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).
Instructions regarding the retrieval and re-erection of a large sign near Belper.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\2\ img273 | |
| Date | 5th November 1940 guessed | |
| Go to Belper and get into touch with Mr. John A.{Mr Adams} Richards, "Ridgewood", Milford, Nr. Derby, with regard to large BLACKPOOL Sign which has been taken down from the site :- Clan Foundry Co. Belper - Derby road near Belper. Find the sign and re-erect it. If the sign has been taken down on the instructions of the Police it will be necessary to get their permission first. In both cases take sufficient timber to repair rotted posts if necessary and also a good number of lenses. Mr. Richards is a Director of Clan Foundry Co. Ltd. and may be able to give you information about the sign. (C. & J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Crew - refused) JW Portage & Son Ltd 26 St Marys Gate YORK. | ||