
3 3 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 25cm
Description
Photograph from an album of prints collected by English motorist, motor car manufacturer and aviator Charles Stewart Rolls (1877-1910). Rolls was a keen driver who was well known in the car world, having taken part in many of the early motor races. In 1906 he founded Rolls-Royce Ltd with Sir Frederick Henry Royce (1863-1933), creating one of the world's most famous motoring companies. Prior to the establishment of the company, Rolls asembled and sold imported French cars in London. Lillie Hall was one of his first car workshops and showrooms.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10326959
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