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Performance TitleFord Motor Exhibition 1932
Performance Date20 February 1932
Performance DaySaturday
Performance Time10:00
Main PerformersExhibitors:
Ford Motor Co. Ltd.,
Lincoln Car Dpt.,
Henry Ford and Son Ltd.,
W J Reynolds,
Muir Hill (Engineers) Ltd.,
Roadless Traction Ltd.,
Frank G Gates Ltd.,
Herbert Lomas Ltd.,
Dispatch Motor Co. Ltd.,
Leonard A Ward,
The Farm Garage Ltd.,
Chaseside Motor Co. Ltd.,
Bedfordshire Autocar Co. Ltd.,
Aldgate and City Motor Co. Ltd.,
A Norman Reeves,
H J Willett Ltd.,
W Harold Perry Ltd.,
Facilities Department,
Industrial Unit Department,
Hire Service Department,
Sales Department,
Enquiries,
Dagenham Estate,
Commissionaires,
European Department,
The Lambert Motor Co.,
Thomas Crimble,
Lincoln Department,
Tractor Department,
Ford Times,
Tate, of Leeds,
K T Engineering Co. Ltd.,
F H Peacock and Co.,
Dagenham Motors,
Vick Bros. Ltd.,
Hendy Bros,
A E Gould Ltd.,
J W Austin,
Wood and Lambert Ltd.,
Rumsey Ltd.,
A and S Andrews Ltd.,
B Billingham,
Hubert Dees Ltd.,
Ford Motor Co. Ltd.,
Brook Garage,
R Pratt Ltd.,
Highbury Corner Motor Co. Ltd.,
Bristol St.Motors Ltd.,
Steele, Griffiths and Co. Ltd.,
County Commercial Cars. Ltd.,
John Wallace and Sons Ltd.,
Wembley Motors,
Wallis and Co.,
F English Ltd.,
Hartwell's Ltd.,
F G Bradbury,
Mawdsley's Ltd.,
Victory Motor Co.,
A Ferraris Ltd.,
R H Patterson and Co. Ltd.,
W J Brown Ltd.,
Rowell and Co.,
Tupper Bros.,
Charles H Allen,
W V Radford,
Underwood, Elliott, Fisher Ltd.,
Newbury Park Garage,
Berry Wiggins and Co.,
Briggs' Bodies Ltd.,
Edge Engineering Works Ltd.,
Baico Patents Ltd.,
Miss Violet Lindsell,
Aircraft Department,
E V Twose,
Mawdsley's Ltd.,
John Wallace and Sons Ltd.,
Precision Machines,
Cinema,
Stanhay Ltd.,
Silcock and Colling,
Dagenham Contractor's Materials,
Commercial Cut-away Chassis Spare Parts,
Frank G Gates,,
A Norman Reeves
Leonard A Ward,
W J Reynolds,
W Harold Perry,
E Boydell and Co. Ltd
Secondary PerformersBertram Harrison - piano
Orchestra or BandHM RAF Central Band
ConductorsFlight Lieut. R P O'Donnell
Performance NotesThe first Ford Motor Exhibition to be held at the Hall. The event would return annually until 1937.

The Great Floor was built for the event covered in coco matting. Screens covered the front of the loggia boxes. A large picture of Fords works at Dagenham with curtains either side was on the stage extending to the boxes. Band stand was erected in front of the organ. There were 40 cars exhibited in the Great Floor. Other exhibits were staged in the gallery.A cinema was installed begingd the organ in the gallery. The loggia boxes were used as office. The Kings Room (Royal Retiring Room) was used as the Dealers Room. The east and west arena bars were used for refreshments.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1932/18)
Photograph (RAHE/3/1932/1)
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/83q83GC8S0E-3
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1932/18The Ford Motor Exhibition - official catalogue and guide19-27 February 1932
RAHE/3/1932/1Photograph of the Ford Car Show19-27 February 1932
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
AibapoitovipeagFord Motor Exhibition 19328
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/2430Melville; Winnie (1895-1937); English concert singer
DS/UK/2431Oldham; Derek (1887-1968); English actor, singer
DS/UK/2432Royal Air Force; Central Band of the Royal Air Force; 1920-; British military band
DS/UK/1107Ford Motor Company; 1903-; American automobile manufacturer
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