Sir Frederick Henry Royce

Royce's notebook contains rough sketches and calculations for automobile designs. The schemes are largely for foot-operated brakes used in the 2-cylinder 10 hp Royce automobile. The marketing of this vehicle commenced Royce's business alliance with Charles Stewart Rolls (1877 -1910), which resulted in the formation of  Rolls-Royce Ltd. Sketchbook preface by George Tilghman Richards, Leading Draughtsman at Royce Ltd, 24 October 1936. 

His IMechE membership form is also included.

View the full collection description on our archive catalogue: PER/38