A former Director of Standard-Triumph, Harold S. Weale died, aged 70, at his home in Coventry last month. Continue reading “Harold S. Weale”
Transport Dept. Stalwarts
During the 1939-45 War, Albert and Billy were engaged in delivering vital aircraft parts from our Coventry works to depots in Carlisle, Bristol, London, etc., under the auspices of the Ministry of Aircraft Production. Continue reading “Transport Dept. Stalwarts”
Forward Radiator – Part 2
You entered first into a reception area with chairs, tables and magazines. The office staff went through a door, on the left was kitchen where Jean Elliot made the tea, next to it was male/female toilets. Continue reading “Forward Radiator – Part 2”
John (Jimmy) Gunn
We regret to record the death of Mr John Gunn, of the Standard Motor Co. Ltd. Jimmy, as he was known to his many friends, served the company for 30 years. He joined the Lupus Street branch of the London Depot in 1925 and later went to Park Royal. Continue reading “John (Jimmy) Gunn”
Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist
Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist – Standard Motors – 1958-1963
I was fortunate enough to be an Apprentice Metallurgist with Standard Triumph, when I left Coventry Technical School/Woodlands in 1958. Continue reading “Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist”
Forward Radiator – Part 1
I started in the cost and accounts office on Tuesday 8th April 1969, the Monday 7th April was Easter Monday. I was interviewed the week before by Mr Mason company secretary and Mr Digger the works accountant in Mr Masons office. Continue reading “Forward Radiator – Part 1”