Our Heritage Centres

Our heritage centres

We have five branches across the UK and US

While most exhibits are aero-engine related, there is an increasing proportion of items relevant to marine and land vehicle engines reflecting the historical importance and current growth of these businesses in Rolls-Royce.

Lectures and events

The Derby & Hucknall, Bristol and Coventry branches have a wide variety of engines, as well as other exhibits, on permanent display.

Each branch undertakes to present a series of lectures each year on a variety of subjects both historical and topical, given by past and present engineering staff and also by guest speakers. Entry to these lectures is free and all are welcome.

Derby & Hucknall branch

This branch focuses on the Rolls-Royce Company and its ancestors, FH Royce and Company, Royce Limited and CS Rolls and Company.

Bristol branch

This branch focuses on the history of the aircraft industry in Bristol. From the ancestor firms of British and Colonial Aeroplane Company to

Coventry & Ansty branch

This branch showcases the heritage of the Armstrong Siddeley companies, its predecessors the Deasy Motor Car Manufacturing Company, Siddeley-Deasy

Indianapolis branch

This branch is responsible for maintaining and promoting all aspects of the rich heritage of Allison, which became part of Rolls-Royce in 1995.

Scottish branch

This branch focuses on Rolls-Royce engines from the original Hillington and East Kilbride factories.

Publications

Books are published by the Trust at regular intervals and specialise in the history of Rolls-Royce and its ancestor companies ranging from aero engines, motor cars, premises and people. The Trust also produces DVD titles which cover the history of Rolls-Royce and its ancestor companies.