I remember vividly the day the sewers “blew up” when thinners from the paint shop had leaked into the drain system and somehow had been ignited. Continue reading “Boom!”
Standard Pipe Band
WHEN was the Standard Pipe Band formed, and does it still exist? Continue reading “Standard Pipe Band”
Les Smith – Press Shop
Les Smith, retired from Press Shop, Canley, after 30 years’ service at Canley works. Continue reading “Les Smith – Press Shop”
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Another fabulous photograph – but no details. Can you help? Continue reading “Help required…”
Mick Carroll – Herald Trim & Final Finish
Mick Carroll (67), a fitter in Herald Trim and Finish, Canley, retired after 15 years’ service. Continue reading “Mick Carroll – Herald Trim & Final Finish”
D R Pearson
MR D. R. PEARSON joined Standard Triumph in 1948 as an apprentice draughtsman at Coventry. After completing his apprenticeship Mr Pearson did two years national service in the Royal Air Force, and re-joined the Company afterwards in Aero Planning Department, at Coventry. Continue reading “D R Pearson”