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Explore the story of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation, from the ideas that shaped its purpose to the archives, collections, and people who continue to build it.
Learn how we preserve engineering heritage and make it accessible through research, education, and public programs.

ABOUT THE SIR HENRY ROYCE FOUNDATION

Learn how we preserve engineering heritage and make it accessible through research, education, and public programs

SIR HENRY ROYCE

Frederick Henry Royce was born in Alwalton, Huntingdonshire, near Peterborough, the son of James and Mary Royce and was the youngest of their five children

WALTER OWEN BENTLEY

W. O. Bentley was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1995

CHARLES STUART ROLLS

Rolls was introduced to Henry Royce by a friend at the Royal Automobile Club, Henry Edmunds, who was also a director of Royce Ltd

Learn about the SHRF Trustees

SHRF Volunteers. These are our very important people

Learn more about the foundations awards

Collections

From engines and instruments to printed material and photographs, browse highlights from across our collections.

Iconic aviation engines and related artefacts from the collection.

A closer look at Rolls Royce and Bentley engine engineering.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Engines and equipment built for industry, power, and performance.

Tools, gauges, and components that tell the story of precision.

Badges, brochures, photography, and objects from marque history.

A varied selection of items that do not fit elsewhere.

A detailed collection of scale models across eras and marques.

A visual archive of vehicles, events, and collection highlights.

PRINTED COLLECTIONS

Books, manuals, catalogues, and printed material for reference.

SILVER GHOST BODY

Materials and information relating to the Silver Ghost body.

YORK MOTORS REGISTRATION

Records and material connected to York Motors registrations.

Resources

Explore the Foundation’s research and reference resources, from vehicle history requests to technical information and recorded material. Built to help owners, enthusiasts, and researchers find what they need quickly.Explore the Foundation’s research and reference resources, from vehicle history requests to technical information and recorded material. Built to help owners, enthusiasts, and researchers find what they need quickly.

RESEARCH MY CAR

Sources of information on Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Explore pre and post war technical information.

VIDEO & AUDIO FILES

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THE DAVID NEELY COLLECTION OF WRITINGS

Explore the articles written by David Neely

THE OBSESSED AUTOMOBILIST

Explore the articles written by David Berthon

Explore the articles written by a range of authors

Locations

Explore the Foundation’s research and reference resources, from vehicle history requests to technical information and recorded material. Built to help owners, enthusiasts, and researchers find what they need quickly.

Coolum Showroom

Foundation Archives

Canberra Showroom

Touring Archives

Rolls-Royce & Bentley in The Sunburnt Country

Rolls-Royce & Bentley in The Sunburnt Country

The first 50 years in Australia

170.00

Product description

The re-print of this book complete with Supplements from 1999-July 2021 is now available.

500 copies of the first edition of this excellent book have been sold. It has received enthusiastic reviews around the world. This book is a MUST for all enthusiasts in Australia and indeed for all Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners worldwide.

Please note: the “first fifty years” covers 1906–1956.

A4 size
Soft cover
588 pages
Weight 2.1 kg
Covers 1906–1956

If your book arrives damaged, contact us immediately at chair@henryroycefoundation.com.  We’ll arrange a replacement or refund. Returns must be reported within 30 days of receipt.

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