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).
To all officials regarding the fortnightly closure of the works.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\2\ scan0004 | |
| Date | 5th July 1940 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1204 To:- All Officials. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}8/DK.5.7.40. It is agreed that until further notice the works will be closed from Saturday mid-day until Sunday morning once a fortnight, the next holiday being on July 13th, 1940. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||