 262 43 Hs/Rm.9/MJ.7.8.36. E.R. HALL'S CAR FOR 1936 T.T. This car will be coming into the department at the end of next week. The work required on it is as… | ||
| Scan052 | The need to bump test a T.T. petrol tank for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Les. From Hs/Rm. c. to RHC. T.T. PETROL TANK. The T.T. petrol tank is ready and it will be a week before the car is here. We have never fitted a tank to the Bentley approaching this size and on the… | ||
| Scan053 | Letter to the Royal Automobile Club to reserve six seats opposite the Bentley pits in the Rolls-Royce Grand Stand at Belfast. | ||
| View original record | Y 262 u5 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.G/MJ. 8th. August, 1936. The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We should be glad if you could provisionally reserve six seats opposite the Bentley… | ||
| Scan054 | Letter from the Royal Automobile Club regarding seats for the Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | x262 46 The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1. Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference C /11836/AWP/KM Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone:… | ||
| Scan055 | Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding tyre selection for Mr. Hall's Bentley for the Ulster T.T. race. | ||
| View original record | X262 47 TELEPHONES: PAISLEY 4141/5. INDIA TYRE & RUBBER COMPANY, LTD. TELEGRAMS: INDIATYRE, RENFREW. INCHINNAN SCOTLAND OUR REF. PW/HDE. YOUR REF. 11th August, 1936. W. A. Robotham Esq., Messrs.… | ||
| Scan056 | Letter discussing tyre sizes, wheel balancing, and gear ratios for a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Page 2. W. A. Robotham Esq., 11th August, 1936. If we decide that a tyre change will be necessary, the amount of petrol can be put in to suit thus giving some advantage in regard to starting weight.… | ||
| Scan057 | Letter to W. A. Robotham discussing delays to 6.00/17 tyre tests and a requested replacement part. | ||
| View original record | 49 Page 3. W. A. Robotham Esq., 11th August, 1936. I am wondering if this matter will hold up your tests of the 6.00/17 tyres in France. We are working on the more silent 6.00/17 experimental covers… | ||
| Scan058 | Request for the manufacture of four ignition governor springs for an E.R. Hall T.T. Bentley Engine. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x262 50 Hs/Wst.5/JH.118.36. E.R.Hall's T.T. Bentley Engine. Will you please have made for us four Bentley ignition governor springs, two consisting of 9 turns of 15 S.W.G. and two 7/8 turns of… | ||
| Scan059 | Programme update for high-power cylinder head development and testing on a Bentley T.T. | ||
| View original record | x262 51 RHC. From Hs/Swdl. Hs/Swdl.14/MA.11.8.36. BENTLEY T.T. The programme for the high power cylinder heads is now as follows :- Cylinder head Ex.22594A to be removed from B.3 on the bed and fitted… | ||
| Scan060 | Letter from a travel agency confirming the dispatch of six inclusive tickets for a motor trip to Belfast for the T.T. Races. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS. SIR EDMUND WYLDBORE SMITH. STANLEY ADAMS. LT.-COL. E. A. C. BACKHOUSE, D.S.O. BARON GIULIO BLANC (ITALIAN). B. D. F. DOCKER. LEON J. GARCEY (AMERICAN, FORMERLY BELGIAN). SIR EDWARD GRIGG,… | ||
| Scan061 | Letter to The Royal Automobile Club requesting the reservation of four seats and enclosing a cheque for £5. | ||
| View original record | J 262 53 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.4/MJ. 13th. August, 1936. The Royal.Automobile Club, Pall Mall, LONDON.S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 11th. August. Will you please reserve four seats as… | ||
| Scan062 | Order form from Thos. Cook & Son for six sets of tickets from Manchester to Belfast for the T.T. Races. | ||
| View original record | HEAD OFFICE:- BERKELEY STREET, LONDON, W.1. TELEPHONE: GROSVENOR 4000. EXTN. 270 INLAND TELEGRAMS: "COUPON, PICCY, LONDON." CABLES "COUPON LONDON." DIRECTORS: SIR EDMUND WYLDbore SMITH LT. COL. R. C.… | ||
| Scan063 | Letter from the Royal Automobile Club regarding the measurement of an engine for a records claim by G.E.T. Eyston. | ||
| View original record | 55 The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1. Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference E MH/CP. Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone: WHITEHALL 2345… | ||
| Scan064 | Letter to The Royal Automobile Club requesting race passes for four officials. | ||
| View original record | X262 56 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.16/KW. 18th August, 1936. A.W. Phillips, Esq., The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Dear Mr. Phillips, You will remember that last year you were good enough… | ||
| Scan065 | Letter to the Royal Automobile Club regarding the whereabouts of Mr. G.E.T. Eyston's car. | ||
| View original record | x262 57 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.15/KW. 18th August, 1936. The Secretary, The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Dear Sir, Replying to your letter of the 17th August, reference MH/CP, we… | ||
| Scan066 | Letter to Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son Ltd. enclosing a cheque for six T.T. Race trip tickets. | ||
| View original record | K/62 55 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.14/KW. 18th August, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son Ltd., Berkeley Street, London, W.1. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 13th inst., enclosing six tickets for the… | ||
| Scan067 | Request to fabricate a bracket for a spare petrol pump on a Hall's Bentley, including pipe alterations. | ||
| View original record | 59 To RHC/HPS. x262 Hs/JBD.12/KW.19.8.36. Will you please arrange to have a bracket made to carry the spare petrol pump on Hall's Bentley with the valves vertical and alterations to the pipes as… | ||
| Scan068 | Requesting a set of parts, successful on another project, be fitted to E.R. Hall's 1936 T.T. car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x262 60 Hs/Rm.J/KW.19.8.36. E.R. Hall's Car - 1936 T.T. In view of the success of N.Sch.4865, will you please fit a set of these parts to Hall's car. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan069 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club confirming four passes for the Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | x262 61 The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. RAC Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone: WHITEHALL 2345 (26 lines). Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following… | ||
| Scan070 | 'Letter Bag' memorandum detailing intelligence on Lagonda and Delahaye race cars. | ||
| View original record | Rm. By Letter Bag. ----------------- 19th August, 1936. Last evening I was given the following information which perhaps may be of interest to you, if not already known to you. (1) The Lagonda people… | ||
| Scan071 | Instructions for work on two Bentley cars for Mr. E.R. Hall, including brake re-lining and investigating pinking and clutch issues. | ||
| View original record | 65 To Hd. from Rm. x262 Hs/Rm.26/KW.19.8.36. Will you please carry out the following work on Mr. E.R. Hall's 4¼ litre Bentley car, B-106-GA. Re-line the brakes with standard Bentley material. When you… | ||
| Scan072 | Requesting the removal of lamps from an Ulster Bentley for Le Mans and the supply of brake parts for a practice car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x262 64 Hs/Rm.27/KW.19.8.36. Ulster Bentley. Will you please remove all the lamps from this car and in so doing arrange the wiring so that the lamps can be re-fitted for Le Mans next year. The… | ||
| Scan073 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club concerning class records for G.E.T. Eyston. | ||
| View original record | The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1. Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference E MH/CP. Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone: WHITEHALL 2345 (26… | ||
| Scan074 | Confirming the welding of a regulation expansion box to the exhaust system for E.R. Hall's car. | ||
| View original record | x262 To RHC. Hs/CTS.8/KW.20.8.36. E.R. Hall's Car. Exhaust System. This is to confirm that the regulation expansion box will be welded to the existing straight through exhaust pipe. The position to be… | ||
| Scan075 | Customer E.R. Hall's complaints regarding car B-216-GA, covering detonation, valve clatter, squeaking brakes, and engine knock, with suggested remedies. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm. x262 Hs/Rm.22/KW.20.8.36. B-216-GA. Mr. E.R. Hall. E.R. Hall has made further complaints about this car. One is that he says it detonates excessively. We shall be glad if you will try… | ||
| Scan076 | Letter to the Royal Automobile Club regarding a front brake modification on a Bentley for the Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | X762 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.19/KW. 20th August, 1936. The Secretary, The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Dear Sir, Bentley to be used by Mr. E.R. Hall in the Tourist Trophy Race.… | ||
| Scan077 | Bentley's performance against Lagonda and the need for a new model. | ||
| View original record | X 262 W/S - Bly. Hs/Rm.23/KW.20.8.36. Many thanks for yours of the 19th August. I am glad we are credited with 140 M.P.H. on the Bentley; if we lap Brooklands at 110 I shall be very satisfied. At the… | ||
| Scan078 | Record comparing the empty weights of an old radiator removed and a new radiator fitted to Hall's Car. | ||
| View original record | FILES. X262 21.8.36. B-35-AE - Hall's Car. Radiator Weights - Empty. 1935 T.T. Old Radiator Removed = 88 lbs. 6 ozs. 1936 T.T. New Radiator fitted = 82 lbs. 5 ozs. RHC/R.Hollingworth. | ||
| Scan079 | Modifications to Mr Hall's 33 gallon petrol tank, referencing blueprint LeC.5249. | ||
| View original record | X262 PHO. c. Hs/Rm. E/JNR.2/HP.24.8.36. Mr Hall's 33 gallon Petrol Tank. We send you herewith blueprint LeC.5249 showing the modifications necessary to the 33 gallon petrol tank to make it suitable… | ||
| Scan080 | Requesting that two churns and a funnel be loaded onto a lorry with a race car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/GR. X262 Hs/Rm.18/KW.25.8.36. Will you please make sure that the two churns and funnel, which were lent to us by Mrs. Hall for quick filling of the tank, are put on the lorry with the race car.… | ||
| Scan081 | Letter from the Royal Automobile Club regarding passes for the 1936 International Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | INTERNATIONAL TOURIST TROPHY RACE, 1936 Telephone : BELFAST 21001 Royal Automobile Club, T.T. Race Office, Grand Central Hotel, Belfast. 25th August, 1936. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Experimental… | ||
| Scan082 | Short message, possibly a telegram, requesting a 'fish tail' be put on a racing car for a passenger train. | ||
| View original record | X262 26.8.36. HALL, WELBECK 5010, LONDON. PLEASE PUT FISH TAIL FOR RACING CAR ON PASSENGER TRAIN. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| Scan083 | Request for the weight of the Tourist Trophy car ready for the race. | ||
| View original record | x262 To Hs/GR. Hs/Rm.11/KW.26.8.36. Please let me have the weight of the Tourist Trophy car ready for the race. It is not necessary to fill the petrol tank completely, as long as we know exactly what… | ||
| Scan084 | List of weights for silencer, radiator, and petrol tank components for Hall's Car, chassis B-35-AE. | ||
| View original record | FILES. X262 27.8.36. B-35-AE Hall's Car. Silencer Weights. 1936 T.T. Weight of new exhaust system including special exhaust manifold and expansion box, also pipe shortened to suit the new body. 2 1/4"… | ||
| Scan085 | List of fuel capacities and weights of various removed car components for Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Standard Bentley 18 galls. = 43 lbs. 4 ozs. Le Mans capacity 33 galls = 75 lbs. 12 ozs. Weight of head lamps etc. removed including 2 head lamps and pillars, 2 fog lamps and brackets, 1 horn and… | ||
| Scan086 | Telegram requesting a hotel room reservation at the Station Hotel in Belfast. | ||
| View original record | x262 28.8.36. STATION HOTEL (PREPAY REPLY). BELFAST. PLEASE RESERVE single ROOM NIGHTS OF SEPTEMBER FOURTH AND FIFTH ROBOTHAM, ROLLS-ROYCE. | ||
| Scan087 | Condition and weight report for a T.T. Bentley, chassis B-35-AE. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. X VG2 Hs/GR.9/KW.28.8.36. T.T. Bentley, B-35-AE. Condition of car as follows :- 2 Rear Wheels 19 x 6.50 63lbs each 2 Front Wheels 18 x 5.50 59 - " - 1 Spare Wheel 19 x 5.50 58 1/2 lbs. 10… | ||
| Scan088 | Performance improvements and technical readiness of the Tourist Trophy Car. | ||
| View original record | X262 Extract from Memo. Hs/Rm.1/KW.28.8.36. on "General Car Position". Addressed to Sg. Wor. E. By. Mx. Tourist Trophy Car. The Tourist Trophy car has now left for Ireland. If we neglect the petrol… | ||
| Scan089 | Letter to E.R. Hall outlining a suggested programme of tests to be carried out during practice runs. | ||
| View original record | X-62 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.9/KW. 29th August, 1936. E.R. Hall, Esq. Dear Hall, I was sorry I missed you, but was glad to be able to talk to you on the telephone. With regard to getting the maximum amount… | ||
| Scan090 | Two-day practice schedule for a race car and a practice car, focusing on fuel and tyre consumption tests. | ||
| View original record | -2- First Day's Practice. Condition of cars at start. The race car with a full tank, the tank to be filled up to a predetermined mark. The practice car - ballast up to racing car weight with an exact… | ||
| Scan091 | Instructions for a race practice session, covering car preparation, programme, data collection, and tyre size considerations. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Rm.9/KW.29.8.36. Condition of cars at commencement of practice. Race Car - Fill to reserve, plus enough petrol for three laps, the whole to be accurately measured. Practice Car - Fill the tank… | ||
| Scan092 | The final page of a letter regarding a meeting with Sidgreaves and a visit to a practice session. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/Rm.9/KW.29.3.36. We have got Sidgreaves here on Wednesday, but I hope to get away in time to see you at practice on Thursday morning. Yours sincerely, | ||
| Scan093 | Letter to A.W. Phillips of The Royal Automobile Club regarding the Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | X262 Exptl. Dept. HS/Rm.8/KW. 31st August, 1936. A.W. Phillips Esq., The Royal Automobile Club, Tourist Trohpy Race Office, Grand Central Hotel, Belfast. Dear Mr. Phillips, Thank you so much for your… | ||
| Scan094 | Short typed message regarding accommodation arrangements in Belfast. | ||
| View original record | X262 31.8.36. HALL, MIDOTEL, BELFAST. THANKS FOR ARRANGING ROOM PLEASE FIX BED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT ALSO IF POSSIBLE. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| Scan095 | Weight and balance sheet for a 'Practice Car', detailing component weights and pre-drive checks. | ||
| View original record | X262 B-106-GA. Practice.Car. T. C. Q. Lbs. Front 13 1 14 Rear 13 1 0 Total 1 6 2 14 17 Gallons of petrol (Pratts Ethyl). 5 Wheels - 18 x 15.50 tyres. Oil and Water O.K. and Road Tools. Hs/E.Ratcliffe. | ||
| Scan096 | Newspaper clipping detailing the entrants, schedule, and conditions for the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy motor race. | ||
| View original record | X262 Sept 1st / 36 T.T. FILE MOTOR RACING THE TOURIST TROPHY BY OUR MOTOR RACING CORRESPONDENT Practice for the Tourist Trophy Race organized by the Royal Automobile Club, to be run on September 5,… | ||
| Scan097 | Letter to Thos. Cook & Son Ltd. returning a ticket for a trip to the Tourist Trophy race. | ||
| View original record | x262 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.27/KW. 1st September, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son Ltd., Berkeley Street, London, W.1. Dear Sirs, I am returning herewith one ticket for the "Motor" trip to the Tourist… | ||
| Scan098 | Telex message to Hall in Belfast requesting practice results by telephone. | ||
| View original record | x262 1.9.36 HALL, MIDOTEL, BELFAST. SHOULD MUCH LIKE TO HEAR RESULT OF PRACTICE BY TELEPHONE FOUR P.M. TO-MORROW AT WORKS IF POSSIBLE ROBOTHAM | ||
| Scan099 | Battery replacement for 'Hall's Car', noting the weights of the old and new batteries. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. x62 1.9.36. B-35-AE Hall's Car. Battery removed. Exide 6XHR9 - 1RL - 73 3/4 lbs. 1936 T.T. Battery fitted. Dagenite 6.HZD9S - 59 1/2 lbs. RHC/R.Hollingworth. | ||
| Scan100 | Letter arranging a meeting with H.G. Russell in Belfast. | ||
| View original record | X262 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.2/KW. 2nd September, 1936. H.G. Russell, Esq., "Benachie", Belfast, Ireland. Dear Russell, Many thanks for your letter. As I do not know the name of the people with whom you… | ||
| Scan101 | Letter from travel agent Thos. Cook & Son regarding the return of a ticket for the Tourist Trophy race. | ||
| View original record | x262 DIRECTORS: SIR EDMUND WYLDbore SMITH. LT. COL. E. ROBINS, D.S.O. STANLEY ADAMS. LT.-COL. M. R. C. BACKHOUSE, D.S.O. BARON GIORGIO BLANC (ITALIAN). B. D. F. DOCKER. LEON J. GARCEY (AMERICAN).… | ||
| Scan102 | Letter from a travel agent regarding a refund for two returned International T.T. Race tickets. | ||
| View original record | x262 DIRECTORS. SIR EDMUND WYLDROBE SMITH. STANLEY ADAMS. LT.-COL. M. R. C. BACKHOUSE. D.S.O. BARON GIULIO BLANC (ITALIAN). B. D. F. DOCKER. LEON J. GARCEY (AMERICAN). (FORMERLY BELGIAN). SIR EDWARD… | ||
| Scan103 | Acknowledgement of a refund cheque from Thos. Cook & Son Ltd. for tickets for a trip in connection with the T.T. race. | ||
| View original record | x262 (Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.7/KW. 9th September, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son Ltd., Berkeley Street, London, W.1. Dear Sirs, We beg to acknowledge receipt of your cheque for £8. 6. 0d., this being a… | ||
| Scan104 | Log of practice lap times for the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | X262 PRACTICE LAPS. R. A. C. TOURIST TROPHY RACE. THURSDAY, 3rd. SEPTEMBER 1936. NO. CAR. DRIVER. 1st. LAP. 2nd. LAP. 3rd. LAP. 4th. LAP. 5th. LAP. 6th. LAP. 7th. LAP. 1. Lagonda. The Hon. Brian… | ||
| Scan105 | Timesheet for practice laps of the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | R.A.C. TOURIST TROPHY RACE. 2. THURSDAY, 3rd. SEPTEMBER, 1936. PRACTICE LAPS. No. | CAR | DRIVER | 1st. Lap. | 2nd. Lap. | 3rd. Lap. | 4th. Lap. | 5th. Lap. | 6th. Lap. | 7th. Lap. | 8th. Lap. 20. |… | ||
| Scan106 | Log of practice lap times for the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | 3. R. A. C. TOURIST TROPHY RACE. PRACTICE LAPS. THURSDAY, 3rd. SEPTEMBER, 1936. NO. | CAR. | DRIVER. | 1st. LAP. | 2nd. LAP. | 3rd. LAP. | 4th. LAP. | 5th. LAP. | 6th. LAP. | 7th. LAP. --- 36. |… | ||
| Scan107 | Comparing the performance of various racing cars and drivers, likely from the T.T. race. | ||
| View original record | ⑥ Lagondas have produced a special Sports Chassis, next year they will be racing this ⑦ The Dela Hayes lapped - 7 M.P.H. faster than Hall's fastest lap.. T.T. ① 3 Cars, more liberty with the power… | ||
| Scan108 | Letter to the Royal Automobile Club requesting the official record of the Tourist Trophy race. | ||
| View original record | K262 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.4/KW. 17th September, 1936. The Secretary, The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W. Dear Sir, I shall be obliged if you will kindly forward to me, when it is… | ||
| Scan109 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding the results of the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | x262 The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1. Please address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference C /18936/GDS/MW. Telegrams : AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone… | ||
| Scan110 | Request for 6.50 x 19 wheels and tyres for track tests on a T.T. car at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | x HALL, WELBECK 5010, LONDON. PLEASE LET US HAVE SOME 6.50 x 19 WHEELS AND TYRES FOR TRACK TESTS ON T.T. CAR. THESE COULD BE SENT TO BROOKLANDS. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| Scan111 | Analysis of tyre wear on E.R. Hall's 4½ Litre Bentley during the Ulster T.T. Race. | ||
| View original record | x26 21st September, 1936. FILE ULSTER T.T. RACE SEPT. 5th, 1936. TYRE WEAR ON E.R.HALL'S 4½ LITRE BENTLEY. The tyres used in the first practice were 6.00/19 front and 7.00/19 rear. It was found… | ||
| Scan112 | Tyre wear analysis from races in 1935 and 1936. | ||
| View original record | -2- The reduction in circumference was 0.25" on the front tyres, and 0.45" on the rear tyres. In 1935 the wear on the rear tyres for the first half of the race was 0.0126" per lap and in the second… | ||
| Scan113 | Letter discussing the supply of custom tyres for a 2.5 ft. model of a T.T. Bentley for a show at Olympia. | ||
| View original record | INDIA TYRE & RUBBER COMPANY, LTD. TELEPHONES: PAISLEY 4141/5. INCHINNAN SCOTLAND TELEGRAMS: INDIATYRE RENFREW. OUR REF. PW/HDE. YOUR REF. . 22nd September, 1936. W. A. Robotham Esq., Messrs.… | ||
| Scan114 | Letter to the Royal Automobile Club requesting data on cars from the year's Tourist Trophy race. | ||
| View original record | X262 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.19/KW. 25th September, 1936. The Secretary, The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Dear Sir, We are collecting data in connection with cars running in this year's… | ||
| Scan115 | Report and analysis of the 1936 Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | X26~ To Sg. from Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to MX. Hs/Rm.9/MW.29.9.36. Tourist Trophy Race, 1936. Once again, the Bentley ran second in this race. Apart from the weather the car ran entirely… | ||
| Scan116 | Analysis of T.T. race performance, regulations, and competitor cars such as Delahaye and Riley in relation to the Bentley. | ||
| View original record | -2- (2) Owing to the T.T. regulations allowing two-seater bodies to be used on the big cars, the whole aspect of the race is changed. Up to date the only firms who could run a car which was to all… | ||
| Scan117 | Wheelbase of a Delahaye vehicle, referencing a magazine for further details. | ||
| View original record | Delahaye Wheelbase 9'5" For particulars see "Motor" Sept. 29th, page 344. | ||
| Scan118 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club providing competitor car dimensions for the Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | X-62 The Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference E MH/CP. Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone: WHITEHALL 2345… | ||
| Scan119 | Telegram from Robotham to Hall advising a car is ready for Brooklands tests. | ||
| View original record | x262 HALL, WELBECK 5010 LONDON. CAR READY FOR BROOKLANDS TESTS ::WHEN YOU ARE. ROBOTHAM. 1.10.36. | ||
| Scan120 | Short memo regarding discussions about the Tourist Trophy Race of 1936. | ||
| View original record | x262 S/W To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Tourist Trophy Race, 1936. Sg14/El.10.36 Copy to Wor.E.BV. Mr. I have had a long talk with Hall about this matter and intended to raise it when at Derby. Your memo.… | ||
| Scan121 | Covering memo for a report on high power development work on test beds related to the Ulster Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | x262 To E. from Rm. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. Hs/Rm.15/KW.1.10.36. High Power Development Work on Test Beds. Attached is a copy of a report on the test bed work carried out this year in… | ||
| Scan122 | Power development tests for the 4¼ litre Bentley engine, detailing cylinder head modifications for the Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | Hs/CTS.16/KW.1.10.36. 4¼ Litre Bentley - Power Development. The object of the tests carried out has been to separate as much as possible the varying factors contributing to increased power output on… | ||
| Scan123 | Engine testing results, including fuel mixtures, auto-ignition issues, and modifications to pistons and cylinder heads. | ||
| View original record | -2- Results. Special petrol was used for the first test, made up as follows - 50% Benzol 30% Methanol } Tested at 8.5 : 1 comp. ratio. 20% Aviation 680) This combination having been found most… | ||
| Scan124 | Engine valve and spring testing, detailing material changes, failures and bounce speeds. | ||
| View original record | -3- As mentioned in the above report, larger exhaust valves were tested, and the only ones available had had considerable previous running. There was insufficient time to have new ones made, but the… | ||
| Scan125 | Power development detailing modifications to a cylinder head and subsequent test results. | ||
| View original record | -4- PART 2. Power Development. The cylinder head was now modified in the following way, from the results in Part I of this report. Modified Cylinder Head Ex.22594 :- (a) General thickness of… | ||
| Scan126 | Comparison of various fuel grades for the Tourist Trophy race, tested for efficiency and detonation. | ||
| View original record | -5- PART 3. Having taken the cylinder head development to this stage, various grades of petrol were compared with a view to making a final choice for the fuel to be used in the Tourist Trophy race. We… | ||
| Scan127 | Fuel detonation characteristics and the performance of various engine gaskets. | ||
| View original record | -6- (4) "Esso" Ethyl. Tested at 9 : 1 Comp. Ratio. General characteristics of detonation only slightly worse than at 8.5: 1 Comp. Ratio, detonation fading out at 3150 R.P.M. Full Throttle. The… | ||
| Scan128 | T.T. engine development concerning spark plugs, valve specifications, and induction modifications. | ||
| View original record | -7- Sparking Plugs. In 1934 we selected a sparking plug as being suitable for the T.T. engine of that year, this being the KLG-827. This plug was used in 1935 and again in 1936. Each year, plugs of… | ||
| Scan129 | Test report on camshafts, detailing the variation of cam duration by tappet clearances and carburettor configurations. | ||
| View original record | -8- PART 5. Camshafts. Test No.1. Variation of Cam Duration by Tappet Clearances. Cylinder head Ex.20943 at 9 : 1 Comp. Ratio. 6 Amal carburetters 1.187" throttle bore. Standard camshaft EB.1085.… | ||
| Scan130 | Test report and conclusion on camshaft and rocker arm modifications. | ||
| View original record | -9- Test No.3. Details of test as in Test No.2, with camshaft as follows - Increased duration of both inlet and exhaust cams, by opening the inlet valve earlier and closing the exhaust valve later.… | ||
| Scan131 | Conclusions on engine development, focusing on camshafts, cylinder heads, and induction systems for Bentley and 25/30 engines. | ||
| View original record | -10- Hs/CTS.16/KW.1.10.36. The conclusions to be obtained from the camshaft tests do not give much of a clue towards making a new shaft to give increased output, but they do agree to some extent with… | ||
| Scan132 | The T.T. Bentleys practice session at Brooklands, detailing lap times and modifications. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. x262 Hs/GR.10/KW.5.10.36. T.T. Bentleys at Brooklands, Oct. 3rd 1936. B-106-GA. Practice Car (A) - Marchal headlamps. Fan belt removed. 4 laps not timed. 1 lap at 1 - 33.4/5 = 106.19 M.P.H.… | ||
| Scan133 | Test report for Race Car No.7, detailing modifications, lap times, and performance summary. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/GR.10/KW.5.10.36. B-35-AE. Race Car No.7. No headlamps, fan belt removed. The exhaust tail pipe bore on this car was only 1 3/4" dia. This exhaust system was disconnected in the centre on the… | ||
| Scan134 | Short typed message regarding the collection of a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X262 HALL, WELBECK 5010 LONDON. RATCLIFFE COLLECTING BENTLEY FORTHWITH. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| Scan135 | Telegram about a car being ready and arrangements for its collection from J R's Hall. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS No. 3 Office Stamp: DERBY CONFIRMATION 7 OCT 38 Time: 9.10 M To: DY 132 Thns B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT: 9/1 From: RM Prefix: 18 Time handed in: 8.51 Office of… | ||
| Scan136 | Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a wheel and model. | ||
| View original record | X262 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.22/KW. 8th October, 1936. P. Worth Esq., The India Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Inchinnan, Scotland. Dear Mr. Worth, Thank you for your letter of September 22nd. Mr. Hall is dealing… | ||
| Scan137 | Interchange of engine units, gearboxes, and exhaust systems between chassis B-35-AE and B-106-GA. | ||
| View original record | X262 To Hd. Hs/GR.30/KW.8.10.36. Chassis B-35-AE & B-106-GA - E.R. Hall. Will you please interchange the engine units complete with gearboxes and exhaust systems of cars B-35-AE and B-106-GA as soon… | ||
| Scan138 | Short message arranging permission for track tests and car collection. | ||
| View original record | Mrs. Hall, Welbeck 5010, London. Permission to use track for Rochford [Ratchliffe struck out] tests obtained Monday can collect second car Monday 7 a.m. stop Please ensure tyre supply Robotham | ||
| Scan139 | Telegram received by telephone regarding a car collection and supply status. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. X262 Time Received: 9.40 Date: 17.10.36 To: Robotham Rolls-Royce By: lW. from: London T. 9.12 20 Message Body: Miller of J R Engineering collecting car… | ||
| Scan140 | T.T. Bentley performance tests at Brooklands, detailing two car setups and lap speeds. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. 262 Hs/GR.10/KW.20.10.36. T.T. Bentleys at Brooklands - Oct. 19th 1936. to Vickers. Very strong cross wind from Railway Straight B-35-AE. Race Car No.7. This car was fitted with Unit No. N9BT,… | ||
| Scan141 | Summary of test results comparing the performance of a No. 7 Race Car and an 'A' Practice Car. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/GR.10/KW.20.10.36. Summary of Results. No. 7 Race CAR - fastest lap = 106.88 M.P.H. 'A' Practice car - " " = 108.27 " No. 7 Race Car 0.91 M.P.H. faster with Unit N9BT. 'A' Practice Car 0.71 "… | ||
| Scan142 | Instructions for rebuilding a chassis returned from the coachbuilders into a standard production model. | ||
| View original record | x262 To Hd. Hs/GR.17/KW.20.10.36. B-106-GA. Mr. E.R. Hall. The above car is being returned again as a chassis from the Coachbuilders. Mr. Hall has requested us to rebuild it as a standard production… | ||
| Scan143 | Requesting the fitting of aluminium brake drums to E.R. Hall's car to gain experience with them. | ||
| View original record | 8262 To Hd. Rm/AFM.3/MA.27.10.36. E.R. Hall's Car - B.216 GA. Sg. has agreed that it is imperative that we should fit a set of aluminium brake drums to the above car so that we can gain experience… | ||
| Scan144 | Telegram from Robotham to Hall requesting delivery instructions for a completed chassis. | ||
| View original record | γ 262 Fm. 29.10.36. Hall, 53 Berkeley Court, Baker Street, London.N.W.1. CHASSIS READY WHERE ARE WE TO SEND IT. ROBOTHAM, ROYCAR | ||
| Scan145 | Regulations for the 1936 Tourist Trophy Car Race by the Royal Automobile Club. | ||
| View original record | 15/- L. Swindall. ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB REGULATIONS FOR THE TOURIST TROPHY CAR RACE OF THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB 1936 Cancelling all previous issues. | ||
| Scan146 | Account for a hired Morris Car for the Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | 262 Roy. from Rm. c. to JHW. Rm8/R.6.11.36. Attached is an account for a Morris Car hired in connection with transport necessary for the Tourist Trophy Race. Will you please pass the necessary order.… | ||
| Scan147 | Request for the return of a tool box and coat left on Chassis B.106.GA. | ||
| View original record | 261 Experimental Department 12th November 1936. Rm/GR.21/AP. The J.R.Engineering Co., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, LONDON W.11. For the attention of Mr.Ridlington. Dear Sirs, Will you kindly send my… | ||
| Scan148 | Estimate for repair work submitted to Mr. E. R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | J 262 Rm. D/AWS3/S.23.11.36. re: B.187-BL. E. R. Hall, Esq. --------------------------------- Attached is an estimate submitted to Mr. E. R. Hall for work carried out in Repair Dept. You will note… | ||
| Scan149 | Confirming E.R. Hall's car was used for experimental running in connection with the Tourist Trophy race. | ||
| View original record | γ 262 D/L/AWS. from Rm. Rm16/R.26.11.36. re: B.187-BL. E.R. Hall. With reference to your D/AWS3/S.23.11.36., Mr. Hall's statement that he did considerable experimental running for us on his car in… | ||
| Scan150 | Letter to E.R. Hall regarding an outstanding bill for film and requesting his practice car for experimental parts. | ||
| View original record | 262 Rm11/R. 10th December, 1936. E.R. Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. Dear Hall, No one ever sent me a bill for that film which you let me have in the metal containers. I hope you… | ||
| Scan151 | The status and required parts for car B.106.GA, including engine components and brake overhaul. | ||
| View original record | 262 To Hd. from Rm/GR. Rm/GR.10/AP.24.12.36. B.106.GA. - Mr.E.R.Hall. The above car is back again in the Repair Dept. complete with black saloon body and wings as taken off B.187 BL. chassis (3½… | ||
| Scan152 | Issues with Bentley bearings on the continent and proposing a special model to address them. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Hs. from Rm. Rm.2/AP.11.1.37. BENTLEY BEARINGS. Sr's note is interesting. It appears to me that we have about five times as much trouble with the 40 Bentley cars sold per annum on the… | ||
| Scan153 | Letter to E.R. Hall regarding travel to America, a share allotment, and feedback on a Bentley and a V.8 Standard. | ||
| View original record | 262 (Experimental Dept.) Rm2/R. 12th February, 1937. E.R. Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. Dear Hall, I am going to be in America for the next ten weeks, so do not expect to be able to… | ||
| Scan154 | Instructing the standardization of an ignition governor and tower for the B-106-GA chassis series. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wst. Wst 262 Rm/GR.1/JH.24.6.37. B-106-GA (4¼ litre). Will you please make standard to the above chassis series an ignition governor and tower removed from B.21 unit. This will be sent to you,… | ||
| Scan155 | Instructions to rebuild a Bentley B-106-GA to standard production specification for sale. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. 262 Rm/GR.9/JH.24.6.37. Bentley B-106-GA - Mr.E.R.Hall. Mr. Hall has requested the above car to be rebuilt as standard production ready for sale. This means removing as far as possible all… | ||
| Scan156 | List of required modifications, inspections, and parts supply for a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/GR.9/JH.24.6.37. (13) Remove Hartford shock absorbers. (14) Inspect front and rear brake equalizer levers and servo cam levers as standard. (15) Remove radiator cap and replace standard. This… | ||
| Scan157 | Request regarding the conversion of E.R. Hall's practice car, chassis B.106.GA, back to a standard car for resale. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. 262 Rm8/R.25.6.37. E.R. Hall's B.106.GA. This was the practice car for Ulster and Le Mans last year. Hall has requested that we should make it into a standard car, so that he can sell it.… | ||
| Scan158 | Cable from Hall reporting that a 4 1/4 Saloon car has crossed the Polar Circle. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Sg. [struck through] copy to C. copy to E. copy to Rm. ✓ copy to Max [struck through] 262 I have received the following cable from Hall:- "THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE… | ||
| Scan159 | Work list detailing required maintenance and repairs for E.R. Hall's car. | ||
| View original record | AFM/ E.R. HALL'S CAR. WORK TO BE DONE 262 16.7.37 .6 Oil consumption? Dust cover on rear spring torn off. Shock damper gaiters torn off. Noisy brakes. Transmission damper adjustment. Sloppy steering.… | ||
| Scan160 | Message inquiring if large wheels and tyres can be borrowed for a test at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 262 Rm/R. 2.8.37. HALL. Welbeck. 5010. CAN WE BORROW LARGE WHEELS AND TYRES FOR TEST ON BROOKLANDS. ROBOTHAM. ROYCAR. | ||
| Scan161 | List of maintenance tasks for Mr. E.R. Hall's Vanvooren Saloon. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/AFM. 262 Rm/AFM.7/AP.3.8.37 E.R.Hall's Vanvooren Saloon. Mr.Hall has been complaining of brake squeaks. Will you please:- 1. Reline his brakes with Ferodo B.Z. This has arrived today.… | ||
| Scan162 | Potential sale of a boat engine to customer E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. 262 Rm3/R.25.10.37. Attached is a copy of a letter which I propose sending to E.R. Hall, unless you consider that we should make him buy a completely new engine for his boat. He is… | ||
| Scan163 | Letter to E.R. Hall regarding the sale of a non-standard experimental engine for use in a boat for £100. | ||
| View original record | E.R. Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. 25th October, 1937. Dear Hall, With reference to your enquiry as to whether we have an experimental unit which you can use in a boat, the following… | ||
| Scan164 | Advising against supplying a standard motor car engine to E.R. Hall for a motor boat. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Hs. 262 Hs.17/KW.26.10.37. Replying to Rm.3/R.25.10.37, I certainly should not press E.R. Hall to take one of our engines for a motor boat. We know from experience with the ones he has had… | ||
| Scan165 | The replacement of springs in a 10' clutch assembly from Mr. E.R. Hall's T.T. car. | ||
| View original record | HPS/FS. 262 Rm/NRC.9/JH.2.11.37. re 10" Clutch. We have received from the Repair Dept. a standard 10" clutch assembly removed from Mr.E.R.Hall's T.T. car. This is fitted with very strong springs,… | ||
| Scan166 | The examination of a Standard B & B clutch for car B.216.GA and the decision to fit a Thermoid. | ||
| View original record | x 262. To Rm. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC. 2.12.37. E.R.HALL. B.216.GA. Have examined clutch, Standard B & B. The plate was fitted Sept. 1936 and has done 14,000 miles. (Total for car 18,000). The whole… | ||
| Scan167 | Confirming the handover of a standard Borg & Beck clutch plate for car B.216.GA. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/NRC. x 262 Rm/NRC.8/MH.2.12.37. RE E.R.HALL - B.216.GA. For record purposes we confirm having handed to you to-day a standard Borg & Beck clutch plate with Thermoid facing for the above… | ||
| Scan168 | History and sale of a never-used 4 1/4 Litre Bentley chassis owned by Mr. E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | Radcliffe. Rm Can you see Hol & tell me about this Chassis Please Jm 201 B/W. Hiv. re- MR. E.R.HALL. While in my Office yesterday he was saying that he had a chassis*at the Works which was his… | ||
| Scan169 | Particulars of chassis B.106.GA, including its racing history for Le-Mans and the T.T. race, and subsequent preparation for sale. | ||
| View original record | 263 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm2/R.15.12.37. re: E.R. Hall - B.106.GA. Cx5/KW10.12.37. With reference to the chassis Mr. Hall has at the Works the following are particulars of it:- The chassis was used for… | ||
| Scan170 | Main bearing failures in Bentley chassis, discussing the issue, potential recall, risks, and costs. | ||
| View original record | P.Dec 262 To Sg., Hc., BY., & Rm. C. to MX., La., Hd. MHU.1/HJ.11.1.38. BENTLEY MAIN BEARINGS. Hall's Chassis E.110-LS. The Test Department report that the above chassis was received for some… | ||
| Scan171 | Sale and overhaul of an experimental W.II No.2 unit for use in a motor boat. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from Rm/Swdl. c. Hs. c. G/Rb. c. HPS. 262 Rm/Swdl.6/MH.4.4.38. We have allotted an experimental unit W.II No.2 for sale to E.R.Hall for use in a motor boat. This unit is a 25/30 other than… | ||
| Scan172 | List of correspondence with E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | CORRESPONDENCE WITH E.R.HALL. Letter sent to E.R.Hall. Rm9/R.28.3.38. Memo. sent to Hs. Rm6/R.30.3.38. Memo sent to Rm. Rm/Swd1.13/MH.30.3.38. Letter from E.R. Hall. Dated March 30th. ..Memo. to Rm.… | ||
| Scan173 | Letter to E.R. Hall regarding the progress, cost, and electrical equipment for his engine unit. | ||
| View original record | Rml/R. 262 7th April, 1938. E.R. Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. Dear Hall, We are going very well with your engine unit, and expect to have it finished within the next few days. You… | ||
| Scan174 | Order status and delivery arrangements for a 25/30 HP engine unit for E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | Rm. G/Rb. Wn. 262 D/BP17/MW.11.4.38. Re: 25/30 HP. Engine Unit for E.R.Hall. Rm/Swdl.6/MH.4.4.38. Will you please inform us if you have an order from E.R.Hall for this engine, and if a price has been… | ||
| Scan175 | Sale and delivery arrangements for an engine sold to a Mr. Hall. | ||
| View original record | 262 D/BP. from Rm. Rmll/R.12.4.38. Attached is correspondence relative to the engine which is being sold to Mr. Hall. We took particular care to write a letter to him stating what he would be charged… | ||
| Scan176 | Letter to E.R. Hall concerning the collection date for a motor-boat engine. | ||
| View original record | 262. Rm9/R. 14th April, 1938. E.R. Hall, Esq., Hartley Cottage, Kirkburton, Yorks: Dear Hall, Your motor-boat engine will be available for collection any time after Wednesday of next week (the 20th… | ||
| Scan177 | Delegating the handling of correspondence concerning E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | 262 HPS/CEP. Rm4/R.20.4.38. Herewith correspondence relative to E.R. Hall. We are leaving you to deal with this matter in conjunction with D/BP. Rm. | ||
| Scan178 | Request for the supply of various parts for W.II No.2 Unit to be despatched to E.R.Hall. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. c. D/BP. c. C/RB. X 262. Rm/Swdl.8/MH.26.4.38. W.II NO.2 UNIT. E.R.HALL. Will you please supply the following parts and despatch to - E.R.Hall, 55, Berkeley Court, London, N.W.1.… | ||
| Scan179 | Cancelling a parts order for a Wraith III No.2 Unit following a telephone message. | ||
| View original record | 262. To HPS. c. to D/BP. c. to G/RB. Rm/Swdl.8/JH.28.4.38. Wraith III No.2 Unit E.R. Hall. We have had a telephone message from E.R. Hall, to say that the first motion shaft and accompanying parts as… | ||
| Scan180 | Letter to E.R.Hall cancelling a request for a first motion shaft and suggesting an alternative drive arrangement. | ||
| View original record | 262 Rm/Swdl.2/MH.29 Experimental Dept. 29th. April 1938. E.R.Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON, N.W.1. Dear Sir, In view of our telephone conversation we have cancelled your previous request… | ||
| Scan181 | Letter regarding plan and elevation drawings for the installation of an engine unit in a boat. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS. SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY & NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. 262 EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Rm/Swdl.15/JH. 6th May, 1938. E.R. Hall Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. Dear Sirs, Mr.… | ||
| Scan182 | The supply and despatch of parts for an E.R. Hall No.2 Unit installation in his boat. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. c. D/BP. c. C/Rb. c. HPS/CEP. 262 Rm/Swdl.1/WH.28.5.38. H.II. NO.2 UNIT (E.R.HALL). E.R.Hall has made a request for the following parts in connection with the installation of the… | ||
| Scan183 | Dispatch of vehicle parts to Mr. E.R. Hall, with associated charges. | ||
| View original record | To EYHP. from HPS/WSC. Rm 262 Rm/SwdI. HPS/WSC.21/BA.31.5.38. O/58101. W.II No.2 Unit (E.R.Hall) Re: Rm/SwdI.1/MH.28.5.38. In accordance with the above memo we hand you herewith:- 1 - GW.781 First… | ||
| Scan184 | Letter to E.R. Hall, Esq. discussing an alternative drive scheme for a first motion shaft. | ||
| View original record | 262. Rm/Swdl.5/R. E.R.Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON, N.W.1. 1st. June 1938. Dear Sir, In reference to our 'phone conversation this morning and the fact that you cannot get a drive machined to… | ||
| Scan185 | Page two of a typed letter regarding a first motion shaft. | ||
| View original record | -2- off the first motion shaft is a good job, and does not necessitate having anything difficult made by an outside firm. Hoping the above will be satisfactory. Yours faithfully, For ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| Scan186 | Letter from Parsons Engineering Co Ltd with a proposal for coupling an engine to their standard F type reverse gears. | ||
| View original record | File 262 TELEPHONE N.os: { SOUTHAMPTON 4662. LONDON, ABBEY 2561. CODE: BENTLEY'S. THE PARSONS ENGINEERING Co LTD TELEGRAMS: { "PARSENGCO", SOUTHAMPTON. LONDON OFFICE: 3, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER,… | ||
| Scan187 | Continuation page of a letter from The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. enclosing a blueprint. | ||
| View original record | THE PARSONS ENGINEERING Co. LTD. CONTINUATION NO. 2 To Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. DATE 14/6/38 that we are | ||
| Scan188 | Arrangements for the sale and delivery of a used Bentley Coupe Body to a coachbuilder. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm/FD. 262 Hn4/AH.14.6.38. Used Bentley Coupe Body. --------------------- Mr. E.R. Hall has agreed to buy this body for £50 as it stands and is making his own arrangements with a small firm of… | ||
| Scan189 | Arranging the delivery of a used Bentley Coupe body to Allweather Motor Bodies Ltd. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Hn. from Rm/FD. 262 Rm/FD.13/MH.15.6.38. RE USED BENTLEY COUPE BODY. We are arranging for our lorry to deliver the Coupe body to Allweather Motor Bodies Ltd. on Monday next, the 20th. We trust… | ||
| Scan190 | Letter to Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the coupling of reverse gears to a 30 HP unit for Mr. Hall's boat. | ||
| View original record | 262? Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.12/MH. 15th. June 1938. The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd., Town Quay Works, SOUTHAMPTON. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 14th. and proposal for the… | ||
| Scan191 | Letter from Parsons Engineering Co Ltd confirming approval of suggestions for Mr. E.R. Hall's Engine. | ||
| View original record | 262 TELEPHONE Nos. { SOUTHAMPTON 4662. LONDON, ABBEY 2581. CODE: BENTLEY'S THE PARSONS ENGINEERING Co LTD TELEGRAMS: { PARSENGCO, SOUTHAMPTON. LONDON OFFICE: 3, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1.… | ||
| Scan192 | Letter from Parsons Engineering Co Ltd regarding modifications to Mr. E.R. Hall's engine for marine service. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE Nos { SOUTHAMPTON 4662. LONDON, ABBEY 2561. CODES { BENTLEY'S. 174. 262. THE PARSONS ENGINEERING CO LTD MARINE DEPARTMENT PROPULSION SETS REVERSE GEARS REDUCING GEARS STERN GEARS SILENCERS… | ||
| Scan193 | Continuation of a letter from The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a component conversion. | ||
| View original record | THE PARSONS ENGINEERING Co. LTD. CONTINUATION NO. 2 To Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd. DATE 16/6/38 consider replacing it, but if it happens to be an integral part of any other bush, sleeve etc., normally… | ||
| Scan194 | Letter to Parsons Engineering Co. about modifying a 30 HP boat unit's crankshaft fan pulley. | ||
| View original record | 262 Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.13/MH. 20th. June 1938. Messrs. The Parsons Engineering Co., Town Quay Works, SOUTHAMPTON. Dear Sirs, Mr.E.R.Hall's 30 H.P. UNIT (Boat). We are in receipt of your letter… | ||
| Scan195 | Letter from Parsons Engineering regarding the pulley construction and drive ratio for Mr. E.R. Hall's 30 HP boat unit. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE Nºs { SOUTHAMPTON 4662. LONDON, ABBEY 2561. CODE: BENTLEY'S. TELEGRAMS: { PARSENGCO, SOUTHAMPTON. LONDON OFFICE: 3, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. THE PARSONS ENGINEERING Cº Lᵀᴰ MARINE… | ||
| Scan196 | Letter from Parsons Engineering Co Ltd concerning the engine feet for Mr. E.R. Hall's engine. | ||
| View original record | 262 TELEPHONE Nos: SOUTHAMPTON 4662. LONDON, ABBEY 2601. CODE: BENTLEYS THE PARSONS ENGINEERING CO LTD MARINE DEPARTMENT PROPULSION SETS REVERSE GEARS REDUCING GEARS STERN GEARS SILENCERS INTERNAL… | ||
| Scan197 | Continuation page of a letter from The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding suitable and convenient equipment. | ||
| View original record | THE PARSONS ENGINEERING Co. LTD. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. CONTINUATION NO. 2 DATE 27/6/38 operate with you with a view to turning out the most suitable and convenient equipment. Thanking you in… | ||
| Scan198 | Letter to The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the rear support feet for Mr. Hall's 30 HP unit. | ||
| View original record | 262 Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.5/H. 29th. June 1938. The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd., Town Quay Works, SOUTHAMPTON. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 27th. regarding the rear support… | ||
| Scan199 | Letter from The Parsons Engineering Co Ltd concerning special reverse gear feet for Mr. E.R. Hall's engine. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE Ns. SOUTHAMPTON 4662. LONDON, ABBEY 2581. CODE: BENTLEY'S. THE PARSONS ENGINEERING Co LTD INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES MARINE DEPARTMENT PROPULSION SETS REVERSE GEARS REDUCING GEARS STERN… | ||
| Scan200 | Letter to The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. clarifying dimensions of steel front engine feet. | ||
| View original record | 262. Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.3/MH. 1st. July 1938. Messrs. The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd., Town Quay works, SOUTHAMPTON. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 30th. regarding the… | ||
| Scan201 | Reconditioning of chassis B.187-BL for resale, requesting a standard cylinder head in exchange for a special one. | ||
| View original record | Rm. [Handwritten]: SWDL Poles 262 Hd/FHALL/IB.1.7.38. [Handwritten]: What can we supply. We should Keep the T.T. Head & other parts re CHASSIS NO. B.187-BL. E. R. HALL. ------------------------- This… | ||
| Scan202 | The sending of an up-to-date cylinder head for the reconditioning of chassis B.187.BL. | ||
| View original record | 262 To Hd/FHA. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.2/MH.6.7.38. CHASSIS NO. B.187.BL. (.E.R.HALL). With reference to the memo Hd/FHA.11/IB.1.7.38 regarding the reconditioning of the above chassis for re-sale, we… | ||
| Scan203 | Letter from Joan Hall regarding arrangements for E.R. to collect a Race Car and a P.3 unit from Derby. | ||
| View original record | 53, BERKELEY COURT, N.W.1. WELBECK 5010. December 6th 1938 Dear R.M. As you will see by the enclosed your people are getting a little tired of housing the Race Car. E.R. wants to see you about the… | ||
| Scan204 | Mr. Hall's Bentley car and its performance in the Ulster Tourist Trophy Race. | ||
| View original record | 19 Mr. Hall's Bentley Car. Ulster Tourist Trophy Race. Rolls-Royce Ltd., took over the Bentley Co., in 1931. The first model that they produced, which was designed and built in the Derby factory, was… | ||
| Scan205 | Race modifications and performance of a car entered by a private customer, Mr. Hall. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - average of their fastest car put up for 6 1/2 hours over the Ards circuit in the same year. To run a single car therefore in Ulster, without previous racing experience, seemed, from an… | ||
| Scan206 | Mr. Hall's racing performance in 1934, subsequent car modifications, and the 1935 race season. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - race, and these tyre changes cost him 5½ minutes. Part of this time being accounted for by a seized wheel nut. The remainder, by the fact that only one tyre change had been legislated for by the… | ||
| Scan207 | Car's modifications and race preparations in 1936 for Le Mans and the Ulster Tourist Trophy. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - behind Hall. Dixon won by 73 seconds. After the race Hall again took his car to Shelsley, and clocked 46 4/5 seconds, again winning his class. 1936. In 1936, the 4 1/4 litre engine was fitted to… | ||
| Scan208 | Motor race, comparing a Bentley against foreign cars like Delahaye and B.M.W., and detailing driver Hall's performance. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - Bentley. Delahaye. B.M.W. Track. 4.66 4.58 3.9 Mean Wheelbase. 10.5 8.9 7.9 In other words the foreigners had begun to build specially short wheel base sports chassis, which could hardly… | ||
| Scan209 | Letter requesting a customer collect their car from the service station due to a need for space for aero engine manufacture. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY MOTORS (1931) LTD. DERBY. TELEPHONE: 2424 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: BENSPORT, DERBY DIRECTORS: A. F. SIDGREAVES. W. M. COWEN. CAPT. W. BARNATO D/CC12/P.18-11-38. 18th. November 1938. E. R. Hall,… | ||
| Scan210 | Letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding car collection and a suggestion for engine modifications to a Phantom III unit. | ||
| View original record | 261 Rm4/R. 7th December, 1938. Mrs. E.R. Hall, 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. Dear Mrs. Hall, Many thanks for your letter of December 6th. It is somewhat doubtful whether I shall be at the Works… | ||
| Scan211 | Letter from F.R. to R.M. requesting a meeting on Monday evening. | ||
| View original record | 262. 53, BERKELEY COURT, N.W.1. WELBECK 5010. Dec. 8th 1938 Dear R.M. F.R. asks me to write you & say will you please spare us a few minutes on Monday evening if you are in Town - We shall be at Home… | ||
| Scan212 | From Joan E. Hall arranging a meeting with 'E.R.' to discuss 'the unit'. | ||
| View original record | Come along for a few minutes or if we can meet you anywhere. E.R. will not go to Derby on Monday - He will arrange another day later. And he does hope to see you Monday evening as he is most anxious… | ||
| Scan213 | Request to remove the lower half crankcase with float feed for B.35.AE. E.R.Hall and send it to HPS/FS. | ||
| View original record | 262 To Hd. c. to HPS/FS. c. to Rm/Wdl. Rm/NRC.1/JH.10.2.39. re B.35.AE. E.R.Hall. Confirming our conversation, will you please remove the lower half crankcase, complete with float feed, and send it to… | ||
| Scan214 | Proposal to acquire special Le Mans engine parts from E.R. Hall by swapping them for standard parts for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | 262 W/S. C. from Rm. Rm1/R.16.3.39. We do not know whether E.R. Hall would like to convert his Le Mans engine back to standard, but if so, would very much like the special pieces off his car for… | ||
| Scan215 | Short typed letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding travel arrangements. | ||
| View original record | 262 Rm4/R. 9th December, 1938. Mrs. E.R. Hall, 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. Dear Mrs. Hall, Thank you for your letter. If I am going to stay in London on Monday night, I will give you a ring… | ||
| Scan216 | Customer's delayed car delivery and a proposal for replacing experimental parts with standard ones. | ||
| View original record | 262. S/W Rm C16/C23.3.39 Re E.R.Hall,Esq. Rm1/R16.3.39 ------- I asked Ely. to have a word with Mr.Hall as he sees him frequently, and he this afternoon called in the Showroom. We only just learn that… | ||
| Scan217 | Request for a blueprint of the P3 for installation purposes, specifically its overall dimensions. | ||
| View original record | E. R. HALL 262. 53 BERKELEY COURT, LONDON, N.W.1 TELEPHONE: WELBECK 5010 W.A. Robotham, Esq. Experimental Dept. Rolls Royce Ltd. DERBY. 5th. April 1939 LEC 3800 ECD 837 Dear Rm, Could you please let… | ||
| Scan218 | The overhaul and sale of an obsolete experimental unit, PH.III No.8. | ||
| View original record | 262 also speci: To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.6.4.39. PH.III No.8 UNIT. We wish to overhaul the above obsolete experimental unit for sale to E.R.Hall. Will you please dismantle, and dependent… | ||
| Scan219 | Letter to E.R. Hall enclosing an installation drawing for a Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | 262 Rm3/R. 13th April, 1939. E.R. Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. '' Dear Hall, Herewith an installation drawing of a P.III engine, as you requested. If it does not give all the… | ||
| Scan220 | Parts required to make a Ph.III No.8 Unit operable for Mr. E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | 262. To Rm from HPS/WSC. [strikethrough]For Good.[/strikethrough] HPS/WSC.11/BA.13.4.39. Ph.III No.8 Unit. Y Re. the above unit for Mr.E.R.Hall, we would point out that before this unit is runable it… | ||
| Scan221 | Letter thanking for a drawing of a P.3 unit and requesting its power curve. | ||
| View original record | 262. 53, BERKELEY COURT, N.W.1. WELBECK 5010. April 17th/39. Dear Ben, Many thanks for the drawing of P.3 unit, I think it will be all that we require, if it isn't I will let you know. I should be so… | ||
| Scan222 | The dispatch and suitability of a sea water radiator and oil cooler. | ||
| View original record | boat & stern gear etc. I have despatched the sea water radiator + oil cooler. If the radiator is too small I can obtain a larger one. If you consider that your own oil cooler is enough please use it,… | ||
| Scan223 | Letter regarding the casting of brass connections for a Harrison radiator. | ||
| View original record | 262 53, BERKELEY COURT, N.W.1. WELBECK 5010. April 18th/39. Dear Rm, Re this Harrison radiator, if you are unable to make your own brass castings for the top & bottom connections to the engine fresh… | ||
| Scan224 | Suggested drawing and enclosed top and bottom gaskets. | ||
| View original record | suggested drawing. Yours sin'ly F Reltay P.S. Top & bottom gaskets enclosed F.R.H. | ||
| Scan225 | Assembly specification memo for the PH.III No.8 Unit engine for E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | 262 also speci. To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.3/MH.18.4.39. PH.III No.8 UNIT (E.R.HALL). The parts mentioned in the memo HPS/WSC.11/BA.18.4.39 for the completion of the electrical system should be… | ||
| Scan226 | List of required component replacements and fittings, including a water pump rotor and camshaft. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Swdl.3/MH.18.4.39. (12) New water pump rotor required, existing is badly corroded. (13) Std. Fabroil idler gear to be fitted. (14) New dynamo fabric coupling required. (15) Fit camshaft… | ||
| Scan227 | Request for details for a Phantom III No.8 Unit with separate payment instructions. | ||
| View original record | 262. HPS/WSC. from Rm. Rm8/R.20.4.39. P.III No.8 Unit. HPS/WSC.11/BA.13.4.39. Please supply these details. These will be paid for separately by Mr. Hall. Rm. | ||
| Scan228 | Discussion and recommendation for modifying Mr. Hall's racing car by replacing experimental parts with standard ones. | ||
| View original record | 262 W/s. C. from Rm. HALL'S CAR. We have had a discussion with Mr. Hall regarding his racing car which has been in the Repair Dept. for a long time. There are a number of features on this car which… | ||
| Scan229 | Page discussing the procedure and authorization for a job to be carried out by the Repair Department. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/R.21.4.39. If you agree with this procedure we believe that we shall have no difficulty in getting Mr. Hall to agree also. We will then go ahead and get on with the job. The work will be… | ||
| Scan230 | Letter to E.R. Hall regarding a power curve, instrument board, and cooling system for an engine unit. | ||
| View original record | 262. RmS/R. 21st April, 1939. E.R. Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. Dear Hall, Thank you for your letter of April 17th. Herewith a power curve of your engine unit. We are supplying you… | ||
| Scan231 | Graph plotting a power comparison for the Phantom III engine, showing B.HP and M.E.P. against R.P.M. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III POWER COMPARISON SP 39 A. TESTS RUN OPEN EXHAUST AND WITH STD. STROMBERG CARB. B.H.P. M.E.P. LBS □' R.P.M. RM 38 AND 44 CAMS WITH NORMAL TAPPET SETTINGS .006 AND .008 TIMING .020 CL'CE… | ||
| Scan232 | Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD PRINT ROOM 29 APR 1969 DERBY | ||
| Scan233 | Rear axle gears and pinion for Hall's chassis B 35 AE. | ||
| View original record | To Rue 262. Hall's chassis B 35 AE : Rear axle gears 11 x 41 Pinion examined & replaced O.K. RW/JHo. | ||
| Scan234 | List of non-standard parts to be removed from chassis B.35.AE and replaced with standard pieces. | ||
| View original record | To HD. Chassis No B.35.AE. E.R. HALL. List of excptl. parts to be removed & replaced by standard pieces as necessary. Chassis:- ① All Hartford dampers & fittings. ② 48 gallon petrol tank & fittings. ③… | ||
| Scan235 | Overhaul and sale of an obsolete experimental Phantom III No.8 Unit to Mr. E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | 262 also spec. To G/Rb. from Rm/Swdl. c. HPS. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.22.4.39. PHANTOM III NO.8 UNIT. The above obsolete experimental unit is being overhauled for sale to Mr.E.R.Hall at a nominal figure of £300.… | ||
| Scan236 | Letter to E.R. Hall regarding the testing of a radiator and oil cooler for a Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | 1262 Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.4/MH. 24th. April, 1939. E.R.Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON, N.W.1. Dear Sir, We have received both the radiator and the oil cooler for the Phantom III engine.… | ||
| Scan237 | Arrangements for Mr. E.R. Hall's special car and its storage. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm 262 C4/C24.4.39. Mr. E.R.Hall's Car. Rm9/R21.4.39 I am pleased to note you have been able to have a discussion at last with Mr.Hall concerning this special car and have been able to make an… | ||
| Scan238 | Request for agreement to sell an obsolete Phantom III unit to E.R. Hall for £300 for use in a boat. | ||
| View original record | 262 Hs. from Rm. Rm10/R.24.4.39. We should like to have your agreement to allow E.R. Hall to buy one of our obsolete P.III units for £300. He wants this for a boat. We have had no trouble with him… | ||
| Scan239 | Letter confirming the dispatch of Phantom III engine drawings and a solution for running the engine at an incline. | ||
| View original record | 262 Experimental Dept. RM/Swdl.7/MH. 25th. April, 1939. E.R.Hall, Esq., Hartley Cottage, Kirkburton, Nr. Huddersfield, YORKS. Dear Sir, In confirmation of our discussion over the 'phone yesterday, we… | ||
| Scan240 | Letter discussing a discrepancy in the Phantom III engine power curve. | ||
| View original record | 262. 53, BERKELEY COURT, N.W.1. WELBECK 5010. April 25th /39. Dear Rm, Many thanks for the engine power curve for P.III. I notice that this curve shows a peak of about 220 as against 230 B.H.P. in the… | ||
| Scan241 | Requesting a copy of a curve taken on a final test. | ||
| View original record | Complete + then you could probably let me have a copy of the curve [strikethrough] taken on final test. Yours sincerely, S. Alker | ||
| Scan242 | Letter regarding the return of a Gray Marine engine cooler and heat exchanger for credit. | ||
| View original record | SWDC P Odee 262. E. R. HALL 53 BERKELEY COURT, LONDON, N.W.1 TELEPHONE: WELBECK 5010 Please arrange Rm 28th April, 1939 Dear Rm, With reference to the Gray Marine engine cooler and the heat exchanger… | ||
| Scan243 | Letter from Metropolis Garages regarding the oil cooler, heat exchanger, and lifting rings for the P.3. engine. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Note Top Left: SWDL I dont. see that we should be bothered with lifting rings unless we can see that they can easily be fitted. Handwritten Note Top Right: Surely slings can be used… | ||
| Scan244 | Letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. providing heat flow and radiator performance data for the Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | 262. Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.C/MH. 5th. May, 1939. Metropolis Garages Ltd., Maplise Road, LONDON, W.14. For the attention of L.F.Dyer, Esq. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 3rd.… | ||
| Scan245 | Letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. regarding an oil cooler and engine lifting methods. | ||
| View original record | Metropolis Garages Ltd. -2- 5th. May, 1939. Regarding the oil cooler, we have written to Mr. Hall stating that there is an oil cooler on the engine which we think will control the oil temperature. If… | ||
| Scan246 | Letter from Metropolis Garages regarding the return of a smaller unit and an oil cooler for credit after a larger radiator was ordered. | ||
| View original record | 262. SWDL Piles E.R. HALL CHAIRMAN W.P. SMITH P. JOHN SMITH L.F. DYER MANAGING DIRECTOR EUROPE'S LARGEST GARAGE METROPOLIS GARAGES LIMITED TELEPHONE SHEPHERDS BUSH 3385-6-7 (3 LINES) TELEGRAMS… | ||
| Scan247 | The return of oil and water coolers to Metropolic Garages after testing on a Phantom III unit. | ||
| View original record | 262. To Hd/FC. o. to D/BP. Rm/Swdl.9/JH.24.5.39. Will you please pack and return to Mr. L. Dyer, Metropolic Garages. Olympia, LONDON.W.14. the oil and water coolers we hand you herewith. These were… | ||
| Scan248 | Letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. regarding the return of a radiator/oil cooler and the status of an engine unit on test. | ||
| View original record | 262 Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.7/MH. 24th. May, 1939. Metropolis Garages Ltd., Maclise Road, LONDON, W.14. For the attention of L.F.Dyer, Esq. Dear Sirs, In accordance with your letter of the 23rd.… | ||
| Scan249 | Letter from Metropolis Garages discussing engine readiness, collection/delivery of the unit, and the return of oil and water coolers. | ||
| View original record | 262. E.R. HALL CHAIRMAN W.G. SMITH P. JOHN SMITH L.F. DYER MANAGING DIRECTOR TELEPHONE SHEPHERDS BUSH 3386-6-7 (3 LINES) TELEGRAMS METOGARS, HAMMER, LONDON. EUROPE'S LARGEST GARAGE METROPOLIS GARAGES… | ||
| Scan250 | Letter from Metropolis Garages regarding a new heat exchanger and a gearbox with a sea water pump drive. | ||
| View original record | E.R. HALL CHAIRMAN W.F. SMITH P. COHEN SMITH L.F. DYER MANAGING DIRECTOR TELEPHONE SHEPHERDS BUSH 5386-6-7 (3 LINES) TELEGRAMS METGARS, HAMMER. LONDON. EUROPE'S LARGEST GARAGE METROPOLIS GARAGES… | ||
| Scan251 | Letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding a Phantom III engine for a motor boat. | ||
| View original record | 262. Rm.3/MH. 5th. June, 1939. Mrs. E.R.Hall, 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON, N.W.1. Dear Mrs. Hall, The Phantom III engine for the E.R.Hall motor boat is now ready and we should like to get rid of it… | ||
| Scan252 | Letter to Metropolis Garages regarding a large heat exchanger and special gearbox for a Phantom III unit. | ||
| View original record | 262. Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.9/MH. 6th. June, 1939. Metropolis Garages Ltd., Maclise Road, LONDON, W.14. For the attention of Mr.L.F.Dyer. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 2nd. inst.… | ||
| Scan253 | Telegram requesting a boat engine be sent to Metropolis Garages Ltd, London. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144a—51305 13.1.39 WRE ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 262 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE Time Received: 1.52 Date: 4/6/39 By: R.S. from: 1-25 London 15 wds FROM: Hall MESSAGE: Please send boat engine to… | ||
| Scan254 | The despatch of a Phantom III No.8 unit to Mr. E.R. Hall at Metropolis Garages. | ||
| View original record | 262 X To D/BP. from Rm/Swdl. c. Hq/PC. c. HPS/RH. c. O/Rb. Rm/Swdl.3/MH.8.6.39. PHANTOM III NO.8 UNIT (E.R.HALL). We are sending over the above unit to be packed and despatched to:- Mr.E.R.Hall,… | ||
| Scan255 | Letter from Metropolis Garages confirming arrangements for sending a Phantom III engine and its heat exchanger. | ||
| View original record | 262. Pale SWDC E.R. HALL CHAIRMAN W.P. SMITH P. JOHN SMITH L.F. DYER MANAGING DIRECTOR METROPOLIS GARAGES LIMITED Olympia's Official Garage OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 1200 CAR CAPACITY COVERED WAY TO… | ||
| Scan256 | Telegram requesting a boat engine to be sent to Metropolis Garages Ltd in Olympia, London. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay s. d. RECEIVED No. 235 OFFICE STAMP Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. From Handwritten: 262. By 2424. 1.50. To L/2424. TS.… | ||
| Scan257 | Storage charges and the status of chassis B-35-AE for E.R. Hall, Esq. | ||
| View original record | -> S/W....Rm. c. to ME. c. to D/CC. ----- GR - ~~ C13/CS.6.39 Re B-35-AE...E.R.Hall, Esq. 26/5/38. I have just been asked by the Accountants Department what they are to do with a charge of 12/6d for… | ||
| Scan258 | List of non-standard engine and chassis features for car B35AE. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. E.R.HALL. B35 AE. This car is at present being garaged at Sanderson & Holmes. Non standard features on the chassis are as follows. ENGINE. ① No air silencer & connection. ② No tappet cover… | ||
| Scan259 | Letter from Metropolis Garages regarding gearbox drawings for the P.3 engine, discussing clearances, oil sealing and machining. | ||
| View original record | SWDL Please reply 262. File Rm E.R. HALL CHAIRMAN W.F. SMITH P. JOHN SMITH L.V. SMITH MANAGING DIRECTOR EUROPE'S LARGEST GARAGE METROPOLIS GARAGES LIMITED Olympia's Official Garage OPEN DAY AND NIGHT… | ||
| Scan260 | Handover and dispatch of connecting rod components for Mr. Raymond Mays. | ||
| View original record | 262. To D/S.P. from HPS. C. D/W. c. Rm. HPS.5/VS.21.6.39. O/52400. We are handing into the Despatch Stores herewith :- 12 - Connecting Rod Bolts - Part No.Z.4812. 12 - Nuts for Connecting Rod Bolts -… | ||
| Scan261 | Letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. regarding the application of an Alta marine box to a Phantom III unit. | ||
| View original record | 262. Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.6/MH. 29th. June, 1939. Metropolis Garages Ltd., Olympia, LONDON, W.14. For the attention of L.F.Dyer, Esq. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 16th. we have… | ||
| Scan262 | Page 2 of a letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. concerning the return of Alta drawings. | ||
| View original record | Metropolis Garages Ltd. -2- 29th. June, 1939. Together with our layout of the clutch etc. we also return your Alta drawing MC.1 and 2. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| Scan263 | Delay in repair work for car B.25-AE belonging to E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | 262. W/S. C. from Rm. Rm6/R.29.6.39. B.25-AE. E.R. Hall. We regret the delay in replying to C13/C8.6.39. This car was stored at Sanderson & Holmes because there was no room at the Repair. It was… | ||
| Scan264 | Letter from Metropolis Garages requesting a drawing and confirmation about flexible engine mountings for a P.3 engine. | ||
| View original record | E.R. HALL CHAIRMAN W.C. SMITH P. JOHN SMITH L.F. DYER MANAGING DIRECTOR METROPOLIS GARAGES LIMITED Olympia's Official Garage OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 1200 CAR CAPACITY COVERED WAY TO EXHIBITION HALLS… | ||
| Scan265 | Letter providing dimensions and recommendations for mounting a Phantom III crankcase and clutch case. | ||
| View original record | 262 Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.4/WH. 7th. July, 1939. Metropolis Garages Ltd., Olympia, LONDON, W.14. For the attention of Mr. Dyer. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 3rd. inst. we enclose… | ||
| Scan266 | Letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. regarding a support bracket. | ||
| View original record | Metropolis Garages Ltd. -2- 7th. July, 1939. To these a support bracket is fixed similar to J.12588, also enclosed, which can be mounted on a single pedestal also using an intermediate layer of hard… | ||
| Scan267 | Letter from Metropolis Garages Ltd. acknowledging receipt of drawings and information regarding engine mountings. | ||
| View original record | 262. Files E.R. HALL CHAIRMAN W. C. SMITH P. JOHN SMITH L. F. DYER MANAGING DIRECTOR METROPOLIS GARAGES LIMITED Olympia's Official Garage OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 1200 CAR CAPACITY COVERED WAY TO EXHIBITION… | ||
| Scan268 | Request to return a complete set of Hartford dampers removed from chassis B.35.AE to be fitted to car B.27.LE. | ||
| View original record | - 262. To Hd. Rm/GR.1/JH.12.7.39. B.35.AE. E.R.Hall. Will you please return to Exptl. Garage the complete set of Hartford dampers including all clips and fittings which have been removed from the… | ||
| Scan269 | List of equipment to be collected regarding a Bentley Chassis No. B.35-AE. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 262. Mr.,Haywood. 13.7.39. re BENTLEY CHASSIS NO. B.35-AE. Confirming our conversation of July 13th, the following is a list of equipment which I will collect on advice from you:- 1. Radiator… | ||
| Scan270 | Expressing dissatisfaction with a customer's attitude regarding their car. | ||
| View original record | 262. W/S. C. from Rm. c. Hd. Rm7/R.21.7.39. Attached is a copy of a letter I have written to Hall. I am a little bit disgruntled with this customer's attitude, because we went to a great deal of… | ||
| Scan271 | Letter to a client clarifying an arrangement about replacing experimental car features with standard pieces. | ||
| View original record | Rm6/R. 21st July, 1939. E.R. Hall, Esq., 53, Berkeley Court, LONDON. N.W.1. Dear Hall, Hd. tells me that when you were up here last week you asked him for all the experimental pieces off your car,… | ||
| Scan272 | Mr. Hall's unreasonableness and unresponsiveness to correspondence. | ||
| View original record | 262. S/W.....Rm. e. to Hd. C2/C25.7.39 Mr. E.R.Hall. Rm7/R21.7.39 I quite agree that Mr. Hall is very unreasonable. I note copy of letter you have sent him and I shall be interested to know if you get… | ||