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standard motors 1936Did 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 336 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter C.
Caddy, Richard
Prototype build in engineering Fletch North More
Submitted by: Peter Richardson

Cadman, Criss
Submitted by: Peter Richardson

Cadman, Gwen
Wages Department, Fletch North. Left 1960. 11.5 years service Cahill, Peter
Submitted by: Dave Smith

Calcott, Ted
Trimmer, Gang 81. Herald Trim 16 Years Service Retired February, 1973 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Caldwell, Peter
Final Assembly, Liverpool 1971-1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Callaby, Frank W
Stylist, Designer of Triumph 1800 Roadster. c1946 (Later) Photographic and Film Unit, Standard Triumph From 1950 - 1970 Chief Press Photographer. More Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Callaghan, Maggie
Secretary to Len Freeman. Castings & Forgings Buyer, Canley Just looking through my computer and saw a message about old employees from The Standard. Was delighted to see my name and see so many names of the wonderful people I worked with for quite a few years. My name is Maggie Crehan (nee Callaghan) How is everybody. Wow Im soooo excited. I now live in Galway Ireland. Ive lived here since 1972. But all I have is wonderful memories of Len Freeman (the nicest boss anyone could ask for) Mick List (just as wonderful). Lovely Mr. Milne, Tom Jones, Bill Carroll Anne Shakespere and so many more. Lots of love to anyone who remembers me and even if you don’t never mind you still get hugs
Submitted by: Maggie Crehan ( nee CALLAGHAN)

Callan, Danny
Submitted by: James Burke

Callaway, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1860 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Callaway, S (Mrs)
Costs, Spares Fletch South c1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Callen, Jack
My father Jack Callen & brother Terry was an apprentice there, I also worked in offices Canley & then we moved to fletchamstead highway, happy times. Service 1946 - 1972 Thank you Margaret - we have since been able to find Jack’s leaving presentaion photo: Photo
Submitted by: Margaret Curtis

Callen, Margaret
My father Jack Callen & brother Terry was an apprentice there, I also worked in offices Canley & then we moved to fletchamstead highway, happy times
Submitted by: Margaret Curtis (nee Callen)

Callow, Cyril
A close family friend, Cyril Callow worked at Tile Hill Standard as long as I knew him. He never married and his brothers, one was William Callow of Callow and Maddox, and Lord Mayor of Coventry, are all long gone. Cyril was at Tile Hill during the war and I think he worked first at somewhere near Cash's Lane and said Sir John Black was often seen there. He bought a new Standard 8 about 46/7 then a Vanguard KKV866 in 1951 and later taught me to drive in it. He passed away at my parents house in July 1965 after a massive heart attack. He would have been 61. He was a quiet, helpful chap, who enjoyed taking his caravan on holidays, usually with my parents and myself. Still fondly remembered.
Submitted by: Janice Woolnough

Cameron, John
Submitted by: Ian Cameron

Cameron, Pete
Submitted by: Alan Bateman

Campain, Marjorie
Canley and Banner Lane
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Campbell Riley, Frederick
Machine tool fitter, died on May 12, 1960 Aged 71, He was living in retirement near Bournemouth. He started with the Company in 1936 and retired in November, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Campion, Jim
Host Operator, Paint Shop, Canley 14 years Retired 1963 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Campion, R
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded First Senior Apprentice 1951 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Camwell, Eric
Service: 1956 to 1978 More
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Canner, Fred
My dad Fred worked at Standard Triumph, although I'm not sure which department or when he started. He sadly died in February 1977 while he was still employed at the Standard. We have found he worked at Allesley Service Dept. This building still exists (along the A45). ED
Submitted by: Lynn Hopkins

Cannings, Edward (Ted)
Accounts Dept Supervisor, c1961 to 1969
Submitted by: Jean Hackett

Capers, Herbert Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cappell, P
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cappleman, Joe
Foreman Tinsmiths. 36 years service Chargehand on petrol tanks, 1937 Foreman Sheetmetal Workers, 1939 Retired 1971 More Apprentice Supervisor: More A young Joe Cappleman HERE?
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cardall, William Saberlon
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carding, Barry
21shop, trimmer
Submitted by: Barry Carding

Carey, Fred G
Wages Dept, Canley c1930's d.1950 in service http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/fred-carey/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carless, Benjamin
Engine assembly
Submitted by: Peter Carless (son)

Carne, Edith May
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carnell, Charles Yardley
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carol, John
Foreman Fletch Toolroom
Submitted by: Morley Faulkner

Carolan, John
Engine prototype build More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carpenter, Harry Leslie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carpenter, J
No 1 Shop, Banner Lane 1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Carpenter, J K S
Market and Economic Analyst Executive c1955 General Manager, Standard Triumph Sales 1962 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carpenter, Paul
Submitted by: Geoff Smith

Carris, John
Engineering Development Department 1970's More
Submitted by: Malcolm Whittaker

Carroll, Bill
Buying Department
Submitted by: Peter Russell

Carroll, Des
Submitted by: Mike Carroll

Carroll, Edward
Machine Tool Demonstrator, Canley 37 Years Service d 5 Jan, 1973 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carroll, J
Press Shop and Fabrications Executive c1973 Carroll, John
Tinsmiths
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carroll, Mick
Fitter in Herald Trim and Finish, Canley, retired in November 1972 after 15 years service. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carroll, W G
Consumable Buyer c1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carss, Tom
Joined as a car body builder. Service: 1920-1945 More
Submitted by: Michael Carss (Grandson)

Carter, J
Member of the Standard Rugby Team 1948 Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carter, Richard (Dick)
Assistant Service Manager, London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1960, who I think previously had worked at Allesley Service Division. More
Submitted by: Dave Smith

Carter, S
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley c1931 Carter, Terry
Apprentice Photo
Submitted by: Arthur Oldroyd

Cartledine, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carvell, Arthur Basil
My father started as an apprentice at Canley in c 1936/7. At the outbreak of war he was transferred to the engine (gear box?) plant in Malvern before he was conscripted in 1943. On returning in 1947 he worked for Massey Ferguson for the next 35 years.
Submitted by: Malvern Carvell

Carvell, Edward Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Carvell, J
Tinsmith c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Carver-Smith, John William Thomas (Jack)
My father John William Thomas Carver-Smith commonly known as Jack worked in the tool room as a centre lathe turner for many years. He worked first at Cornercroft Engineering (Mr Corner and Mr Croft) but left for more money at Standard Triumph. He returned to Cornercroft for a while but was persuaded to go back to Standard Triumph where he worked until his forced retirement. He drove a Standard Vanguard until 1964 when he bought a brand new Triumph Herald for £515. Ex works. He ran that for ten years and then took advantage of the company discount to buy a Triumph Dolomite. I remember Dad used to do a lot of overtime. Every night and weekends too. He loved his work at Standard Triumph.
Submitted by: Mark Carver-Smith

Case, Horace
Fitter. 27 years broken service. Started 1930. Retired 1973. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cash, Cyril
Sheetmetal Worker 20 years Service d aged 63, 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cassey, Cecil Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cassidy, Charles
Paint Sprayer Charles was born in Bellshill, Glasgow 1924 He signed up to the army in WW2 aged 14, got kicked out and then signed up later Charles was part of the regiment, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Charlie spent most of his married life living at 63 Walsall Street, Canley Coventry. Charlie was a judo instructor at his judo club in Coventry. He trained up police officers on Saturday mornings. His Mother Lavinia also used to work at the Triumph in the canteen.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cassidy, Kathleen
I worked at the Standard in 1969 I was in CKD then as Kathleen Cassidy
Submitted by: Kathleen Judge (nee Cassidy)

Cassidy, Lavinia
Works Canteen
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cassidy, Sheila
I knew a Sheila Cassidy who was in the offices, she was the image of singer Mary Hopkin.
Submitted by: Rosie

Castle, F
Member of the Standard Rugby Team 1948 Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Castledine, Horace
Chief storekeeper. Tool Stores, No. 2 Machine Shop 38 years service Retired 1962 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Castledine, W
“A” MACHINE SHOP, CASH'S LANE. c1931
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Castledine, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Catlin, Betty P
Supervisor, Canley Telephone Exchange Telephone Exchange 1959 Telephone Exchange 1973 More Catlin, Harry
General maintenance of the factory. (Extraction ducting, machine guards etc etc) More
Submitted by: Arthur Oldroyd

Catlow, George
lived tile hill coventry moved from lancashire to work at triumph motors during ww2
Submitted by: raymond sharrocks

Catlow, Peter
Production fitter 21shop
Submitted by: Gary Faulkner

Cauldwell, Sister
Sister Cauldwell. Works Surgery c1940-1950
Submitted by: Jean Evans

Cave, R
Tinsmiths Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cave, Thomas Charles
Tinsmiths. Several years broken service Died aged 54, July 10, 1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chadderton, J
Ref 1952. Civil Defence Unit More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chadwick, Eddie
Metrology Standards Room at Fletch South More
Submitted by: John Edwards

Chalkley, William Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chamberlain, David
Bricklayers mate/then Boiler house Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Chance, T
c1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chandler, Bill
Chargehand Sheetmetal worker. 30+ years service Retired c1969 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chandler, Peter
Service Engineer, c1954 Updated by: John Chandler. Incl. First name added. "My dad was Overseas Eervice Engineer he went to Iraq and California in the early 50’s also my great uncle Les Mackinson was Foreman in the Experimental Department."
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chant, Vic
Foreman Engine Reconditioning c1946 Fletchamstead
Submitted by: Martin Cox Archive

Chaplin, Alf
My granddad Alf Chaplin was there in the 60s and 70s
Submitted by: Keith Chaplin

Chaplin, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chapman, Albert
Albert began working at Standard Motor Company, before going into the Royal Navy. On his return he went back to the company, where he stayed for 45 years until his retirement.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Chapman, Albert
Submitted by: Ian Chapman

Chapman, Dennis
No 5 Machine Shop
Submitted by: Alex Murray

Chapman, H E
Superintendent, carburettor factory, Standard Motor Co. 04 c1943 No. 2 Shop, Banner Lane. Transferred to the Jet Engine Division Feb, 1952 Factory Manager, Aero Engine Division c1952/1953 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chapman, Harry
Chief Literature Storekeeper. c1955
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chapman, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chapman, J
Heat Treatment, Fletch c1972 Member of the Triumph bowls club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chapman, May
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chapman, Pete
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chapman, Peter
Electrical Team More
Submitted by: Michael Hales

Chapman, Ted
Standard -Triumph ( Liverpool ) Ltd c1955 - 1968
Submitted by: Brian Knight

Chapman, William George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Charles, James
Worked in paint shop,1960's to 70's.
Submitted by: Jackie Hope

Charles, Noel
Toolroom
Submitted by: Noel Charles

Charley, Leonard James
Electrical liason engineer at Canley. 41 years company service. Died May 29th, 1971 aged 54. A long service employee well known throughout the factories.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works

Charley, Walter Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Chatham, John
Joined Standard Motor Co as an Apprentice in 1934. 1948 Publicity Dept - and Editor of the Standard Car Review In charge of the Publicity Department c1968 Photo 1968 Married 1948
Submitted by: Martin Cox

Checkley, William Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Checklin, Cyril
Press Shop. He started as a young man at Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd in Baginton before moving on to Standard Triumph in 1962, where he worked for 17 years. "It was a great factory to work at. The relationship between the men was fantastic. There were 17,000 on site and we always had annual events which were enjoyed by everybody." My father was a shop steward on the track for 17 years until the closure of the factory. He was a big union man and was on the committee of the Standard Club until his health deteriorated in 2012. Sadly he passed away in September 2013 aged 90
Submitted by: Beverley Bridgwater

Cheema, Ricky
Engineering Dept. More
Submitted by: Roland Whittaker

Cheng, J
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave. Cheshire, John
Allesley. Read More Here
Submitted by: Stu Huffer

Chester, Donald
Planning
Submitted by: Denise

Chiles, Chris
Drawing Office More
Submitted by: Bleddyn Jenkins

Chinn, Gordon
Buying Office, Canley Buyer
Submitted by: Peter Russell

Chinn, Irene
c1930
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Christensen, J A
Export Commercial Manager c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Churcher, Frank John
Car Body Assembler. Trim and Final Finish, Canley 16 years Service Died 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Ciriani, John
Engineer. Working for Lol Twigger in Rig Test , Fletch North in 1971. I moved to Tony Lee's department , still in Fletch North in 1973 ( I think). I worked there with Harry Colley, Malcolm Whitaker, Chris Wilkinson, Kerry Kook , Clive Davis and many more. Good times.
Submitted by: John Ciriani

Clamp, A
Standard Football Team 1959 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clamp, Margaret
Engineering Dept. Fletch North. Tracing Section c1963 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarey, William H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Roscommon, Ireland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Claridge, Les
Security Officer
Submitted by: Gary Daffron

Claridge, Sidney Ernest
Coach Trimmer 25 years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clark, Bill
Chief Metallurgist in Fletch North Fletch North Presentation More Ken Clark who was a builder by trade and also worked on the engine track helped build a house for his brother Bill who was the chief metallurgist in Fletch North. Peter Clark who worked in the competition department was also their brother. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clark, Christine (Chris)
Joined Standard Motors in January 1962 as an office Junior in the Benevolent office, Ivy Cottage, Canley. The boss was 'Ray' (H.N.) Haworth.) worked with Joan Lunt and Mary Knight. From there I joined the Pensions Department on the ground floor of Ivy Cottage, the boss was Ron Sowersby. The next move was Fletch South to the Home Sales Department, the team leader was Jill Davies (she married 'Bomber ' Evans who played for Coventry Rugby Club). After that it was back to Canley where I worked in the Accounts Department, the boss was Ted Cannings. After that I went into the Drawing Office at Canley, (it was situated behind No 21 Shop). I reported to Ernie King. This was my first secretarial roll. My final move was to the Kremlin at Fletch North, where I became secretary to Mike Allison the Quality Facilities Manager. He was a very interesting man, his passion was the MG. He wrote quite a few books on the subject. One of them titled 'The Magic of the MG'. In the mid-1970s I took voluntary redundancy. Very Happy Days.
Submitted by: Christine (Chris) McGrath.

Clark, Ken
Ken Clark who was a builder by trade and also worked on the engine track helped build a house for his brother Bill who was the chief metallurgist in Fletch North. Peter Clark who worked in the competition department was also their brother. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clark, Nobby
Allesley More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clark, P
New Assembly Hall Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clark, Peter
Experimental & Competition Dept More Photo at Le Mans
Submitted by: Morley Faulkner

Clarke, A
c1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, Albert
Submitted by: Tina Pettifer. Daughter

Clarke, Alfred
Was my Father and he worked in the Maintenance Department at Capmartin Road, Radford.
Submitted by: Roger Clarke

Clarke, Bill
c1929 Foreman More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, Bill (2)
Assistant Chief Materials Engineer c1973 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, Bill (3)
Inspection in Spares Stores at Fletch. South 32 years' broken service with the Company Started at Cash's Lane In 1910, Retired 1972 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, Charles Wilfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, George (Harry)
Bricklayers labourer from the Maintenance Department 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.' More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, George Frederick
Machine Shop, Fletch South. Retired 1961 after many years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works

Clarke, Iris
Postal department supervisor, Fletchamstead Highway c1972
Submitted by: Julia Green

Clarke, John (Jack)
My father John "Jack" Clarke worked in the engine rectification unit at Canley for many years, until his retirement in 1974. More
Submitted by: John Clarke

Clarke, John (Tich)
Apprentice More I started in the apprentice school on Aug 22nd 1955. Banner Lane toolroom, finishing my apprenticeship there on the grinding section. I continued working there until late 1967
Submitted by: John Clarke

Clarke, Ken
Planning Department c1959 More
Submitted by: Davi Mileham

Clarke, Malcolm
Car wash at Allesley c1969 Service includes two years prior to 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, Peter
Buying Department
Submitted by: Peter Russell

Clarke, Roger
I worked in the Parts Division at Fletch Central from 1971 to 1979 as a Zone Controller and then in JRT when John Egan amalgamated the parts operations of Jaguar, Rover and Triumph into one unit.
Submitted by: Roger Clarke

Clarke, Sidney Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, W
Spares Inspection, Fletchamstead c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, W H
Ref 1968. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Bubbenhall, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clarke, Winnie
40 Years Service. Retired 1972.
Submitted by: Carmel Langdon

Clay, Oliver P
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clay, P
Fletch South Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clay, Ray
I was born in Coventry but now live in the North East. I still have close links with my home City and visit regularly. My day, Ray Clay, is now deceased. He was born in Cov 10.2.1924 and died in Walsgrave hospital in 1985. Full name was Raymond Alfred Clay, married to Pearl Sylvia Clay. Dad worked on the 'Track' at The Standard for many years. (Worked alongside family friend, Jack Stanley.) Excellent Boxer, Darts & Snooker player. Top class fisherman (caught second biggest Common Carp of 42lb from Billing Aquadrome in Sept 1966) Second only to Richard Walker' s 44lb 'Clarissa' Dad also went on to become a popular steward at The Standard Triumph Social Club for many years. I myself spent many happy childhood days at the club and attended the usual kids events like the Pantomime on the highway!
Submitted by: Paul Clay

Clay, Ray
Worked on the Track assembly and later became steward of Standard Triumph Social Club (early 1960’s) Good friend of Jack Stanley
Submitted by: Paul Clay (Son)

Clayton, John
Retired 1965 14 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clayton, Steve
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cleary, Patrick
Works supervisor. 1963-1991
Submitted by: Johnny McStay

Cleaver, Desna
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Fletchamstead) More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cleaver, Gwen
Tracer, Planning Department 1959 Service 10 years 1958-1959 Left upon marrying Ewart Frost a draughtsman from AWA
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Cleaver, Joseph Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cleaver, Moss
Competition Dept, Mechanic
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clemments, David
My grandfather, worked at Canley
Submitted by: Anne Dodd

Cleverley, Thomas Nelson
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clews, Walter Frank
Production Control. 24 Years Service. Died Nov, 11, 1969 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cleydon, Les
Ref. 1947 Banner Lane Father was Percy Cleydon, Catering Manager More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cleydon, Percy
Canteen, Social and Welfare Manager. Joined the company in 1938. Retired c1955 More More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clifford, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Clifford, R
c1960
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Clifton, Bernard Henry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Climie, H C R
Company Secretary prior to 1971, succeeded by William Hartley
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works

Cloake, Frederick
My late grandfather. Approximately 1962-1970 Or somewhere in between.
Submitted by: Lisa Ball

Cloy, Brian George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Coaley, Albert
1950's Body Design 1955 Drawing Office Executive
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Coates, Peter
Apprentice 1978- 1981 Training in many areas in Canley such as G/Box shop and Fletch north, also worked at Press cars in Templar Avenue and Technical display which was housed in a railway good shed in the middle of the employee car park opposite Canley gate, moved to Gaydon in 1981 working on the Honda Ballard which became the Triumph Acclaim
Submitted by: Peter Coates

Coates, T
No. 2 Shop, Banner Line. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Coates, Ted
Apprentice More
Submitted by: Arthur Oldroyd

Cockayne, John
Submitted by: Joanne Durno-Cockayne

Cockrill, Ernest F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cocks, Martin
Submitted by: Bill Hall

Coggins, Bert
Welding Shop More
Submitted by: Pete Davis

Cohen, Richard
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Colby, Fred
Foreman of the body experimental shop in Fletch North More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Colclough, Dick
No 3 Machine Shop, Canley Retired January, 1959 after 33 years service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cole, David Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cole, Norman
Security Officer
Submitted by: Gary Daffron

Cole, Peter
Worked at Western Avenue October 1965- May 1967: Berkeley Square May 1967- 1970

Cole, Peter
Western Avenue & Berkeley Square More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cole, Ralph Morris
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cole, Reuben Ernest
Coach Trimmer, Canley With the company from 1959 to 1971. Died May 24th 1971, aged 62.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works

Coleman, Albert (John)
My dad work there Albert (John) Coleman
Submitted by: Steve Coleman

Coleman, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Coleman, John
My Dad
Submitted by: Steve Coleman

Coleman, Thomas Augustine
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1907 Place of Birth: Bedworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Coleman, Tony
My brother Tony worked and played rugby for the Standard. UPDATE: Planning draughtsman apprentice Ref. 1972 More
Submitted by: Steve Coleman

Coleman, William Benuond
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Colledge, Doris Maud
Part time cleaner. Fletch South for 6 years. Died aged 61, July 11, 1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Colley, Harry
Engineering Development Department 1970's Collier, Ted
Castings & Forgings Department Manager
Submitted by: Peter Russell

Collins, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Collins, Paul
Western Avenue & Berkeley Square More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Collins, Sid
Inspection, Tile Hill c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Collister, Robert Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Isle of Man, Isle of Man, Isle of Man
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Commins, Micheal
Fitter Service 1953-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Conniff, Ron
Prototype build in engineering Fletch North More
Submitted by: Peter Richardson

Connon, Charles
Sales Rep. Left UK with family on board the “Antilles”, departed Southampton on 6 December 1959: Destination: La Guaira, Venezuela Charles Connon, DOB 16 Aug 1929, sales representative Jacqueline Connon, DOB 20 Jul 1932, housewife Catherine Connon, DOB 19 Jun 1957 Stephen Connon, DOB 5 Oct 1959
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Connor, J P
Inspection Department He served in the Highland Light Infantry and lost both legs in the advance in Holland 1944. 1947
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works

Connor, P
BL Parts Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Consadine, Phil
21 Shop early seventies, working on main wiring harness Dolomites and mk2 2000 and 2.5s. 1300 was just coming to it's final production.
Submitted by: Phil Consadine

Constable, Arthur
Home Sales Office, Distribution
Submitted by: Paul Bagley

Conway, Michael
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Cook, Arthur
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cook, Bill
Works Policeman, Gateman c1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Cook, David
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn

Cook, J
Spares Despatch c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cook, Jack
Maintenance Superintendant. Retired c1974/75
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Cook, Mike
Standard Triumph USA More More to follow...
Submitted by: Drew Cook

Cook, Nina
Photostatic Clerk, Postal Dept. Canley c1968 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cook, O
c1949 member of Recreation Club Committee More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooke, A H
Employment Department, Canley c1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooke, Barbara
Office
Submitted by: Elizabeth Cooke

Cooke, Barry
Track worker
Submitted by: Barry Cooke

Cooke, C
Service, Allesley, 1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works

Cooke, Chris
Paint Supervisor, Allesley. Retired 1974. Read More Here More
Submitted by: Stu Huffer

Cooke, Christine
Clerk, Salaries Office c1969 Six year previous service Married John Randle, a buyer in Supplies Dept. Christine Randle nee Cooke
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooke, Greville
Radford c1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works

Cooke, Horace
Coach painter, Standard Motor Co. Horace belonged to St John's Ambulance Brigade from 1927 to 1942 and served in the army during the war, returning to work as a coach painter at the Standard Motor Company until he retired in 1980.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Cooke, Irene
IBM operator, Canley Married Alan Hatton, computer programmer at Canley 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooke, Jack
Jack first worked at Tippins in Bodmin Road and then worked at the Humber. He then worked for the Standard Motor Company, and was for many years on the track on the night shift, until he was made redundant. He then worked for the Parks and Leisure department of the Coventry Council for seven years, until his retirement in 1991.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooke, Kerry
Engineering Development Department More
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Cooke, Ted
Submitted by: Martin Cox

Cooke, W J
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London. c1951 - (at least) 29 years service More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooper, Adrian
Paint Shop
Submitted by: Anthony Cooper

Cooper, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooper, Dave
Costs Department c1960's
Submitted by: Peter Russell

Cooper, Freddie
Test Brake Specialist Freddie did a lot of test brake work on Spitfire competition engines
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Archive

Cooper, Frederick Arthur
In his later years worked on Assembly Shop 6. Did 2 weeks days then 2 weeks nights. Worked at Standard Triumph for I believe 46 years.
Submitted by: Barry Cooper

Cooper, Gary
I worked in the paintshop from 1965--1979
Submitted by: Gary Cooper

Cooper, George
Forklift Driver. Radford Factory
Submitted by: Gary Daffron

Cooper, Gerry
Fork lift driver in the 70’s
Submitted by: Gerry Cooper

Cooper, Harry
Submitted by: Jackie Cooper

Cooper, Herbert (Henry)
First Company Secretary. Joined 1905 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooper, Horace Arthur
Fitter Many years broken service from 1933 d Nov 18, 1971 aged 59
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooper, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cooper, Leonard
Submitted by: Ann Cooper

Cooper, Malcolm
Purchasing Timing Supervisor at Fletch North, Canley, transferred to Land Rover Solihull, when Jaguar separated from Land Rover about 1980 - 1981. Followed speedway at the Bees, never stopped smiling.
Submitted by: John Cremins

Cooper, Mike
Engineering Dept. More
Submitted by: Roland Whittaker

Cooper, Tommy
I did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977, I remember him.
Submitted by: Steve Matthews

Cooze, Charles
Birth 27 OCT 1917 • Swansea, Glamorganshire Death JUN 1995 • Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cope, Anthony
Submitted by: Judith Canner

Copeland, R
c1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Copeland, Ron
Chief Draughtsman, Body Drawing Office, Fletch North.
Submitted by: Terry Morgan

Coplestone, N
Distribution Executive 1971 Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Corbett, Ernest John
Financial Director of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. c1940 - 1951 (d1951) More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Corbett, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Corbishley, Cyril
Works rally driver
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Corcoran, Tony
Tony Corcoran worked as a painter - my dad
Submitted by: Anthony Corcoran

Cordall, E
Tinsmith c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Corden, Aubrey
Catering Manager. 43 years service Ref c1954 (OOD)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Corke, Phil
Human Resources at Canley
Submitted by: Phil Corke

Cornish, Eric
Fitter at Canley. Broken Service 1947-1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cosgrove, Jim
Member of Royal British Legion Triumph Pipe Band WW1 Soldier 1899 -1964
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Costain, John
I did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977. My old mate John Costain - wizard of a tinsmith!
Submitted by: Steve Matthews

Costello, Andrew
Fitter. Assembly Hall Retired 1973, 34 years service. Approx 1939 - 1973 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Costello, Patrick
Electricians Mate Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Costelloe, Rene
Originally from Scarborough, Rene moved to the city during the war to work at the Standard Motor Company in Tile Hill Lane where she helped to build Bristol Bombers and Mosquitos.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Costley, Fred
My Dad Fred Costley was Foreman in 21 shop. Me, my brother Mark and sister Linda worked there. Appointed Foreman 21 Shop October 1971
Submitted by: Sue Burdett

Cotterill, Bill
Staff-Sergt Bill Cotterill. Works Police 12 years service. Retired 1955 Cotterill, William G
Coach Painter, Canley 12 Years Service d 13 Jan, 1973 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cotton, A
Banner Lane c1953 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Coulson, Arthur
Experimental Department
Submitted by: Martin Cox Archive

Coulson, Diana
Ref. 1963 Typist for five years in Specifications Dept., Fletch. North More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Coulson, Les
Paint Shop
Submitted by: Ron Baba

Coulthard, John
Western Avenue c1958 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cousins, Bryce

Cove, Dave
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cowdall, Joe
Drawing Office, Cash’s Lane. 1919 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cowdell, E
Manager of the Machine Division at Canley 1947
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cowdell, Joseph Webster
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Syston, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cowdell, Mr (J)
Drawing Office Supervisor. Cash's Lane c1922 Cowgill, Karen
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More

Cowles, Brian
Apprentice instructor More
Submitted by: Ian Jones

Cowley, M K
Quality Investigation, c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cowley, Margaret
Parts dept office Fletchampstead Highway
Submitted by: Maggie Byard

Cowper, Ray
Ray Cowper, who was a Tester and later Chargehand., London Service Depot. More
Submitted by: Peter Barker

Cox, Emmeline
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cox, Eric
Refuse collector. Maintenance Dept Fletch South 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Cox, George
Spray Painter Final Finish

Cox, George (2)
Spray Painter, Final Finish 22 Years Service Retired, 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cox, Harry
Final Finish and Herald Shop Service October 1957 - 1975 More
Submitted by: Melvyn Cox

Cox, Iris
Ivy Cottage 1953-1966
Submitted by: Iris Carr (nee Cox)

Cox, Martin
Test driver
Submitted by: Malcolm Whittaker

Cox, Peter
Test driver More
Submitted by: Malcolm Whittaker

Cox, R
c1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Coyne, John
Parts, Fletch South
Submitted by: Mike Winterton

Craig, Alexander
Standard's first Works Manager. 1903. More More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cramp, F
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley c1931 Cramp, Susan
Parts dept, c1970-1976
Submitted by: Denise Jones

Crampsie, Charles
I worked in the bodyshop at standard triumph in the 70's on the Dolomite and Spitfire. Great times there with some brill workmates.
Submitted by: Charles Crampsie

Crane, Francis
I worked in the typing pool, Export Sales, and then moved to be Secretary to the Publicity Manager. Great times and one of the best places to work.
Submitted by: Francis Crane

Cranford, Pauline
Postal Dept. c1958
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Crawford, Bert
Works Covenor
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Cremins, John
JRT Commercial Apprentice 1977 to 1981 based in Purchasing at Fletch North, Canley. Training officers Gordon Malpass and John Fitzpatrick
Submitted by: John Cremins

Cridland, Frank
Submitted by: Martin Cox

Crighton, Nick
HR Manager Ivy Cottage HR
Submitted by: Bob Owens

Crimmins, Jackie
Central Filing, Spares. Fletch South
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Crocker, Sidney Godfrey
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Bermondsey, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Croft, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1860 Place of Birth: Markyate, Hertfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Croft, Jack D
Press Officer c1947 Record still employed Standard Press Officer c1953
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Crofts, John
Senior Administrator, Parts Sales 1965 - 1978
Submitted by: John Crofts

Crofts, Ray
Driver, Transport dept
Submitted by: John Crofts

Cronin, Thomas
Motorcycle Builder 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.' More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Crosby, Clive C
Director. 1952-1956 Brother of Arthur F Crosby of AMI (Australia) Clive Crosby was Deputy Chairman of AMI Industrusties in 1959. Arthur F Crosby was Chairman.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Crosby, John
Engine Stores. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Croshaw, Geoffrey John
Coach Maker. 18 years Service Retired November 1972 d 18 January 1973 aged 75
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cross, Albert
Works van driver c1953 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cross, Florence
Inspector, Trim & Final Finish 31 years service. Retired 1972 Started 1940 in the canteen at Canley More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cross, J Bryan
Quality Engineer. Appointed Quality Manager 1955 c1954 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cross, Nigel
Fletch North Engineering Division 1969 - 1972
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Crouch, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Crowther, Barry
Worked on the maintenance @ Canley from 1966 to 1980
Submitted by: Barry Crowther

Crowther, Mark
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Croydon, Richard H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Crump, Alf
Machine Shop, c1907
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Crump, Vic
Engineering Dept. More
Submitted by: Roland Whittaker

Crump, William H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Culcheth, Brian
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Cullum, Arthur Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cumberidge, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cumberland, Sid
21 shop I think
Submitted by: Ron Baba

Cumberlidge, Thomas
c1940 onwards More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cunninghame, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Curl, Jack
Paint Shop (pre War) Chargehand Inspector, Fletchamstead (War years) Paint Shop (After war) Chargehand, Enamel Dip (20 years) Progress Chaser, Spares Production Control (6 years) 35 Years Service. Retired 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Curran, Marilyn
Parts dept, c1970-1976
Submitted by: Denise Jones

Currie, Anne
Costs Department c1969-1970 More
Submitted by: Annemarie Mabbs (nee Mckenna)

Curry, Lesley
Worked in the Saab Shop as a Machinist
Submitted by: Steven Curry

Curry, W
“A” MACHINE SHOP, CASH'S LANE. c1931
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Curtis, A J S
Deputy Superintendent. Radford More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Curtis, Charles F
Spares Order Supervisor 1941 to 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Curzons, Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Cuthbert, Harry
Engine Experimental Foreman
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive


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A trio of photos for you today - with suitable clues what can they tell us? The first. PPC? These Read more
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I was a JRT sponsored student from 1980~1984 and spent time in several departments at Canley - Prototype Build, NVH Read more
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This photo shows the visit of the then Crown Prince Hirohito's visit to the Standard Motor Works in around the early Read more
Experimental Dept. Engineer 1967-1978. Roger joined the Triumph competition department, which was under Leyland’s control then, in 1967 when the Read more
Brian John Albert Williams was born in Shropshire in 1934, worked at Standard Triumph and was a Lab Technician at 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.
  • 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*.
  • Roger Dowson - Experimental Dept. Engineer 1967-1978. Roger joined the Triumph competition department, which was under Leyland’s control then, in 1967 when the official works team had been disbanded, but the competition shop was still involved with preparing cars for privateers like Bill Bradley who was racing his Spitfire which we looked after, and we also prepared Triumph 2000s …
  • Brian Williams - Brian John Albert Williams was born in Shropshire in 1934, worked at Standard Triumph and was a Lab Technician at the technical college.
  • Standard FC – 1918 - One of our earliest photographs from Standard Motor Company and certainly one of the earliest sporting photos. Here, showing the Standard FC team from 1918-1919 season.
  • Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.2 - More production line photographs in glorious colour!
  • Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.1 - We have said before how colour factory photos are extremely rare – and this series are a particularly excellent archive set.
  • Anyone for Tennis? - The Standard Tennis club of 1931-1932. Recognise anyone?
  • Ted Silver Pt.4 – Le Mans - Another fascinating set of photos featuring Ted Silver. Here as part of the Triumph Le-Mans team.
  • Pensioners - A brilliant – but frustrating – photograph because we have no details. Can you help?
  • Standard Motors Staff - Another superb, and very early, photograph from the Standard Motor Co. Sadly we do not currently have any dates (any guesses?) but we do have a couple of names…
  • TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 3 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
  • Ted Silver Pt.3 – Le Mans - Another fascinating set of photos featuring Ted Silver. Here as part of the Triumph Le-Mans team.
  • TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 2 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
  • Ted Silver Pt. 2 - Further pictures have been sent through from Ted’s grandaughter Louise.
  • Update: 750 Names - We have hit 750 names – a fantastic number, many with stories and comments too we are still sorting through, we love to read them all! We have had all different departments mentioned, with workers named being ‘spotted’ by others who remember them! This week we were featured in the Coventry Evening Telegraph and mid-week we …
  • TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 1 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
  • Standard 1934 - A super photo dated 1934 and part of the Carnival.

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