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 69 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter N.
Nash, A
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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Nash, Arthur
Was the office clerk, previously worked in one of the production workshops, previously Catering Corp - and made our wedding cake!
Photo
Submitted by: Mike HinksNasmyth, Alexander Gillies
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNasmyth, Joseph Robertson
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNason, Barbara
My Dad Gordon Sutton worked there in the 60s to 71 also my Aunt Barbara Nason
Submitted by: Caroline CartwrightNaughton, Patrick J
Engine Fitter, Canley
Broken Service from 1941 to 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNeal, Harold
My dad Harold Neal worked there before the war and then returned there after.
Submitted by: Jan NealNeale, Frank
Worked at Standard Triumph and Unipart. Lived in Attleborough, Nuneaton
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNeale, 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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Neary, Tom
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Maintenance Department.
16 years service
1950-1966
Needham, Richard
Middle East Service Engineer
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNelson, James Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNesden, June
Norman Nesden and June Nesden. My dad worked in the factory and my mum was a secretary. In the 70 s to the 80 s
Submitted by: Sallie Nesden ThomasNesden, Norman
Norman Nesden and June Nesden. My dad worked in the factory and my mum was a secretary. In the 70 s to the 80 s
Submitted by: Sallie Nesden ThomasNeville, Henry
Irish born moved to Coventry age 18 worked at Triumph for a number of years testing all the cars. He is still in Coventry so could get lots more info.
Submitted by: Cathie Bloxham nee Neville, AustraliaNewcombe, Brian
My Dad Reg Newcombe worked there for 47years and my brother Brian Newcombe, work as apprentice and then moved to Gaydon.
Submitted by: Judith RedfernNewcombe, Michael
Cost clerk at Accounts Office. Forward Radiator Bordesley Green from 1969 to 1973.
Ron Sutherland accounts supervisor, Derek Digger works accountant, John Maiden retired in 1973 purchase ledger clerk. My age in 1969; was 22 my wage then was £18 per week.
My job costing the Triumph Herald and Spitfire car bodies.
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Submitted by: Michael NewcombeNewcombe, Reg
My Dad Reg Newcombe worked there for 47years and my brother Brian Newcombe, work as apprentice and then moved to Gaydon.
Submitted by: Judith RedfernNewey, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNewman, Arthur Percy
Production Control
Service 1943-1971
d. Dec 4, 1972 aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNewman, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNewton-Mason, H
Company Secretary. The Forward Radiator Company.
Triumph Motors (Bordesley Green)
50 Years Service. Started September, 1922
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNicholls, Harry B
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNicholls, J
City & Guilds exam success. London Service Depot c1973
Nicholls, Stuart
21 Shop
Submitted by: Stuart NichollsNieta, L
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Nixon, Harold
The retired engineer, who worked in the car industry in Coventry including Triumph, Rover, Standard and Humber
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveNolan, Allen
My dad Allen Nolan worked there till around 1977/78 when he took his redundancy. I remember when I was little he had to go in one day for something but he wasn't working and took me with him. I came out with a pocketful of money to get sweets that all his friends had given me. When he passed away in 2014 we had his wake at the Triumph club and my brother was married there. Myself and my 3 sisters were all members of the standard swimming club and always did our swim for the Shields and the river severn swim. Many a happy time.
Submitted by: Adele BurtonNoon, George Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNoon, Melanie
I worked in the cottage at the end of hearsall common i was on a yts
Submitted by: Melanie NoonNorbury, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNorth, Bill
Finisher, Herald Trim
Retired 1973 after long service
Part of the Screen Gang and Draught Well Gang
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNorth, Charles W
Machinist
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 ArchiveNorth, Edith Ethel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSubmit a Ex-employee
To add a name, click on the ‘Submit a Name’ link above.
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!
PLEASE NOTE: By using the ‘submit name’ element on the site we DO NOT get any record of you or your email and sometimes we’d love to get in touch with you, but we can’t! Please either drop your email details on the entry (don’t worry we won’t publish that) or a separate email to say ‘hello’.
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
George Addison (65), a progress chaser in TooIroom, Fletch., retired after 31 years of good service. George started in Experimental Read more
George Henry Turnbull, motor industry executive, born 17 October 1926. General Manager Standard Motors 1959-62, Deputy Managing Director British Leyland Read more
Alexander Craig was the very first Works Manager for the fledgling company of The Standard Motor Co. Craig, seen here, Read more
Mr. Edward George Grinham, a former deputy Managing Director of the Standard Motor Co., Coventry, has died at his home at Read more
A brochure on the Triumph 2.5 PI, Mk.2, produced by Marketing Services of Rover/Triumph, won a national award recently. It Read more
Norman Birch (65), a fitter in Engine Test, Canley, retired after 29 years' service. Norman joined during the last war Read more
It has occurred to us we have so much info from the early days (pre war, fifties and sixties) history Read more
A photograph from a First Aid Course featuring the Standard Triumph Fire Service and a number of other attendees. Can Read more
Martin Burke, (70), a fitter's mate in Maintenance Department, Canley, retired (in 1972) after 29 years of valuable service. Martin Read more
Florence Cross (60), an inspector in Trim and Finish at Canley, retired after 31 years' service with Standard Triumph. Florrie Read more
The story of two men who both worked for the same company - by one of them. The book is divided into Read more
Edna Durham, Sister-in-Charge of Surgeries at Standard-Triumph in Coventry. Miss Durham started work with the Company in 1946, as a Read more
George Cox, a spray painter in Final Finish, Canley, retired after over 22 years' service. George joined Standard Triumph after the Read more
Update:
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871 articles on the site. During May, 2018 we reached 100,000 website hits. May 2019 we reached 500,000 website hits. February 2022 we achieved one million hits! Take a look at the Latest News posts to see the articles.Video Gallery – SEE HERE
ALF WELCH – Read about a character who was one of the inspirations to this archive.
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Memories
LATEST POSTS
- 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.
- George Addison – Progress Chaser - George Addison (65), a progress chaser in TooIroom, Fletch., retired after 31 years of good service.
- George Turnbull - George Henry Turnbull, motor industry executive, born 17 October 1926.
- Alexander Craig – Works Manager - Alexander Craig was the very first Works Manager for the fledgling company of The Standard Motor Co.
- Edward (Ted) George Grinham - Mr. Edward George Grinham, a former deputy Managing Director of the Standard Motor Co., Coventry, has died at his home at the age of 78.
- Ian Burton – Triumph Publicity Wins Award - A brochure on the Triumph 2.5 PI, Mk.2, produced by Marketing Services of Rover/Triumph, won a national award recently. It was runner-up in the four colour section of the competition and was printed by Nuffield Press Ltd., Cowley, a member of British Leyland Motor Corporation.
- Norman Birch – Engine Test - Norman Birch (65), a fitter in Engine Test, Canley, retired after 29 years’ service.
- Go On – Get Involved… - It has occurred to us we have so much info from the early days (pre war, fifties and sixties) history from the Standard Triumph factories we don’t actually have that much info from those employees from the latter days.
- First Aid Course – Can You Help? - A photograph from a First Aid Course featuring the Standard Triumph Fire Service and a number of other attendees. Can you help identify anyone?
- Martin Burke – Maintenance - Martin Burke, (70), a fitter’s mate in Maintenance Department, Canley, retired (in 1972) after 29 years of valuable service.
- Florence Cross – Trim - Florence Cross (60), an inspector in Trim and Finish at Canley, retired after 31 years’ service with Standard Triumph.
- Charles and John Macartney - The story of two men who both worked for the same company – by one of them. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the life and career of Charles Macartney, who joined The Standard Motor Company in 1921 as a mechanic in the Coventry Service Department. After two years, he became …
- Sister Edna Durham - Edna Durham, Sister-in-Charge of Surgeries at Standard-Triumph in Coventry. Miss Durham started work with the Company in 1946, as a nurse. She was promoted to Sister-in-Charge of Surgeries in 1959. She liked to keep up modern methods of treatment and install new equipment. Dedicated to her work, she undertook studies in industrial welfare.
- George Cox – Spray Painter, Final Finish - George Cox, a spray painter in Final Finish, Canley, retired after over 22 years’ service.
- Chris Andrews (President of Standard-Triumph Motor Co) - CE Andrews was appointed President of Standard-Triumph Motor Co.. New York, with effect from 1 June 1963.
- Philip Dunn - Philip Howard Milton Dunn was born in 1917. He was Standard Motor Co. staff number 473.
- Tim Hood - Following a recent post on the Standard Triumph Experimental Department Facebook, where I added a comment, somebody mentioned this directory and said I was listed but there is no info on me!
- 1925 Dispatch Dept. - A superb photo from 1925 showing the Dispatch Department at Canley.
- Paint Stores - A great photo from Martin Murphy, who says, “while going through some photos of my Aunty’s I came across this one. There are no names but it is definitely from the Standard as there was faint markings of the Standard logo.”
- Forward Radiator – Pt 1 - The Forward Radiator Company Limited was formed in February 1919 and I started work with them in September, 1922. I was the first clerical employee set on, all the clerical work up to this time having been done by “the boss’. Mr. C. N. Rawsthorne, the Secretary and Director of the Company.
- 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.
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