rudge whitworth - help needed to date the frame.

[v3rona]

Hello,
I am new here and I have absolutely no clue about the bikes, but my partner has this old frame of " rudge whitworth" and code on it is " A T93718" but I am not sure if it's T there for sure.
So, if any of you lovely people could help me it be great. I searched internet with no luck.
I added pic of this code.
Thank you very much for any help

B.

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[bikerbluz]

First of all, let me welcome you to the Cabe. I wish I could be more help, but wanted to let you know that I am sure someone on the site will be able to help you. There is a tremendous amount of knowledge here from members that live and breathe bicycles. If you could post multiple, detailed photos, I know that will help in identification. Kevin.

 

[bulldog1935]

you can get dating information from the SA hub, but we can narrow down the decade if you show us more, especially the shift lever.
http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/frame-number-bicycle-dating-guide/
Raleigh took over Rudge Whitworth in 1943

 

[dweenk]

Is that a single speed? It would be a great help to have photos of the front, rear, and drive side of the bike.

 

[dnc1]

I don't think that's a "T", looks more like another "1" to me.
As @dweenk said some more photos would be a great help.
As @bulldog1935 also said, a Sturmey Archer 3-speed is also a very helpful item for dating purposes.
A headbadge shot will also help initially re. being pre, or post, Raleigh's takeover.
Love to see more of the machine.
Welcome to the Cabe!