Charles Rolls’ Centenary
The Rolls Royce name is one of the world's most identifiable brands. Charles Rolls was its joint founder who moved from his interest in automobile engines to a fascination with the aero engine and he wanted to fly!
2010 is the centenary of his death at the age of 32 in an aviation accident - the first in the United Kingdom.
The town of Monmouth and its environs have a close connection to the Rolls family. The Hendre, adjacent to Llangattock-Vibon-Avel's Church, was the home of the Rolls family, and the grave of Charles Rolls is in the churchyard.
On Monday July 12th, the date of Charles Rolls death, there are to be celebrations in and around the town of Monmouth. These celebrations will begin with a service at St Cadoc's church in Llangattock-Vibon-Avel at 10am at which the Bishop of Monmouth will be the preacher. You are welcome to join this service.
Parades of Rolls Royce cars, a fly past of a Rolls engine powered spitfire, a Civic Service at St Mary's, Monmouth, are just some of the other celebrations on July 12th.
The Rolls Royce Company have taken these celebrations very seriously and have funded a schools worker for a year to offer the pupils support with projects connected to the Rolls Royce name.
More information about the celebrations can be found at the web site www.rolls100.com