A superb photo from 1925 showing the Dispatch Department at Canley. Continue reading “1925 Dispatch Dept.”
Paint Stores
A great photo from Martin Murphy, who says, “while going through some photos of my Aunty’s I came across this one. There are no names but it is definitely from the Standard as there was faint markings of the Standard logo.” Continue reading “Paint Stores”
Forward Radiator – Pt 1
The Forward Radiator Company Limited was formed in February 1919 and I started work with them in September, 1922. I was the first clerical employee set on, all the clerical work up to this time having been done by “the boss’. Mr. C. N. Rawsthorne, the Secretary and Director of the Company.
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Walter Rubley
Walter Rubley was Factory Manager of the Car Division at The Standard Motor Company Limited, where he had been employed for 41 years. Continue reading “Walter Rubley”
Jabbeke Speed Test – Original Standard Triumph period film
Original Standard Triumph period film of the Jabbeke speed test featuring TR2 prototype MVC575. This car has recently been restored. The film shows Sir John Black and Ken Richardson. Can you help with other names? Continue reading “Jabbeke Speed Test – Original Standard Triumph period film”
Mavis Langdon
Hello, my name is Carmel Langdon and my mother Mavis Langdon, my aunts and their friends worked at Standard Triumph.
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