From the archive of Leon Guyot, a good friend, here is a colour photograph taken at the Canley, Fletch South, works. Continue reading “Colour Canley – 1982”
Canley Halt Pt2
Two more photos of Canley Halt – this time with the Canley, Fletch South works in the background. Continue reading “Canley Halt Pt2”
Canley Halt
Canley Halt was opened for passengers on 30th September 1940, primarily to serve the nearby Standard Motor Company’s Works. The crossing had previously been known as Canley Gates from its inception when the London & Birmingham Railway first provided a gate keeper’s house in 1838 to man the gates. Continue reading “Canley Halt”
Jack Gowland – Storekeeper
Jack Gowland Storekeeper in Tool Control, Fletch South. Continue reading “Jack Gowland – Storekeeper”
Sister Edna Durham
Edna Durham, Sister-in-Charge of Surgeries at Standard-Triumph in Coventry. Miss Durham started work with the Company in 1946, as a nurse. She was promoted to Sister-in-Charge of Surgeries in 1959. She liked to keep up modern methods of treatment and install new equipment. Dedicated to her work, she undertook studies in industrial welfare. Continue reading “Sister Edna Durham”
Apprentices 1957
Thanks to Colin Waugh for this photo from 1957. Continue reading “Apprentices 1957”