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Royce Ltd Biography Biography
1884-1932, Electrical and mechanical engineer, Manchester Formed in 1884 as Royce Limited. Registered on 4 June 1891, as F. H. Royce and Co, to take over the business of electrical and mechanical engineers of the firm of the same name. It became a limited company in 1894. In 1904, the company manufactured their first car, and in 1906, Henry Royce and Charles Rolls form Rolls Royce Limited. Royce Ltd was acquired by Herbert Morris of Loughborough in 1932.

Scope and Content
Illustrated booklet advertising Royce Ltd motors, dynamos and appliances (such as arc lamps). The main text outlines the benefits of the electric transmission of power and promotes the expertise of Royce Ltd's electricians.
Physical description
The booklet is in a good condition. There is some surface dirt and foxing on the cover.
Language
English
Archival history
Donated to the museum alongside an A F H Royce Ltd voltmeter.
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.

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