What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Henry Royce (1863 - 1933) established his world-renowned tradition of engineering excellence at Cooke Street in the 1880s. The first Rolls-Royce car was built here in 1904. Recorded plaque organisation: Manchester City Council.
Henry Royce, alongside Charles Rolls, co-founded Rolls-Royce Ltd., known for its luxury cars and aeronautical engines; his contributions to automotive engineering set unparalleled standards of quality and reliability globally.
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