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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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The loan and return of experimental headlamps for testing.28th Aug 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0325
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. confirming a discussion about headlamps and trafficators.30th Aug 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0326
Letter from Stadium Ltd. concerning a delay in completing a sample of a special tubular dash lamp.31th Aug 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0327
The urgent reconditioning of Lucas P.100 headlamps for chassis 4.B.IV.4th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0328
Confirming the supply of P 100 SED headlamps and the delay in changing them due to the owner's holiday.4th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0329
Letter from Stadium Ltd. regarding a visit from their representative concerning a special Dash Lamp.4th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0330
Letter regarding a demonstration and manufacturing negotiations for an automatically swivelling headlight apparatus.4th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0331
Letter proposing an arrangement for the use of a proprietary lamp system on cars.4th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0332
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a fault with the headlamp dipping mechanism and water ingress in fog lamps on an experimental Bentley.4th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0333
Criticism of headlamp dimming arrangements and investigating French alternatives.5th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0334
Letter from Stadium Limited enclosing a rough drawing of a proposed Dash Light Fitting.6th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0335
Letter from Stadium Ltd. concerning a sample No.236 Dash Lamp sent for parts manufacturing.7th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0336
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. seeking their opinion on a scheme for automatically swivelling headlamps.7th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0337
Request to order Lucas P.100 headlamps for a new experimental Bentley chassis 5.B.IV.7th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0338
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. requesting an invoice for two Lucas lamps supplied for Mr. E.R. Hall's Bentley.7th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0339
Internal request to order two lamp adaptors from Messrs. Lucas.10th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0340
Inquiry regarding the availability of Lightened Type P.100 Headlamps for Bentley chassis.11th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0341
Development and weight reduction of Type P.100 headlamps for a Bentley chassis.12th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0342
Order for one dozen 12 volt Ediswan Indicator pattern lamps.12th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0343
Invoice from Stadium Ltd. for a dash lamp, requesting a covering order for payment.17th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0344
Follow-up letter to Mr. R.N. Neill of Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding unanswered correspondence.17th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0345
Return of an unrequisitioned lamp to Messrs. Stadium Ltd.18th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0346
Brief memo about headlamps, attaching a copy of a previously untraceable document.18th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0347
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the complicated nature and failed negotiations for Mr. Kilroy's swivelling headlamps.18th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0348
Continuation of a letter from Joseph Lucas Limited to H. West regarding lamps and negotiations.18th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0349
Letter politely declining a proposed scheme for a lamp assembly due to weight concerns and lack of demand.19th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0350
Scheme for indicating when vehicle lights are dipped.20th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0351
Request to Joseph Lucas Ltd. for samples of a 'battery discharge' warning lamp glass from a Wolseley instrument board.25th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0352
Letter from The General Electric Co Ltd in response to correspondence, advising that their Works department will be in contact to arrange an appointment.26th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0353
Request for a light, folding screen to be made for headlamp testing.26th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0354
The use of Sistoflex on headlamp wires for the Phantom II.27th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0355
Letter from General Electric Co., Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss automobile lamps.27th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0356
Modification of chassis headlamps for use in France, specifically the dipping direction.28th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0357
Fitting and testing dipping lamps on cars in France.28th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0358
Experiments with chassis headlamps to achieve a sharp cut-off with dipping lamps.29th Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0359
Requesting a covering order for a pair of Bosch LM250 headlamps for testing purposes.4th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0360
Recommending the standard fitment of a new Lucas fog lamp on the chassis.4th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0361
Instructions for overhauling a pair of Lucas P.100 headlamps from experimental chassis 29-EX.6th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0362
New parts required for fitting Bosch headlamps to a Bentley.11th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0363
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning issues and proposed redesigns for P.100 headlamps.11th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0364
Second page of a letter discussing a potential manufacturing scheme and a meeting at the Show.12th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0365
Experience with and the standardization of fog lamps on chassis.12th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0366
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited acknowledging a letter and forwarding it to their representative at the Motor Show.12th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0367
The standardization and testing of chassis fog lamps.15th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0368
Letter from Philips Lamps Ltd. regarding the development and availability of a new car radio.15th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0369
Letter from Philips Lamps Ltd about installing an instrument without using suppressors or modifying the car's wiring.15th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0370
Performance of a Benjamin fog lamp and suggesting a comparison test with a Lucas lamp.16th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0371
Requesting to obtain a Lucas Fog Lamp on loan for fitting.16th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0372
Request to return a Lucas fog lamp for reflector cleaning, overhaul, and modification.19th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0373
Internal request to order various fog lamps for testing on an experimental car.19th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0374
Inquiry about the status of reconditioned 20/25 Lucas headlamps needed for chassis 21.G.4.19th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0375
Letter from Talbot Anti-Dazzle Cone Ltd regarding the trial of an Anti-Fog Pilot lamp.23th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0376
Continuation sheet of a letter to H. Royce Esq. from Talbot Anti-Dazzle Cone Ltd. awaiting a reply on a lamp test.23th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0377
Purchase and fitting of Marchal 'Strilux' headlamps.25th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0378
Testing and development of new, lighter headlamps, specifically Marchal lamps and a new double filament model.26th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0379
Request to obtain Marchal 'Strilux' headlamps and special top forgings for an experimental Bentley 5B4.27th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0380
Private memo complaining about the poor performance of P.100 lamps.31th Oct 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0381
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. detailing modifications for P.100 type headlamps for R.R. & Bentley chassis.1st Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0382
Approval process and comparative testing of lamps, including fog lamps.1st Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0383
Discussion with a Lucas lamp designer about experimental features for new headlamps and foglamps.1st Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0384
Proposal to stage a lamp demonstration to decide on the best fog lamp.1st Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0385
Testing of Philips Cadmium Yellow bulbs and various headlamp dipping and switching schemes for R-R and Bentley chassis.6th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0386
Cover note for an I.A.E. Research and Standardisation Committee Report No.7251.6th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0387
Summary of experiments on the effectiveness of coloured headlamp beams and filters in foggy conditions.1st Sep 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0388
Requesting a date for a demonstration of headlamps and foglamps for R-R and Bentley chassis.8th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0389
Arrangement of lamps on three cars for headlamp tests.8th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0390
Requesting a covering order to be issued for further tests on a lamp.8th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0391
Invoice from Currus Ltd. for a chromium-plated fog lamp.6th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0392
Suggesting a trial of Zeiss lamps, based on positive past experience with them on a Sports Phantom.10th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0393
Letter from Carl Zeiss (London) Ltd. detailing the Zeseaps 250 headlamp and its pricing.8th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0394
Request to order one Currus all-chromium fog lamp for experimental car 28-EX.14th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0395
Letter to 'Stadium' Ltd. regarding the discontinuation of experimental work on dash lamps.14th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0396
The fitting of various fog lamps to specific vehicles.14th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0397
Letter from The General Electric Co. Ltd. apologising for a delay in supplying special OSRAM Graves type bulbs.15th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0398
Request to obtain a sample of 'Nebulite' Fog Filter glass from Pilkington Brothers Ltd. for testing on headlamps.16th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0399
Various types of fog lamps, concluding that Currus and Benjamin models are the best.13th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0400
Demonstration and comparison of various fog lamps and their performance in dense fog.16th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0401
Recommendation to obtain a Currus lamp for trial in London after testing other lamps.16th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0402
Order for a Currus fog lamp for road testing purposes.22th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0403
Letter from Butlers Limited following up on a request for drawings mentioned during a visit to their stand at Olympia.27th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0404
Letter to Messrs. Butlers Ltd. declining to proceed with a matter previously discussed at Olympia.28th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0405
The demonstration and selection of headlamps and fog lamps for R-R and Bentley chassis.29th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0406
Sending one pair of P.100 headlamps into stores.29th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0407
The delayed testing of headlamps and fog lamps for R.R. & Bentley chassis.30th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0408
Disposal of rejected P.100 type E.5 Lucas Headlamps due to bad marking and missing parts.30th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0409
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing P.100 headlamps with Lucas Graves Bulbs.30th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0410
Report from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing the performance of various headlamp bulbs and systems.30th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0411
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited offering to run comparative tests in Derby.30th Nov 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0412
Internal order request for two all-chromium Currus Fog Lamps for a Spectre chassis.1st Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0413
Supply and performance of Lucas fog lamps compared to German alternatives.1st Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0414
Urgent delay in fitting headlamps and offering to lend a 40/50 HP car to resolve the matter.1st Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0415
Effectiveness of various headlamp and foglight configurations for driving.3rd Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0416
Request to design under-bonnet lamps for the Spectre, Wraith, and next Bentley models.3rd Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0417
Issues with Lucas P.100 headlamps, including an unrequired switch/cable and the return of a badly marked lamp.5th Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0418
Testing and procurement of new headlamps and fog lamps for R.R. & Bentley chassis.5th Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0419
Relative merits of Lucas, Currus, and bi-focal dipping headlamps and fog lamps.5th Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0420
Leaflet advertising the Stelmar Patent Motor Car Fog Lamp.5th Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0421
Descriptive leaflet for the Stelmar Patent Fog Lamp.7th Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0422
Letter from Banting & Tresilian, Ltd. regarding their new 'Stelmar' Fog and Anti-Dazzle Lamp.7th Dec 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0423
Testimonial letter from a Chief Pilot for Airwork Limited regarding the performance of Stelmar Lamps in foggy conditions.10th Jul 1934Box 61a \ 2  scan0424


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