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List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 171 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter F.
Fagin, M
City & Guilds exam success. London Service Depot c1973
Fairbrother, Paul
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: STandard Triumph Works ArchiveFairley, Marjorie L
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFairlie, John Leslie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFairlie, Sydney Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFairlie, Sydney John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFaller, George William
Birth 25 OCT 1900 • Sunderland, Durham, England
Death MAR 1994 • Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFallon, Edward Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Galway, Ireland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFannon, Bill
I worked in Fletch North, Experimental Engine test in 1968. Foreman was Ted Silver.
Submitted by: Bill FannonFannon, William Bridwater
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Preston, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFarmer, John
Worked at Canley Shop Floor engineering
Got killed coming out of work aged 24 in approx 1935 left a Wife and 4 year old daughter
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Submitted by: Karen SissonsFarmer, Lily
Body Prep. Retired 1961 after 18 years service
d. Dec 3, 1972 aged 81
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFarrell, Larry
Fork Lift, Machinist.
Larry told a little white lie when he started working at the Standard Triumph Canley plant in 1955.
Larry was just 19 when he started as a fork-lift driver and machinist but he and his pals told bosses they were 21 so they could get more cash. We never got caught because they had an 'age amnesty' when they brought in pensions in 1975 and we had to declare our ages. Larry loved working at the plant and says there was an incredible social scene surrounding the thousands of workers.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveFarren, Len
Tool Room, Fletch. South.
Service 1937 to 1962 (25 Years)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFaulconbridge, Mark
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1863 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFaulkner, Morley
Apprentice Toolmaker, R&D Fletchamstead, Competition Dept.
1957 - 1967
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(Thank you for the submission Morley - please drop an email with an details you can on your time at ST - iwas@triumphworks.co.uk )
Submitted by: Morley FaulknerFaulks, Thomas Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFawden, Alfred B
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Durham, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFay, Thomas Patrick
Production Control Engineer
Joined The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., in the early 1930's Died 1955 aged 47.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFazackerley, George
Fork Lift Driver.
Internal Transport, Liverpool
Ref. 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFeakes, Ted
Chargehand. London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1967/68
Submitted by: Dave SmithFelgate, Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFellows, Morelon
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFeltham, W H
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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Fenson, Sydney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFerry, Jim
Worked at the Allesley plant setting up cars for the motor shows and press launches, and fixing 'rogue' customer vehicles.
Submitted by: Tim FerryFester, Archibald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFggin, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1860 Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveField, M (Miss)
Telephone Exchange 1959 - Exchange Supervisor
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveField, Sue
Secretary to W H Davis (Managing Director) c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFielders, Noel M
Specifications Manager
Drawing Office Executive (Systems) 1955
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Drawing Office Systems Executive c1963
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Submitted by: Mike WintertonFife, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFife, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFinch, Wal
My husband Gary Penney worked at Canley so did his Dad Bernard Penney, Kevin Penney, Mervyn Penney there uncle Wal Finch and John Holt.
“I worked with Kevin Penney in the press shop.” Kevin Moore
Submitted by: Vina PenneyFinishter, Herbert Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFinney, George William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Salford, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1858 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, Ernest Richard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Hull, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, K
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Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Fisher, Lilla
Secretary to Ken Richardson
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, Walter Lawrence
b: July 7, 1886
Indentured apprentice; drawing office and technical.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveFitzgerald, A
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Fitzpatrick, John
Fletch North, Canley. Training officer
Submitted by: John CreminsFlanagan, F
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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Flanagan, Harold (Bud)
No 1 Shop, Canley 1959
Works Bowl Club Committee
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFlavell, Ada
No 10 Trim Shop
25 Years Service
Retired 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFletcher, Alfred Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFletcher, Colin James
Apprentice and machinist, Canley
Left to emigrate to Canada in 1969
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Submitted by: Kathleen WapplesFletcher, James
Canley Works (father-in-law)
Long term employee
Used to climb a very high ladder for many years to trim the ivy on "Ivy Cottage"
Submitted by: Kathleen WapplesFletcher, Stan
Service Training Instructor, electrical specialist - Radford 1972
Submitted by: John WhittallFlinn, Albert W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFlinn, Arthur (Albert)
No 1 Shop, Inspection, Canley
43 Years Service. Retired December, 1959
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFlint, Jill
Worked in the export department from 1976-1979 on fletchemstead highway. Redundancies came about. Moved all spares to Cowley and some staff managed to transfer to the jaguar browns lane. Fan job big open plan office with different sections. Would think prob around 90 staff. My dad Edward teggin worked at the standard as a toolmaker prob 1954-1974
Submitted by: Jill FlintFord, Brigitte
Worked in Telephone Exchange Canley 66/67 and then in Reception Allesley 68/70
Submitted by: Brigitte Hilton (nee Ford)Ford, Syd
My dad Syd Ford worked at Canley. Think he started when it was The Standard and went through lots of changes before moving to Gaydon then he retired.
He was also involved with the Football team. Used to go as a child and even sat in some of the new cars on colder days to keep warm.
Submitted by: Sue KilbeyFordoff, Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Kirkstall, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveForge, W
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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Foster, A O
Editor, Standard Triumph Newspaper
Canley
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFoster, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFoster, Ivor
Foreman Production Control
Service 1960-1973
d 1 Feb, 1973 aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFox, Maurice
My Father in law Maurice Fox who lived in Arley worked there my husband thinks from sometime in the fifties to early seventies. He used to work at the factory as we think a capstan operator charge hand. Maurice would work at the factory in the week then evenings and weekends he qualified as a driving instructor . He got so busy driving instructing that he finally gave up Standard Triumph and set up Woodside driving school. We also think Maurice's brother Stan Fox worked there, also from Arley.
Submitted by: Fox, ChristineFoxon, John Tom
Machine Operator Canley
Service 1951-1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrampton-Culpin, W H
Export Sales Division c1956
Ref. 1957 Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrances, Stewart (nee Flynn)
Home Sales secretary to Lyndon Mills c1960
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFranklin, Benjamin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFranklin, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFranklin, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFranklin, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrederick, Betteridge
Foreman in the Herald Assembly Track in Rocket Range.
Submitted by: Aubrey Betteridge Freebrey, E
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 25 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Alfred J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Small Heath, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Alwyne Dennis
Car Inspector
34 Years Service
Service: 1937-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Dennis
My dad Dennis Freeman worked at Canley for 40 years until he was made redundant in the 80’s. He only had a break when he was in the army. He worked nights for the majority of this time. During all this time he never learnt to drive.
Submitted by: Denise PugsleyFreeman, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Samuel A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrench, Colin Frederick
Coach Painter, Tile Hill.
7 years service.
Died May 4, 1971.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksFrench, Jim
My dad worked at Torrington Avenue body in white where they started life before transported to canley his name is jim french and we lived in tile hill...sitting with me 92 Years old.
Was in paint spraying, under sealing then moved to canley to become inspector
Submitted by: Peter FrenchFriswell, Charles
Chairman, 1909
Friswell, Olive
Trim Shop Supervisor pre 1939.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrith, John Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrost Arthur (Sergeant)
Corps of Commissionaires at Standard (ST Police)
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(1900 - 1969)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveFrost, Cliff (Jack)
Cliff started as an apprentice toolmaker in around 1949. He spent most of his time in the Tool Room at Canley, fifteen years of those on permanent nights. In about 1973 he had to come off nights and out of the Tool Room because he contracted bad dermatitis in his hands. He then spent the rest of his time until redundancy in 1980 working on days in the Standards Room.
Submitted by: Steve FrostFulham, Alfred Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Nantwich, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFulham, Alfred Sylvester
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: India
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFurness, Raymond
My grandad did! Raymond Furness, does anyone remember him?x
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Please add the surname first. Use the format: Smith, John in the name field, then add a description; here you can include a role, location, service dates etc plus any other information you think may be of interest, finishing with your name (you may be submitting on behalf of a family member). Don’t worry how much – or little – you write in the description box – everything helps!
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Thank you.
We’d love you to get involved with this project. You can email us your info to iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk or post a name directly on the ‘submit name’ link.
On the first anniversary of the launch of this website archive we thought we'd write something about Alf Welch. Alf Read more
A fabulous photograph taken at Sidney Beaumont’s retirement. Sidney can be seen with the dark suit in the middle of Read more
A fabulous photograph with senior management at the Standard Motor Company dated c1930. We would like to put names to all Read more
I started with Standard Triumph in 1964 fresh from an apprenticeship with AEI. I was employed in the Drawing Office Read more
Two photos featuring Dennis Pettipher, sent in by son Dave. “I came across these couple of photos which would have Read more
After forty-five years' service Mr Albert Smith retired from The Standard Motor Company Limited on 13th April, 1951. In the Read more
The President of The Standard Motors Branch British Legion accompanied by the Chairman, Mr. George Wheatley, Vice-President Mr. Bernard Grady, Read more
Mick Carroll (67), a fitter in Herald Trim and Finish, Canley, retired after 15 years' service. Mick first started in Read more
"Held up as the best," says the famous Atkinson's advertisement. And no exception is "The Standard," the new Atkinson's public Read more
Workers at Massey Ferguson celebrate the 517,651st and last TE 20 tractor to roll off the assembly line at Banner Read more
On Saturday, October 4th, a very warm welcome home was given to the employees of The Standard Motor Company Ltd., Read more
MR D. R. PEARSON joined Standard Triumph in 1948 as an apprentice draughtsman at Coventry. After completing his apprenticeship Mr Read more
Les Smith, retired from Press Shop, Canley, after 30 years' service at Canley works. Les started with the Company 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.
- Sidney Beaumont – Director - A fabulous photograph taken at Sidney Beaumont’s retirement.
- Senior Management 1930 – Updated - A fabulous photograph with senior management at the Standard Motor Company dated c1930.
- Mike Hinks - I started with Standard Triumph in 1964 fresh from an apprenticeship with AEI.
- Drawing Office - Two photos featuring Dennis Pettipher, sent in by son Dave.
- Albert Smith 2 - After forty-five years’ service Mr Albert Smith retired from The Standard Motor Company Limited on 13th April, 1951.
- British Legion – Standard Motors Branch - The President of The Standard Motors Branch British Legion accompanied by the Chairman, Mr. George Wheatley, Vice-President Mr. Bernard Grady, Secretary Mr. Totterdell, with Mr. A. R. Theobald, Chairman of the London Depot Branch and Mr. C. M. Nightingale, Secretary, took part on behalf of the respective Branches in a presentation to Sir John Black …
- Baby Boom - Mrs Betty Odgers, after nine years as a wages clerk at Fletch. South. received gifts for her baby.
- Mick Carroll – Herald Trim & Final Finish - Mick Carroll (67), a fitter in Herald Trim and Finish, Canley, retired after 15 years’ service.
- The Standard Pub - “Held up as the best,” says the famous Atkinson’s advertisement. And no exception is “The Standard,” the new Atkinson’s public house at Eastern Green, just down the road from Standard’s Banner Lane factory on the outskirts of Coventry.
- The Last TE20 - Workers at Massey Ferguson celebrate the 517,651st and last TE 20 tractor to roll off the assembly line at Banner Lane, Coventry. Circa June 1956.
- Monty at The Standard - On Saturday, October 4th, a very warm welcome home was given to the employees of The Standard Motor Company Ltd., who have returned from service with the forces. The event, A Welcome Home Party, was held at the Company’s Banner Lane Canteen.
- Dennis R Pearson - MR D. R. PEARSON joined Standard Triumph in 1948 as an apprentice draughtsman at Coventry. After completing his apprenticeship Mr Pearson did two years national service in the Royal Air Force, and re-joined the Company afterwards in Aero Planning Department, at Coventry.
- Les Smith – Press Shop - Les Smith, retired from Press Shop, Canley, after 30 years’ service at Canley works.
- Joe Allmark – Engine Stores - Joe Allmark (68) retired from Engine Stores (Canley) after long service.
- Canley New Buildings 1934 - Fabulous, albeit a little grainy, photographs dating from 1934 showing the new building at Canley.
- Telephone Exchange - Telephone exchange staff from 1959
- Engineering Development Department – Updated - Malcolm Whittaker has sent this photo, taken in the Engineering Development Department. It was Brian Anderson’s leaving do, circa 1978*.
- Factory Correspondence - We love to see paperwork relating to the factory and we are constantly amazed that it has survived over the years.
- Jack Gowland – Storekeeper - Jack Gowland Storekeeper in Tool Control, Fletch South.
- Canley – Rover - Two late photographs from Canley sent in by Melvyn Cox.
- Reg Phillips – Stock Audit - Reg Phillips (65), retired from Stock Audit, Canley, after 10 years’ service.
- Ray Henderson’s Retirement - Thanks to Martin Cox, a fantastic contributor and supporter of this archive, for a new photo, taken upon the retirement of Ray Henderson.
- Canley Halt - Canley Halt was opened for passengers on 30th September 1940, primarily to serve the nearby Standard Motor Company’s Works. The crossing had previously been known as Canley Gates from its inception when the London & Birmingham Railway first provided a gate keeper’s house in 1838 to man the gates.
- Blood Donors - Period article from the in-house BL/Triumph newsletter dated 1979.
- Rover Training Department - Certificates were presented to Triumph employees who had successfully passed the first combined British Leyland Rover/ Triumph and Jaguar Certificate In Storekeeping and Stock Control.
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