Did you work at the Standard or Triumph – at Canley, Radford, Banner Lane, Northey Road, Allesley, Tile Hill, Western Avenue (London), Bordesley Green (Birmingham), Speke (Liverpool), Berkeley Square (London) or any of the associated sites/companies associated with Standard Triumph? If so, we’d love to hear from you to build a database of names associated with the Standard and Triumph company. Read More HERE. You may notice adverts on the site. You can help this site by clicking on them which supports the archive. Thank you.
List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 477 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter B.
Back, Frank
Machinist, Fletch South
38 Years Service
Died 1969 aged 56
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBacon, Horace Montague
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Cosby, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBadger, Molly
Molly Badger who was I believe became Donald Stokes Secretary. She was my Godmother. Hope this helps.
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Submitted by: Duncan WilsonBaggott, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBagley, Paul
I started at Standard Triumph in the early 70s. Started at Car Despatch I spent a couple of years there and then went work in the home sales office for many years as a Distribution Liaison Officer under Ken Garnett and Arthur Constable and great work colleagues of which I still have fond memories. We would allocate all the new cars to dealers and distributors.
Submitted by: Paul BagleyBailey, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaker, Dennis J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaker, Fred
My dad worked the nightshift and I'm almost sure it was tile hill cos he met my mum there and she lived in tile hill. He worked there until retirement his name was Fred Baker he was originally from Yorkshire and my mum from Co Durham.
He cycled to work and worked nights till he retired. He would have been 105 years old this October (2017)
Submitted by: Pauline Darroch Baker, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaker, L R
Bakewell, T G
Buying Manager c1959 (STWA)
Purchasing Dept. (TB)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive/Tom BraundBakwell, Frederick George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBalawin, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Stockton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaldock, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaldwin, Albert George
Machine Shop. Fletch. 8 years service
Died November 9th, 1963 aged 51
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBall ?
Foreman, Tinsmiths No 17 shop
c1969
Ball, Ernest
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBall, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBall, Les
Press Shop.
Press Shop Chargehand
Press Shop Foreman
Machine Shop Night Foreman
Prefabrications Area
42 years Service. Retired January, 1973
Ball, Pat
I worked in the Home Sales at Canley. I started in 1960. My boss was Mr Rushworth and my under boss was Mr Russell. I was there when the Triumph Herald was built and sold. We sold the cars to the distributors. The wages were very good we got merit rises every year. I worked with Jean, Muriel, Francis, Mary, Mavis, etc. I started straight from school I had to make the tea and collect the stationary, then did some typing. They took us on trips. One we went to Oxford first to Blenheim Palace then the Randoph Hotel, then down the river, we went to a field for a barbeque. We went in Standard Vanquard cars. We were a great team.
Submitted by: Pat Jackson (nee Ball)Ball, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1863 Place of Birth: North Meols, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBall, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Stantonbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBallard, J
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Banks, Colonel Cyril M.B.E., M.P
b: August 12, 1901
Apprenticed to Mechanical Engineering; 1923-6 with the Standard Motor Car Co
Member of Parliament, Pudsey Division, 1950
Managing Director, Banks Equipment, Ltd
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBanner, Fred
This is a wrong name:
See Canner, Fred
(This name will be deleted shortly)
Allesley Service Dept.
Submitted by: Marilyn BatesBarber, Bert (Earnest Albert)
My father worked in aircraft inspection, Canley, during the war and then went into car despatch with Bert Hickman etc.handing over the cars to the dealers who came from all over the country to collect the cars. From here he left and in 1945 started Canley Car Deliveries along with Joe Green his son in law Cliff Roberts and Ken Brookes.
Canley Car Deliveries
Submitted by: Jim BarberBarber, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Ashford, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarby, Charles W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarby, Harold Longland
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarke, Ada
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarnacle, Clive
1972/1979 he was a Maintenance engineer & also worked with the blacksmith. He passed away 2007 aged 51
Submitted by: Cheryl Barnacle (wife)Barnacle, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1863 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarnacle, Stephen Leo
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarnes, Christopher
My brother-in-law worked in the Saab shop! Lives in Weymouth now!
Submitted by: Val JonesBarnett, William Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarnsley, Peter
I went there 1975 for a year on engine build. Shame it was closed. Good cars, I worked on the TR6 and TR7. Those were the days
Submitted by: Peter BarnsleyBarr, Frederick James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarr, Patricia
I worked at Standard Triumph in the early 70's. I worked in the offices dealing with the schedules. I can't remember the managers name but the office was in the main building you went up the drive and in through a door on the left. It was a small typing pool. It was a great place to work but had to leave due to pregnancy. We didn't get leave like they do today. My name then was Patricia Barr I was 18
Submitted by: Patricia Lusty (Nee Barr)Barr, Walter
My Dad Walter Barr worked at Standard Triumph, Canley from 1930's until he took redundancy at age 62 after 46 yrs. He worked on the track and in the later years in the engine shop. He did his service in RAF whilst at Standard. His closest friends from this time were Syd Wankling and Derek Ward. We always had cars from Standard we had a Vanguard, Standard 8 and 10 then a couple of Heralds.
Submitted by: Patricia Lusty (Nee Barr)Barratt, Arthur John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Colchester, Essex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarrington, Leonard Ralph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarson, Sidney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarton, P.M. (Miss)
Purchase Dept. Typist. Ref 1931 & 1939
D.O.B: 9/3/1913
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBass, N
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Bass, Samuel Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Greenwich, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBassett, Fred
Telegraphist Fred Bassett (19), the Royal Navy, is missing and must be presumed killed. Attended Ash Green School was formerly employed by Standard Motor Co., Ltd. D/JX 424238. 15 June 1944 Age 19.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBassett, George Adolphera
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBassett, Welsh Stanley
Final Finish, Canley
Joined 1961.
d. Oct 19, 1968 aged 58
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBastock, Gordon
Supervisor c1972
Paint Trim and Assembly Section of the Planning Department in Fletch North.
Used to play the trumpet in local Jazz bands in Coventry particularly in the Earlsdon Cottage.
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnBatchelor, John
I was a JRT sponsored student from 1980~1984 and spent time in several departments at Canley - Prototype Build, NVH and Trim and Hardware Design - before joining the Aerodynamic Department full-time in the autumn of 1984.
I moved to the Chassis Department at Longbridge in 1985 but returned to Canley in 1990, working in the Brakes Development team. We were amongst the last few people in Building 50 when it was cleared before being demolished as part of the site clearance.
We moved into the old NVH area in Building 40 Basement.
I moved back to Longbridge in 1992.
I have many happy memories of the site and the people, especially Building 50.
The site is fascinating and I have several stories to add but no photos unfortunately.
(We'd love to hear them John - please send them through - ED)
Submitted by: John BatchelorBate, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, Caleb
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Tysoe, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, O (Mrs)
Telephone Exchange 1959 - Supervisor (Fletchamstead)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, W
Machine Shop and Chassis Departments Ref. 1952
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, William Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Albert
Allesley Service Dept.
Late 50's to December 1979
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(Thank you for your wonderful letter and photos Marilyn!)
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Submitted by: Marilyn BatesBates, Alwyne
Worked at Fletch south maintenace Carpenter and Joiner. From April 1971 till April 1980
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesBates, Ernest Alwyne (Ernie)
Bates Superintendant 6 cyl engine division Canley (P/O 2013)
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Submitted by: Alwyne BatesBates, Ernest Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Frances
Retired in 1961 with 20 years service
d Oct 8, 1971, aged 83
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Horace
Having attended grammer school, Horace trained at the Standard Motor Company, Canley as a Machine Tool Setter and worked his way up to Forman before being made redundant.
He then spent the rest of his working life as a postman in Coventry.
1915-1993
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Leonard
Radford. 44 years Service
d Dec 9, 1972 aged 61
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Roland Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Allesley, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBatts, K
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Baxter, Eric
Centreless Grinder. Machine Shop, Radford c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaxter, Ernest James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaxter, Frank George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaxter, P J
Best Apprentice of the Year. 1951
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/apprentices-awards-1951/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaylis, Alfred Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBayliss, Brian
Senior Designer and Project Engineer. Worked on Triumph Stag
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBayliss, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaynes, Gerald J
Stationery Supervisor, Northey Road 1961.
Emigrated to California
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBazeleyi, Arenza
Coach Painter. My dad worked there in the paint shop he was made redundant September 1980. He used to be allowed a pint of milk a day because of the fumes. I believe he painted one of the cars in the transport museum his name was Arenza Bazeley. Known as Ben .
Submitted by: Janice BroganBeard, Malcolm George
Worked on track number 2 line approximately 70s for 4 years
Submitted by: Jacqueline BeardBeaufoy, Amy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeaumont, Madge
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeaumont, S O
Machine Shop Manager at Cash's Lane
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Photo - Senior Management
Ref: 1931 Beaumont, Sidney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeech, Frank James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeggs, D
Security Staff, Liverpool 10 years
d. November 9, 1971 aged 51
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBelgrove, Walter James
Experimental Dept., 1927-33
Body draughtsman, 1933-34
Planning and Layout, 1939-44
Chief Body Engineer 1945-1955
Resigned October 1955
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBell, David
My uncle worked there may be the 60's he actually died on the track.
All I can remember is mum telling me he had died at work, she was devastated she said he had been a prisoner of war and had never really recovered.
Submitted by: Janet BaylissBell, George
Packing Dept.
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBell, James Hardy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Northumberland, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBell, Jonathan (Jon)
Jon worked at Standard Triumph Canley (later Rover Group) in Chassis Packaging.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBell, Stuart
I worked in 21 shop for a number of years 4.5 yrs I recall from ‘73 - 77 glory days of JRT as it was known then lots of strikes& layoffs as well
Submitted by: Stuart BellBenford, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBenger, Les
Worked in the Herald Trim Shop from 1970 to 1980 on the Little Gang. Son of Les Benger of Car Despatch. Transferred to Jaguar Cars when factory closed down.
Submitted by: Denise BengerBenger, Les
I started at Standard Triumph in the early 70s working under the legends that were Bert Hickman (Manager) and Les Benger (Supervisor).
Submitted by: Paul BagleyBenger, Richard Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBenger, Walter Lonton
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBennett, Harvey
c1954
Repairs and Service Executive c1956
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBennett, John
Finisher. After leaving Carbodies, John worked at Baginton Armstrong Whitworth for five years then Standard Triumph in Canley until its closure.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBennett, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBennett, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBentley, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBerard, M T
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 27 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeresford, H. W. (Bill)
Standard Triumph International Marketing
Overseas Publicity Executive c1956
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBerry, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBerry, Allan Horace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: United States
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBerry, Bill
Ex army Bill ran the Canley site Stock Audit Department like a military operation. Many of his Auditors were ex servicemen.
Submitted by: Phil MooreBetteridge, Albert John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBetteridge, Aubrey
Worked there from 1963 until 1975/1976. Worked in the Rocket Range and then Final Finish.
Submitted by: Aubrey Betteridge Betteridge, Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBetterton, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1854 Place of Birth: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBettmann, Siegfried
Born 18th April 1863, died 23rd September 1951. Founded the Triumph Cycle Company c1887. Bought the old Dawson Works in Priory Street Coventry in 1923 and started manufacturing cars, the 10/20 being based on the Dawson. Resigned from the company in 1933.
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Submitted by: Mike CostiganBetts, Geoff
My dad, Geoff Betts, was in telecoms and then the Salvage Officer until it closed, he was one of the last there. Lost him in 2003
Submitted by: Sheila MillarBevan, John
Wow I just passed this on to my dad (John Bevan) he used to work I think in the parts/logistics area at the Standard. But I am sure he will add his name. He is in his 80's and computer savvy ! I know he has lots of stories to tell from his days there.
There's a challenge for you John - we'd love to hear any memories you have - please email them to iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk - Editor
Submitted by: Wayne BevanBhayat, Ayub
I was lucky enough to work there when it was JRT from 1977 to the end - Good Times
Submitted by: Ayub BhayatBickerstaff, R L
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 24 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBickerstaff, Robert L
London Depot. Retired 1967
41 Years Service
d. Nov 12, 1972 aged 68
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBilby, Tom
Gate Man
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UPDATE: My father was Thomas Bilby,he joined Standard Triumph, when the war finished .
His employment there all the time was was a Security Guard on the gates, he worked there until he retired one year before the factory closed. My mother Olive Bilby, also worked there before the war in the sewing room, she is still alive and is 100 this year.
Elaine Sandall
Submitted by: Marjorie BilbyBindley, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBinns, Walter H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBirch, Selina
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1858 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBird, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBirt, Frank
My Grandfather Frank Birt worked in the trim shop i think at canley and retired around 1968 would love to find any information on his working life
Submitted by: Matt BirtBishop, Reginald Arthur
b. December 4, 1904
Publicity Manager, Standard Motor Co., Ltd.; 1940-45
Director of Publicity, The British Motor Corporation, Ltd., and Director and General Manager, The Nuffield Press, Ltd (from 1958)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBlack, Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlack, John (Sir)
10 February 1895 – 24 December 1965
September 1929 took up a new position at the Standard Motor Company. He was appointed Standard's joint managing director (with founder R W Maudslay) in September 1933.
He was injured in late 1953 in an accident when being given a demonstration of the Swallow Doretti. His fellow board members believed this affected his judgment and he was forced to resign in January 1954, officially because of his health.
In December 1954 Black accepted an appointment as deputy chairman of Enfield Cables Ltd. In his retirement he took up farming. He died suddenly at Cheadle Hospital, Cheadle, Cheshire on 24 December 1965 at the age of 70.
Shortly after Black died in 1965, Alick Dick, his successor at the helm of Standard-Triumph, recalled Black with obvious affection as an "extrovert and exciting, if somewhat controversial personality".
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBlack, N.A.G
Spare Parts and New Car Deliveries.
Boundary Road, London c1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlackman, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlackwill, Robert
Tinsmith
I served my apprenticeship at the Triumph Motor Co. We were based at Tile Hill training school. All the apprentices served a period of time there, then they were sent off to their departments at Canley, where they would further their careers. I was based at the Tinsmiths near Ivy Cottage, apprentices there at same time were Bill Mcintosh, Eddie Howard, Paul Tranter, Kev Winters, Geoff Turner, Rob Naismith. I stayed there until it was shutting. These we’re good times and we had some good laughs I have just retired from Rolls Royce it was never the same as the Triumph.
Submitted by: Robert BlackwillBlake, Rose
I worked in the typing pool at Canley, CKD Northey Road in Radford then for Ray Jenkins - Technical Executive at Service Depot, Allesley.
Submitted by: Rose BlakeBland, Maxey Hungerford
b: July 12, 1912
First connected with the Industry as a learner at Standard Motor Co., Ltd., in 1929; subsequently with the Technical Dept., S.M.M.T., prior to taking up present position in 1935; served with R.E.M.E., 1941-46, returning to Lodge Plugs on demobilization; took part in N.W. Europe campaign with 6th Airborne Division; assumed command Div. Workshops after V.E. Day, and went with Div. to Palestine; transferred to T.A. after demobilization and served with 16 Airborne Div. (T.A.) until 1957.
Chief Engineer, Lodge Plugs, Ltd., since 1935
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBland, Ronnie
Apprentice c1948
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(Possibly went on to Experimental Dept, poss duplicate entry - ED)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBland, Samuel Joseph
Herald Trim and Finish.
Service from 1946 to 1968.
d. August 1, 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBloore, Jesse
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlower, Ernest Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlucker, Thomas C
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlunsom, Benjamin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlyth, William Carle
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBoilaer, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolesworth, Albert Edward
Painter spraying dept. Nickname 'Sonny.' Worked there up to 1979-1980. Redundancies were happening while off work due to a heart attack which happened while at work.
Submitted by: Maxine BolesworthBoller, Harry
Paint Shop. Retired 1970. 35 Years Service
d 12 Dec 1971 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, Arnold
Press Officer and Editor of Standard Triumph Review (RP)
Photographic and Film Unit More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, James Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBones, Arthur Meyrick
Nephew of Siegfried Bettmann
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBonner, Charles
Tile Hill body plant, paint preparation area. Housed in the old Fisher and Ludlow Factory . Charles Bonner was the Manager there.
Submitted by: Brian StansfieldBooth, Arthur Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBooth, John
Publicity Assistant 1968 / 69 .....Tile Hill , Advertising Dept as it was known then .....not “marketing “ ...... first job after HND course ...... all led to better things ...... enjoyed my time and work colleagues as the junior.
Submitted by: John BoothBorleace, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBosher, Arthur
Works Policeman. Joined the company 1951.
c1961 still in service
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBosley, George Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBoston, Arthur J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBosworth, Norman
My uncle. Norman Bosworth worked there almost all his life. Sadly passed away now
Submitted by: Royston J MilsomBoszuk, Piotr
Labourer Canley Standard Triumph until 1982 sorry not sure how long 15+ years
Submitted by: Ann FletcherBott, Horace
My wife's dad Horace Bott worked on the TR line as high as TR6 and towards the end on the dud line at the track at Canley. Retired around 1980. Horace always parked his own car near to the gate, in gear ready to start... and as soon as it was knock off time charged out to be one of the first cars out....then he would head to his own private business garage fixing cars in Wyken with his brother and best friend.
Submitted by: Steve LeesonBottenill, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1865 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBottrill, Arthur
My Dad and two uncles worked there. Fred Bottrill, Arthur Bottrill and Robert Pearson.
All I know about my uncle Arthur was that he had something to do with the canteen.
Submitted by: Tony BottrillBottrill, Fred
My Dad and two uncles worked there. Fred Bottrill, Arthur Bottrill and Robert Pearson.
My dad started as a HGV driver and I remember him saying that he used to bring car bodies from somewhere. He then went on to become a chauffeur and retired from that position in about 1991 aged 63. My uncle Bob worked as a grinder I don't know where in the factory but he retired at 65 in about 1982. All I know about my uncle Arthur was that he had something to do with the canteen.
Submitted by: Tony BottrillBoughey, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBoughey, William Henry Wilcox
Killed in action. Aged 26, he joined the Royal Warwickshire Regt. Territorials upon the out break of war, served in France, and was in the evacuation at Dunkirk. BEF Forces.
Private 5110298. 15 April 1944 Age 26 KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY Essex Regiment
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBourke, Eamonn
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Bowdler, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBoycott, Jackie
I worked as a typist in the Specification Office at Standard late 1960s early 1970s
Submitted by: Jackie BoycottBoyd, Henry
Process Engineer
1st TR prototype body and Vanguard
Submitted by: Standard Triumph ArchiveBoyes, Cyril
My Dad - Cyril Boyes. He worked at Canley till his retirement.
Submitted by: Carol StatherBradford, Albert
Machine Tool Fitting, No. 2 shop, Canley
Ref. 1963 Ten Years Service. Ex-Apprentice
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBradford, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1849 Place of Birth: Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBradley, James
My father James Bradley worked in the paint shop which was located at the end of Torrington Avenue during the 70s
Submitted by: John BradleyBradley, W.D
London Trade Sales Executive
Started 1919
40 Years Service. Retired 1957
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBradshaw, Edward Alexander
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBradshaw, Fred
My uncle Fred Bradshaw used to drive the lorries with the car bodies under a canvas trailor from Tile Hill Lane in the 1960s i recall he would drive past where we lived on Bushberry Avenue
Submitted by: Ron RobinsonBradwell, Barbara
My first job was in the photographic department at the Standard Motor Co. This was the late 40's early 50's with the Vanguard.
Submitted by: Barbara BradwellBrady, M
Standard Triumph Apprentices Mathematics Instructor. c1951
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrashaw, Herbert Stanley
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Openshaw, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBray, Francis Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrazill, Kathleen
My mum worked in the Legion dept. in 1959 as part of the team setting up the Herald production and told me she walked past the tractor plant on the way in. She left to give birth to me.
Submitted by: Martin BrazillBrennan, Jack (proper name John Edward)
Worked at the Canley factory in the fifties after leaving the RAF. I can't remember which department he was in, and he's passed now, so I can't ask him. I do remember him going to work on his trusty old green bike, until he bought his first car, a Standard Vanguard, around 1958. I remember one Summer the whole family went up to the Lake District in it, and having to get out half way up a very steep hill because either the clutch was slipping or the gearbox was a bit dodgy! My father left the Standard in the early sixties and set up his own engineering business.
Submitted by: Roslynne Webb (nee Brennan)Brenston, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBriggs, Terry
Terry Briggs served his apprenticeship at Midland Sheet Metal before moving to Coventry and Standard Triumph then on to Abbey Panels,
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBriggs, Vic
Labourer with Experimental Dept. 21 years with the company in 1961.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBrimming, Alfred William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrislin, John
Fitter
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBritten, John
John worked at the Standard, Heskith and finally Jaguar in Radford, before his retirement in 1985.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBroadbent, Jack
My dad Jack Broadbent worked in the paint shop for many years.
Finished up in the paint shop at Torrington ave. We lived in Station Ave
Submitted by: Sheelagh FulfordBroadhead, Herman
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Almondbury, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrodie-Brown, Joseph
Superintendent Oversea Manufacturing
44 Years Service
Retired 1972
Numerous departments.
Started in Experimental Shop in 1926
More details to follow...
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBromley, Maud
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Wilmcote, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBromly, John Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrooks, Geoffrey
Fitter, Rectification Line. Ref.1968 8 years Service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrooks, Michael
Salvage Officer.
Service 1932 - 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrooks, Michael
Development Engineer
Ref. 1968 with 13 years service. Ex Apprentice.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrooks, Michael Parry
My dad Michael Brooks died 2010. Press Cars Director and land lord of Canley Road before it closed.
UPDATE: More details via Triumph Works Archive:
Apprenticed: 20th September, 1954
Development Engineer 1962. In total 43 years service at Standard Triumph.
Became Director of Vehicle Operations at BMW Rover
Submitted by: Maria Ward Brooks, Mollie
Secretary to Mr Salter - Works Manager. Ten years service.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrotherton, Larry
I was in hospital in the late sixties with a lovely guy called Larry Brotherton, who was in the department that wrote instruction books. I kept in touch with him for a couple of years afterwards then went off abroad to live and lost touch.
Brough, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, A G (Jock)
Early thirties - 1973
Chief Inspector 1951-1956
1956 - 1960 Service Department at Allesley as Service Manager
1960, he was appointed London Service Manager, responsible for the development of the Service Department at Western Avenue.
1963 his responsibility was increased to cover the London Sales, operation, including control of the showrooms in Berkeley Square.
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(Archibald Gordon Brown. Nobody ever used his real name.. his brothers would call him Gordon. But everyone else used Jock)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Cameron (Ron)
Western Avenue. Brother of Jock Brown
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Charles Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England.
Machine Shops Manager, 1971
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Charles Richard Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Kensington, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Edmund
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Frank L
Fitter.
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, G
Tool Room, Canley. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, G A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, James D (Jim)
Moved from Scotland early 60's. Worked in trim shop. Now sadly passed away
Submitted by: Fiona BrownBrown, Joe
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Production Control and Materials Manager c1972
Manager, Production Control Procedures and Administration c1973
Brown, Michael
I worked at canley from 1968 until is closed and when on to work at other sites
Submitted by: Michael BrownBrown, Percival Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, V
Tinsmiths c1972
Member of the Triumph bowls club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, William Alexander
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, William Arthur John
Maintenance Dept. Canley.
15 years Service.
Died October 26th, 1963 aged 46
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrowne, Angela
Secretary to Keith Hopkins, Director of Public Relations.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBruce, Hector
Worked in office in factory, Forward Radiator. Mid 50s, used to hand paperwork to John Maiden purchase invoice clerk, would speak to him whilst waiting at the inner circle 8 bus stop outside factory on way home after work, then we would both board bus to Satley Gate.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeBryan, Alfred James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Stoke, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBryant, Cyril
My dad worked on paint rectification and cocoon spraying, he worked at Honeybourne too.
Submitted by: Ann ReeceBuchanan, Marjorie
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Park Royal)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBuckler, Frederic William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1857 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBuckley, Eleanor Emily
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBuckman, James
Project Development Manager, Standard Motor Co., Ltd. c1959
Apprenticed to Morris Motors, Ltd., 1927; subsequently worked as Planning Engineer on re-layout of Cowley Works; Planning Engineer with Standard Motor Co.. Ltd., 1937; Chief Works Engineer to S.S. Cars, Ltd., 1940; in 1941 joined Rover Motor Co. (Acro Engines), Ltd., on factory layout for gas turbine aero-engine production; was responsible for the design of production test plant for engines and components until taken over by Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 1943; became Industrial Consultant in 1944, and " worked with Triplex Safety Glass Co., Ltd.. Joseph Lucas, Ltd., and other companies; rejoined Standard Motor Co.. Ltd., 1954
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBudd, George Daniel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBudge, John
Works Manager 1924
Joined the company 1905 as Chief Draftsman
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John Budge was born in 1874 and educated at Barton School, Wisbech.
Apprenticeship was served with Richard Hornsby and Sons, Grantham, and on its completion he remained for a further three years in the Drawing Office of the firm.
He then occupied positions successively with Humber and the Velox Motor Co, and in 1904 he was appointed Manager of Standard Motor Co where he remained for the remainder of his active career.
He died on 5th July, 1939, at the age of 65.
CENSUS: 1911, 63 Barras Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire; Manager, Motor Works
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBulcock, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBull, Geoffrey
b: September 29, 1914
Joined A. C. Cox (Car Sales), Ltd., Coventry, 1937; The Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1939; S. H. Newsome and Co., Ltd., 1945;
Sales Director, Cheylesmore Garage (Coventry), Ltd
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBull, Margaret
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Banner Lane)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBullock, Doris Evelyn
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBundick, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBunker, Mick
Experimental.
Senior Chassis Designer
Technical Manager c1970
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBunn, Marlene
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Bunt, Tommy
Final Finish. Ref. 1949
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Submitted by: Martin MurphyBurdett, Rosemary
Secretary to J C Jeffs, Spares Production Executive
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBurke, Dennis
Our Dad started at Standard Triumph in approx. 1965 until he passed away in 1976. I'm not sure what line he worked on but he worked with some brilliant characters such as Tom McGarry, Tom Lenehan, Danny Callan, Jim Meehan plus many many more. I then went on to box for The Standard Triumph. If you remember Dennis Burke it would be great to hear from you.
Submitted by: James BurkeBurke, Francis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBurns, William (Bill)
My dad worked at the Standard many years ago. He worked in the boiler house when the heating was fueled by coal. They kept the boilers running by shoveling coal into the ovens. In later years it was replaced by gas so the job consisted of checking dials. Dad preferred the old way. He worked a 3 weekly shift pattern.
Not sure when he started but I think it was late 40s. He took early retirement due to ill health mid 60s. He passed away 1980
Submitted by: Joan BurnsBurnside, R
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Burrell, Jim
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBurrows, Julia Augusta
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBurton, John Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBurwood, Bill
Bill Burwood was the development engineer in charge of the 'Pony' project. The vehicle was fitted with Ajax front end running gear and was four wheel drive.
Submitted by: Martin Cox ArchiveBuss, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBuss, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveButcher, Albert E
Press Toolroom, died on June 8, 1960 shortly after entering hospital at Exhall.
He was 73. Mr. Butcher retired in 1956 after 20 years' service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveButler, Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveButterworth, Robert
I started work at the Standard Triumph 1971 straight from School aged 16.
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/bob-butterworth
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Original Standard Triumph period film of the Jabbeke speed test featuring TR2 prototype MVC575. This car has recently been restored. Read more
Hello, my name is Carmel Langdon and my mother Mavis Langdon, my aunts and their friends worked at Standard Triumph. Read more
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Born in Liverpool, where he attended the Liverpool College of Art, in 1927 Walter Belgrove moved to Coventry where he was hired Read more
I was an apprentice at the Raleigh company in 1930 and later worked for Daimler. When they were joining with Read more
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- Alf Welch – Service Instructor in Market Promotion and Training - On the first anniversary of the launch of this website archive we thought we’d write something about Alf Welch.
- 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.
- 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?
- Mavis Langdon - Hello, my name is Carmel Langdon and my mother Mavis Langdon, my aunts and their friends worked at Standard Triumph.
- Graham Richardson – Printing Dept. - I started working at Triumph in 1972 in the Printing Department, where I printed all the internal documents for parts forms, wages slips and all that was required. There were about 12 people who worked in that department.
- Bill Bullivant - A Second World War veteran and Standard Triumph manager has celebrated his 100th birthday in Coventry.
- Forward Radiator – Bordesley Green - Of the 53 years that the Forward Radiator Company of Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, was in existence, the last decade was undoubtedly the most dramatic in the company’s long history.
- Schedule Control - Outside the New Assembly Hall, Canley, are the personnel of Schedule Control — happily looking forward to working on big orders for our new models !
- A Visit to the Triumph Works – 1957 - A Visit to the Triumph Works We headed for Coventry and drove along the Ring Road to the factory of the Standard Motor Company Ltd., where Triumph TR3s are assembled.
- Walter Belgrove - Born in Liverpool, where he attended the Liverpool College of Art, in 1927 Walter Belgrove moved to Coventry where he was hired by Triumph, after some years of apprenticeship first at the “J. Blake and Co.” body shop in Liverpool, then at “Windovers” in London, where he practiced both the design and the bodyworks modeling.
- Joe Waite - Whilst researching Arthur Hutt, I came across your article on the Standard Triumph website and thought you might like to know the following.
- Eric Camwell - I was an apprentice at the Raleigh company in 1930 and later worked for Daimler.
- Mick Leach - Mick Leach wedding presentation by Ted Silver.
- John Carolan - John Carolan retirement presentation.
- Sir John Black, Alick Dick and? - This great photograph is when – early 1950’s? – and a busy trio. Sir John Black, Alick Dick and an unknown lady – can you help identify her? One early reference to a secretary to Sir John is for Edna Taylor. This would have been early thirties – possibly when Black took control of the …
- Final Finish - For the final day of March – a month we have posted something new every single day – something apt? – Final Finish.
- Super Sleuths? - Ok detectives – can you help with this photo? Probably very early, probably linked to the early beginnings of the Standard Motor Co.
- Le Mans – Getting There! - A superb reaction to the recent Le Mans photos, so how about a couple more?
- Standard 1928 - Dated c1928/1930 this superb factory image shows the Standard Motor Co body assembly.
- Any Clues? Photo Participant Competition - A trio of photos for you today – with suitable clues what can they tell us?
- Harry Webster CBE - Harry and his three Brothers at the Duke of York pub in Tewkesbury. From Left to Right. John Webster, George Webster, Harry, Derek Webster.
- John Batchelor - I was a JRT sponsored student from 1980~1984 and spent time in several departments at Canley – Prototype Build, NVH and Trim and Hardware Design – before joining the Aerodynamic Department full-time in the autumn of 1984.
- Terry and Win – Western Avenue - Anyone remember attending the Christmas parties? This one was 1961 at Western Avenue, London I think. I’m the little chap wearing a hat at the back (top left of the pic) with the man leaning over me, I was 6 and my brother Phillip on my right was 10.
- Frances Flynn – Home Sales - Warwickshire cricketer Jim Stewart and his bride Frances Flynn pass under a guard of honour after their wedding at St Michael’s Church in Coventry, 8th November 1960.
- Dick Carter – Park Royal - Park Royal. Here is a great photo of a number of the staff c mid 1970’s.
- Arthur Frost – and Hirohito - This photo shows the visit of the then Crown Prince Hirohito’s visit to the Standard Motor Works in around the early to mid 1920’s*.
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