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 a supplier clarifying details for an order of wind screen wipers, ignition coils, and trafficators.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\5\ img242 | |
| Date | 10th March 1941 | |
| Screen Wipers 6115 DEB 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 DEPÔTS BELFAST: 81/85, UPPER LIBRARY ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} BIRMINGHAM, 18: GREAT HAMPTON STREET. BRIGHTON, 4: 95, OLD SHOREHAM RD., HOVE. BRISTOL: 345, BATH ROAD. CARDIFF: 84a, PENARTH ROAD. COVENTRY: PRIORY STREET. DUBLIN: PORTLAND STREET, NORTH, NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD. EDINBURGH, 11: 46, STEVENSON RD., GORGIE. GLASGOW: 227-229, ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S ROAD. LEEDS: 84, ROSEVILLE ROAD. [LOGO - JOSEPH LUCAS LION AND WHEEL] TRADE MARK JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM 19 TELEPHONE: NORTHERN 5201 (12 LINES) TELEGRAMS & CABLES: 'LUCAS, TELEX, 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] [LOGO - M&CTBF] SERVICE DEPÔTS LIVERPOOL, 13: 453/455, EDGE LANE. LONDON: DORDRICHT ROAD, ACTON VALE, W.3. LONDON: 753/759, 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 MARY'S PLACE. WHEN REPLYING PLEASE REFER TO how/wst RH{R. Hollingworth}/rc{R. Childs} bla foundry Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd. DERBY X/BGC/17. 10th March 1941. For the attention of Mr.Childs. Dear Sirs, Order No.41160. As you are no doubt aware we have been in touch with your Buying Department regarding Order No.41160 which calls for Sports type Ignition Coils, Trafficators and also Wind Screen Wipers. We believe we are now familiar with your requirements in regard to the trafficators, and we are arranging for these to be despatched to you with the Ignition Coils which are also in hand. We would, however, like your confirmation in regard to the details of the SW4 model Wind Screen Wiper which you require, and we are taking the liberty of inclosing herewith a copy of our Drawing No.734753 which details the model which we think is the one you need. We should be obliged if you would check over this, and confirm that this is the type required. As you will observe there are alternate sizes of arms and blades, i.e. 9½" and 10" and 8" and 9" respectively, and no doubt you will advise us which are required in due course. With thanks in anticipation, We are, Yours faithfully, JOSEPH LUCAS LTD. [Signature] Technical Sales Department. [STAMP: RECEIVED] | ||