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 Paddon Brothers Ltd. introducing a friend from New Zealand, requesting a tour of the Rolls Royce works.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\4\ scan0371 | |
| Date | 24th November 1938 | |
| 1204 TELEPHONES: KENSINGTON 7205/6/7. CARS OFFERED SUBJECT UNSOLD. ROLLS-ROYCE SPECIALISTS CARE 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. PADDON BROTHERS LTD ESTABLISHED 1905. LATE OF 1, ALBEMARLE ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, PICCADILLY, W.1. 60, Cheval Place, Brompton Road, S.W.7. TELEGRAMS: PADSOP, SOUTHKENS, LONDON. N.B. PASSING HARRODS ON LEFT, CHEVAL PLACE IS SECOND ON RIGHT. PWP/DF London, 24th November 1938 P.H. Grylls Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. My dear Grylls, This is to introduce a Friend of mine, Mr. Bruce Johnston: he is in this infernal business of ours in a big way in New Zealand. While he is over in this Country he thought he would like to see over the Rolls Royce Works. Now I know you cannot show him over your Department, but I shall be very grateful if you will hand him over to somebody who will take him around the non-forbidden spots. Yours very sincerely, PADDON BROS. LTD., [Signature] Managing Director. | ||