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 Ltd. regarding the charge for overhauling and modifying two headlamps.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61a\2\ scan0486 | |
| Date | 23th January 1935 | |
| 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. Handwritten: Y6116 "KING OF THE ROAD" LAMPS, HORNS, "CYCLEALITIES", "MOTOR-CYCLEALITIES", "MOTORALITIES", MAGNETOS, BATTERIES, ELECTRIC LIGHTING & STARTING SYSTEMS. Codes: A.B.C. 5th & 6th EDITs & BENTLEY'S 1st & 2nd. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM 19 TELEPHONE: NORTHERN 5201 (12 LINES) TELEGRAMS & CABLES: "LUCAS, BIRMINGHAM." (TELEPHONE CENTRAL 8401 (10 lines) FOR SERVICE-SPARE PARTS & REPAIRS) SERVICE DEPOTS BELFAST 3/5, CALVIN STREET, MOUNT POTTINGER. BIRMINGHAM, 16 GREAT HAMPTON STREET. BRIGHTON OLD SHOREHAM RD, HOVE. BRISTOL 343, BATH ROAD. CARDIFF 54A, PENARTH ROAD. COVENTRY PRIORY STREET. DUBLIN PORTLAND STREET, NORTH; NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD. EDINBURGH, 11 32, STEVENSON RD, GORGIE. GLASGOW 227/229, ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S ROAD. LEEDS 64, ROSEVILLE ROAD. SERVICE DEPOTS LIVERPOOL, 13 450/456, EDGE LANE. LONDON DORDRECHT ROAD, ACTON VALE, W.3. LONDON 759, HIGH ROAD, LEYTON, E.10. LONDON 319, REGENT ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, W.1. SHOWROOMS & OFFICES. LONDON 155, MERTON ROAD, WANDSWORTH, S.W.18. MANCHESTER 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 GHS.LL.R. 23rd.January 1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Handwritten: WST (stamped) Handwritten: O/54105 Handwritten: Bi-flex Lamp Dear Sirs, We wish to refer you to Order No.75293 covering the return to us for attention of two RB.{R. Bowen}170.S ED{J. L. Edwards} Headlamps, your Advice Note being WG{Mr Gill - Financial Director}/F.23096. For the overhauling and modifying of the wiring arrangements we are putting forward a total charge of £2.2.6d. nett, for which amount our invoice will follow in due course. Yours faithfully, JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED. (Signature) Spares & Repairs Section. Handwritten: PRL | ||