A gold wrist-watch was presented to Margaret Clamp by her friends and colleagues in Engineering, Dept., Fletch. North. Continue reading “Margaret Clamp – Engineering Dept. Tracing”
804 Gang
804 Gang are shown on this photograph marking the occasion of the last Triumph Herald off the line. Continue reading “804 Gang”
Chris Edwards – Pollution Chemist
Chris Edwards  (29), an assistant pollution chemist at Fletch North, left Coventry to join Leyland Australia as a chemist. Continue reading “Chris Edwards – Pollution Chemist”
My Standard Memories by Alan Evans Pt2
The Canley and Fletchamstead areas were very busy every working day with thousands of people travelling to work at the Standard or other factories in the area. Continue reading “My Standard Memories by Alan Evans Pt2”
My Standard Memories by Alan Evans Pt1
I was born in Oldfield Road, Chapelfields in 1942. Many of the men who lived in our road worked at the Standard as it was only a short walk across Hearsall Common to the Canley factory. Continue reading “My Standard Memories by Alan Evans Pt1”
George Parsons – Millwright’s mate
George Parsons (67), a millwright’s mate in Maintenance, Canley, retired after over 11 years’ service. Continue reading “George Parsons – Millwright’s mate”