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 Joseph Lucas Limited regarding a sample of a proposed new headlamp.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\1\ img047 | |
| Date | 26th January 1936 | |
| HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. [Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN] SERVICE DEPOTS BELFAST 3/5, CALVIN STREET, MOUNT POTTINGER. BIRMINGHAM, 18 GREAT HAMPTON STREET. BRIGHTON, 4 85, OLD SHOREHAM RD., HOVE. BRISTOL 345, BATH ROAD. CARDIFF 54A, PENARTH ROAD. COVENTRY PRIORY STREET. DUBLIN PORTLAND STREET, NORTH, NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD. EDINBURGH, 11 40, STEVENSON RD., GORGIE. GLASGOW 727/729, ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S ROAD. LEEDS 64, ROSEVILLE ROAD. [Logo: Torch and Wheel, TRADE MARK] 26/1/6. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM 19 TELEPHONE: NORTHERN 5201 (12 LINES) TELEGRAMS & CABLES: "LUCAS, BIRMINGHAM" "KING OF THE ROAD" LAMPS, HORNS. "CYCLEALITIES" "MOTOR-CYCLEALITIES" "MOTORALITIES" MAGNETOS, BATTERIES, ELECTRIC LIGHTING & STARTING SYSTEMS. Codes: A.B.C. 5th & 6th EDITn & BENTLEY'S 1st & 2nd. [Logo: SMMT - SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD] [Logo: Winged Wheel] SERVICE DEPOTS LIVERPOOL, 13 450/458, EDGE LANE. LONDON DORDRECHT ROAD, ACTON VALE, W.3. LONDON 757/759, HIGH ROAD, LEYTON, E.10. LONDON 319, REGENT ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, W.1. SHOWROOMS & OFFICES. LONDON 155, MERTON ROAD, WIMBLEDON, S.W.19. MANCHESTER, 3 291/293, DEANSGATE. SUPPLY DEPOT. MANCHESTER TALBOT RD. STRETFORD. NEWCASTLE on TYNE, 2 64/66, ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} MARY'S PLACE. WHEN REPLYING PLEASE REFER TO X / LGT10. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Sirs, We acknowledge your letter of the 24th.inst., reference Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.9/JH, in which you request information regarding the sample of a proposed new type of headlamp which Mr.Oliver Lucas mentioned when he visited your works recently. We would inform you that this sample is proceeding, but at the moment is not in a sufficiently advanced stage to submit for your examination. We are, however, hoping that it will be available during next week, in which case our Mr.F.G.Thacker will visit your works and bring the sample with him. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. We are Sirs, Yours faithfully, JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED. [Signature] Technical Sales Department. | ||