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).
From a cork manufacturer regarding the supply of alternative laminated washers due to the size constraints of natural cork.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\2\ scan0189 | |
| Date | 9th September 1936 | |
| Established A.D. 1880. Telephone—BLA. 5912. M 11178 Memo. from Alfred Ogden & Co. (ALFRED OGDEN). CORK MANUFACTURERS. 12, HANOVER STREET, Shudehill, MANCHESTER, 4. DEALERS IN :— English and Foreign Corks, Metal and Boxwood Top Corks, Wood Shives, Vent Pegs, Twine, Bottling Wax, Table Mats, Bath Mats, Bottle Brushes, Wine, Spirit and Pickle Capsules, Straw Envelopes, Rings and Glass Stoppers. Sept. 9th 1936 Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. Reply to your HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GRY.{Shadwell Grylls}12/KW. Dear Sirs, We thank you for yours of the 4th inst. re friction washers to E55092. This is really too large a size to make in natural cork and we do not think the washers would be satisfactory on account of cracks. We enclose 1 Doz. laminated composition cork washers for experimental purposes and hope these will suit your requirements. Yours faithfully, Alfred Ogden & Co A B Bond | ||