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).
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding the testing and supply of thermostat components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\1\ scan0303 | |
| Date | 27th October 1937 | |
| Telephone: SUNBURY-ON-THAMES 456 (6 LINES) Telegrams & Cables: THERMOSTAT, SUNBURY-ON-THAMES. Code: BENTLEY'S THE BRITISH THERMOSTAT CO., LTD. Makers of Scientific Instruments. TEDDINGTON WORKS. Windmill Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex. DIRECTORS: COL. N. HUDSON. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} SHERLOCK } MANAGING. W.F.F.MARTIN-HURST L.S. SWINNERTON DYER. F.G. POPLETT. Your Ref: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.10/AP: WL/GN: October 27th, 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. C.S. Steadman. We thank you for your letter of the 26th October with reference to the thermostats, our Drawing No. BGA. 2073A. We are testing a further thermostat at 30 lbs/sq.in. and information regarding this test will be sent to you to-morrow. We shall also be in a position to advise you in connection with the supply of the frame and bottom plate in a stiffer gauge material. Yours truly, THE BRITISH THERMOSTAT CO.LTD. W.Lund. Handwritten notes: Top center: 1328 Right side: holéu Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/S&D | ||