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 Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the sending of Widney Patent Quick Action Bonnet Fasteners for trial.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\3\ scan0196 | |
| Date | 28th October 1937 | |
| TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM 20571026 HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS. MANUFACTURERS OF PRIVATE CAR AND PASSENGER VEHICLE FITTINGS WIDNEY WORKS BAGOT STREET BIRMINGHAM 4 YOUR REF OUR REF JHB/PB The WIDNEY Regd Trade Mark ESTBD HSC 1898. ASSOCIATED WITH WIDNEY MANUFACTURING CO LTD. MAIDENHEAD MICROVERNIER LTD. BIRMINGHAM ON AIR MINISTRY APPROVED LISTS Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. For the attention of Mr. Steadman. 28th October, 1937. W. O'keel R.M/S.D Dear Sir, In accordance with a conversation held between your Mr. Royse and our Mr. Cheston, we are forwarding under separate cover, one set of Widney Patent Quick Action Bonnet Fasteners, which it is understood you would like to examine & try out. Our Mr. Booth would like to make an early opportunity of calling at your works, relative to this matter, and to Bonnet Hinge and to other items. Yours faithfully, p.p. HALLAM SLEIGH & CHESTON, J.H.Booth. J.H.Booth. [Left Margin Text] Manufacturers of ******* Widney Sliding Seat Assemblies Occasional Seats, Head Fittings, Car Door Locks. Dovetails. Door Buffers, Blind Rollers in Wood or Metal, Medium & Light Steel Pressings, Forgings. ******* Widney Sliding Glass Run Channels. Velvet Covered Rubber or Metal and Felt. Sections in Brass or Steel. Ventilation Windows. ******* Widney Road or Rail Vehicle Windows. Sliding Cab Windows. Metal Pans, Simplastic Glazing for Fixed Windows. ******* Widney Unbroken Line Bonnet Hinge Bonnet Fasteners, Un-broken Line Concealed Door Hinges. ******* Widney Aircraft Components. [Logos and Stamps] THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH CARRIAGE & AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS PARTNERS: H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} L. SLEIGH A.{Mr Adams} S. CHESTON MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL UNION OF MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED | ||