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).
Notice to officials and superintendents regarding the fortnightly weekend closure of the Derby works.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\4\ scan0134 | |
| Date | 14th October 1940 | |
| [Handwritten top left] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1210 [Handwritten top right] This is on the notice Boards. To:- All Officials and Superintendents. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}7/DK.14.10.40. [Signature] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} It is agreed that the Derby works shall be closed this week end from Saturday mid-day, October 19th, until 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, October 20th. This will happen once a fortnight during the change-over of shifts, until further notice. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||