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 The British Thomson-Houston Company regarding a temporary works shutdown.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 33\1\ Scan044 | |
| Date | 16th December 1920 | |
| -2- THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY. LIMITED, COVENTRY. - Clarke Esq., Messrs. The Rolls Royce Co. Ld. December 16th 1920 when you call upon us. Owing to the present slump, we are having to shut down our Works from Thursday night, December 23rd, to Wednesday morning, January 5th, but I myself shall be resuming work possibly on Wednesday, the 29th inst. However, if you would be good enough to let me know when you hope to be in this locality, I shall be pleased to arrange an appointment with you. With very kind regards, Yours faithfully, A.P. Young CHIEF - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT APY/WS | ||