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”
W. D. Bradley – Trade Sales Executive
Retiring after nearly 40 years’ association with The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., Mr. W. D. Bradley, Trade Sales Executive at the Company’s London Showroom, recently received a silver cigarette box from the Board of Directors in appreciation of his long service. Continue reading “W. D. Bradley – Trade Sales Executive”
Production Experts
Production experts from the Standard Motor Company Ltd., leave for a tour of European factories. Continue reading “Production Experts”
Reg Mason – Lorry Driver
Driving an eight-ton lorry for The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. is the everyday job of 32-year-old Reg Mason. Continue reading “Reg Mason – Lorry Driver”
E. Knight
The former Chief Inspector of the Machine Shop and Chassis Departments, Mr E. Knight (right), was presented with a wrist watch on behalf of the department by the oldest employee, Mr W. Bateman, at their annual dinner on Friday, 11th January. Continue reading “E. Knight”
H. E. Chapman
On Tuesday. 12th February, 1952 a presentation was made to Mr. H. E. Chapman by employees of No. 2 Shop, Banner Lane, on the occasion of his transfer to the Jet Engine Division. Continue reading “H. E. Chapman”