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Company history publications
A list of books covering the history of Philips and subsidiary businesses.
A list of books covering the history of Philips and subsidiary businesses.
“Impressions of a PRL Scientist”
A personal memoir by David Paxman of a career as a research scientist at MRL/PRL Redhill from 1958 to 1996.
A personal memoir by David Paxman of a career as a research scientist at MRL/PRL Redhill from 1958 to 1996.
“The MEL-CWS Automated Warehouse Project”
An account of a forward-looking project involving MEL, to create a warehouse and distribution centre with a very high level of automation.
An account of a forward-looking project involving MEL, to create a warehouse and distribution centre with a very high level of automation.
MRL/PRL History
“The Mullard/Philips Research Laboratories, Redhill – A Short History 1946-2002.”
This book is published on the PEPA website with the permission of the copyright holder, Philips Electronics UK Ltd.
“The Mullard/Philips Research Laboratories, Redhill – A Short History 1946-2002.”
This book is published on the PEPA website with the permission of the copyright holder, Philips Electronics UK Ltd.
Photos of past PRL staff
Photos of 362 members of staff, from the rear cover of the MRL/PRL History book.
Photos of 362 members of staff, from the rear cover of the MRL/PRL History book.
“Our Factory : Its History and Development”
A short account of the origins of Mullard Mitcham, written in about 1977 and with particular emphasis on the role of Stanley Mullard.
A short account of the origins of Mullard Mitcham, written in about 1977 and with particular emphasis on the role of Stanley Mullard.
“RA – It’s a Mystery” by The Perfin Society
Why did Philips UK use the initials “RA” as a security mark on their postage stamps? (Please note, the Perfin Society are responsible for any copyright considerations regarding the content of this document.)
Why did Philips UK use the initials “RA” as a security mark on their postage stamps? (Please note, the Perfin Society are responsible for any copyright considerations regarding the content of this document.)
Lists of PEPA Committee members and helpers
Partial lists of those who contributed to PEPA activities, based on records available in 2025.
Partial lists of those who contributed to PEPA activities, based on records available in 2025.