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).
Inquiry from Paddon Brothers Ltd regarding the validity of claims about Colloidal Graphite.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 145\3\ scan0045 | |
| Date | 29th July 1936 | |
| PADDON BROTHERS LTD ESTABLISHED 1905. LATE OF I, ALBEMARLE ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, PICCADILLY, W.1. 60, Cheval Place, Brompton Road, S.W.7 TELEPHONES: KENSINGTON 7205/6/7. CARS OFFERED SUBJECT UNSOLD. ROLLS-ROYCE SPECIALISTS CARS OF ANY MAKE REPAIRS.INSURANCE.SERVICE DIRECTORS: HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF SOMERSET, D.S.O. O.B.E. PHIL PADDON, (MANAGING DIRECTOR) HUGH KELLER. SALES MANAGER: ARTHUR VERLEY. SECRETARY: MISS M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} B. JAMES. TELEGRAMS: PADSOP, SOUTHKENS, LONDON. N.B.-PASSING HARRODS ON LEFT, CHEVAL PLACE IS SECOND ON RIGHT. PWP/DF London, 29th July, 1936. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Technical Dept. Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Would you please be so very kind as to let me know if there is anything in this Colloidal Graphite business? Or is it just hot air? Thanks so much in advance for your kindness. Yours faithfully, PADDON BROS. LTD., Phil Paddon Managing Director. P.S. I ask your opinion for my personal benefit only, not for broadcasting. P.P. RECEIVED Vv N 30 JUL. 1936 | ||