I started work at the Apprentice Training School, Torrington Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry as a Technical Apprentice / Draughtsman on 26 August 1968. Continue reading “Malcolm Dunn – Planning Engineer”
Apprentices Initiative Test – 1963
An Initiative Test for apprentices was organized in 1963. The object of the exercise was to see who could travel furthest from Coventry, with a maximum of ten shillings to spend, and also get back within the allocated time. Continue reading “Apprentices Initiative Test – 1963”
Thomas Lawson – Publicity Department
Mr. T. R. S. Lawson. A member of the Publicity Department, Mr. Thomas Richard Stone Lawson, died on March 19, 1959, aged 63. He leaves a widow and one son. Continue reading “Thomas Lawson – Publicity Department”
1936 – Key Figures
A superb period photo showing pre-war Triumph management. Continue reading “1936 – Key Figures”
Martin and Peter Cox – Development Engineers
The million mile brothers. Continue reading “Martin and Peter Cox – Development Engineers”
Alice Kearton – Sister-in-Charge
Representatives from various factory sections attended the retirement presentation to Sister Alice Kearton, Sister-in-Charge of Coventry Surgeries. Continue reading “Alice Kearton – Sister-in-Charge”