Rearden, John BExport Manager. Executive Director 1968
Service from 1947
Reardon, J BAppointed Manager of the Export Dept, 25 August, 1966
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Reason, FFire Station, Canley c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Reason, FrankMy granddad was chief fireman at the standard works until he retired somewhere around 1960
Submitted by: Geoff Reason
Reay, GordonDrilling Section 1970's
Submitted by: Michael Mulligan
Redfern, FrankWorks Accountant taking over from Mr Digger in 1972. Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green.
Management , had own office across corridor opposite us. Took over Derek Diggers job as works accountant when he left in 1972. Aged mid 40s . Had secretary called Joyce and assistant called tony working for him.
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Photo-1972
Submitted by: Michael Newcombe
Redshaw, DavidFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Reed, Brian Field service engineer
Submitted by: Brian Garner
Reeve, TomFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Reeves, A66 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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Reeves, Robert WilliamFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Erith, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rehal, Mac Electrical Team Ref: 1986
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Renshaw, ErnestFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Restall, AlbertMachine Shop / Powertrain Planning Section
Cost control clerk who looked after the budgets.
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn
Reville, FrankSubmitted by: Pete Davis
Reynolds, HForward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972
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Reynolds, HarrySubmitted by: Alan Goodwin
Reynolds, KStandard Football Team 1959
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Rhead, TedGear Control Inspection, 1971
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Rice, C SProduction Control, 1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rice, CharlieSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Work Archive
Rice, CliffShop Steward, Engine Assembly c1973
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Rice, Joseph c1977
More details to follow...
Submitted by: Josephine Ward (Daughter)
Rice, MichaelWorked in office, Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, used to ring up on phone for production figures once a week to determine cost of parts, he worked in the Cherrywood Road factory, never met him, only spoke on phone.
Submitted by: Michael Newcombe
Richards, Charles HarryFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richards, ESubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richards, GordonOverheads Investigation Executive c1972
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Richards, KenI started swimming for the Standard Triumph swimming club, Livingstone Road as an honours member as my uncle Ken Richards worked there. My cousin also belonged to the club, but I carried on and swam for the club in many galas. I had many fabulous times and have so many good memories.
Submitted by: Lynne Farren
Richards, TomFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Wigan, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richardson, Arthur WilliamFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richardson, CAllesley
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richardson, Charles EdwardFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richardson, ErnestPolishing Shop, Canley. d 1961. Worked for Standard at Cash's Lane for a short time in 1919
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Richardson, Fnstructor to the apprentices in the sheet metal working trade, 1951
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richardson, GrahamPrinting Department 1972-1980
Submitted by: Our Warwickshire
Richardson, JosephFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Gateshead, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richardson, Joseph JohnFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richardson, KenSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Richardson, LeeSubmitted by: Roland Whittaker
Richardson, Peter I was an apprentice at Triumph from 1967 to 1972.
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The triumph factory was closed in 1980 and with prototype builds being supported by other locations in the group I was offer a roll in product change control section at Longbridge.
Submitted by: Peter Richardson
Richardson, Peter Alan21 Shop. Shop Steward c1973
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Richardson, Rosie ClaraStandard Motor Company c1918 Cash’s Lane
Married to David Danskin
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Riches, Bernard1968 to site closure
Electrical Design draughtsman
Ted Wood was in charge.
Ed Kilmurry Junior Senior Draughtsman
Submitted by: Bernard Riches
Riches, Eileen Offices at Fletchamstead Highway.
Submitted by: Veronica Riches
Riches, Ken Worked in the stores Fletchamstead Highway.
Submitted by: Veronica Riches
Richmond, FrankTrimmer
Submitted by: Diane Brimley
Ridd, JohnRocket Range
Submitted by: John D\'Arcy
Riddihough, Thomas BellFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Riley, HarryFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Riman, JohnForeman (1972) Metrology Standards Room at Fletch South
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Ring, John HenryFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Ritchie, ColinSubmitted by: Alan Goodwin
Roach, ElsieSubmitted by: Carmel Langdon
Roache, JohnAllesley Service Division
Tester
Submitted by: Dave Smith
Robathan, Frank Triumph Bordesley Green
25 Years Service
d 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Robbins, H66 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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Robbins, SamI have fond memories of my 1700cc Vitesse, which I bought in 1965 for £666 on the road.
It was a lovely car to drive. My son owned a 2000cc Vitesse and he still talks about it. I retired from the company in 1973 when I was 65. I worked on the Stag and the Bullet.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, AlanEx Apprentice. Gear Standards c1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, AustinI started work at the Standard Triumph in 1969. I was taken on as a internal driver better known as a ferry driver. My foreman was Ken Hadley. I spent many happy years before moving to unipart the spares division,they were great days.
Submitted by: Austin Roberts
Roberts, Bernard JHome Sales Distribution Manager c1966
We had a front office! Mr. Roberts was under Sales Director Lyndon Mills.
(UPDATE - We now have a letter by Mr Roberts, Distribution Manager, dated 8th September 1960
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UPDATE:
Photo, 1968 Home Sales Manager
Ref: 1957. Assistant Regional Sales Manager
Photo Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, CApprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Roberts, Charles HFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, Clive Student Apprentice, 1971 - 1976. Engineer (Fletch North) 1976 - 1978
Submitted by: Clive Roberts
Roberts, DaveSubmitted by: Alan Goodwin
Roberts, DavidSubmitted by: Ian Goodwin
Roberts, EddieSenior Foreman (at least) 13 years service in 1972.
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green later Triumph Motors
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, ErnieStoreman, my wifes grandad worked there until it closed , was there for over 30 years
Submitted by: Mark Scorer
Roberts, George AlbertFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, HaroldForeman. Basement Stores c1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, IvorHoist Operator, Paint Shop c1968
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Roberts, Jc1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, JoeNo. 5 Shop, Canley. 20 years service c1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, Joseph William (Joe)Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, MichealMy name is Michael Roberts, I started at Canley on Aug 21st 1978 as a Trainee Trimmer.
I was moved to Browns Lane in June 1980 and then to Castle Bromwich in Aug 2005,
where I still work. I go into my 40th year in the company on August 22nd.
Submitted by: Michael Roberts
Roberts, PaulStarted in 1969 at the training school in Torrington Avenue
Submitted by: Paul Roberts
Roberts, RSheet metal working apprentice. Awarded Second Senior Apprentice 1951
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Roberts, Thomas Walter GeorgeTom was a professional footballer for Birmingham City & Barrow in the 50's and later played fullback for the Standard Triumph Rugby Club. He worked for the Standard Triumph in Coventry and finished his working days with Desoutter Brothers. Tom used to be an active member of the East Warwicks Caravan Club and Rugby Golf club.
Sadly deceased: 11/06/32 to 24/04/19
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roberts, W66 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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Roberts, William JamesFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Oswestry, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Robertson, CharlesCanley
Service 1963-1973
d 10 Feb, 1973 aged 45
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Robinson sidneySubmitted by: David Roblnson
Robinson, Charles WilliamFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Robinson, DMember of the Standard Rugby Team 1948
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Robinson, EddieBasement Stores
27 Years Service
Retired 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Robinson, Frank Paint Shop
Submitted by: Brenda Pengelly
Robinson, HarryMachine Shop / Powertrain Planning Section
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn
Robinson, Henry G RFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Robinson, Ian Electrical Team Ref: 1986
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Robinson, JMachine Shop, Radford c1960
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Robinson, Jim Electrical Team Ref: 1986
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Robinson, Oliver SFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Robinson, PhilFinal Finish
Trade union convener, he went on to be the Lord Mayor of Coventry
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Robinson, Walter APlant Engineering and Maintenance, c1959
Started 1939.
Works Engineer, Banner Lane 1955
Planning Director, 1968
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Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Robottom, MarkComputer Department, Canley in 1967. Was on night shift on my 21st birthday.
Submitted by: Mark Robottom
Robson, GrahamStandard Triumph Motorsport Dept. 1962-1965
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Roche, T. GVisitors' Reception Officer, Canley
ref. 1949
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rock, JohnService Technical Liaison Executive.
Service Technical Department
Submitted by: Dave Smith
Rock, SteveAllesley
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roddy, MarionSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roden, Leslie HRef - wartime
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Ref 1952. Civil Defence Unit (Chief Instructor)
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Rodgers, CharlieMaintenance foreman in Paint Shop, Canley
20 years service: 1952-1972
Retired 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rodgers, WilliamElectrician, Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Roe, Albert Prototype model builder. Retired late ‘60’s
Submitted by: Tony Roe
Roebuck, EdgarEngineer at the Canley Factory from 1940 to c1953. We attended several of the open days and first car was a Mayflower.
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Rogers, DianeSecretary to Joe Brown. Manager, Production Control Procedures and Administration
14 Years Service
Left March 1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rogers, Les50 Years Service. Foreman c1974
Started 1920's retired 1974
c1948 Chief Tester
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Ref 1948 Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rogers, StevenApprentice Maintenance Fitter 1978-1982
Worked at Radford and Canley as a Apprentice maintenance fitter and a Engine tester on the production line
Submitted by: Steven Rogers
Rogers, William ArthurGrinder. Fletchamstead
19 years service d. 1962 aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rogerson, DaveDriver/Liason between Coventry & London for Jock Brown
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Roginson, DaveWestern Avenue
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Roginson, JoanSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Rollason, JoanTelephone Exchange 1959 (Allesley)
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Rollings, MSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rollings, MApprentice 1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rome, BobStoreman, Tool Store. Retired 1961 with 17 years service
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Rooprai, Amajeet (Jim)Engineering Development Department c1978
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Roper, Frederick William GeorgeFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rose, Edward DanielFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rose, IanExperimental body shop and trim & hardware workshop 1976 until Canley closed
Submitted by: Ian Rose
Rose, JackSecurity Officer
Submitted by: Gary Daffron
Rose, JerryMaintenance
Over 20 years Service
Retired 1967
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rose, NormanBody Engineering Executive
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Rose, Phil m/c tool fitter 1977 - 1988
Submitted by: Phil Rose
Rose, RobertSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Rose, Robert BrianSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Ross, L A (Mrs)Started 1965, dept unknown
d. August 12, 1972 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Roston, GeoffApprentice, 1962 Tinsmith
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Roston, Jeff My dad was a sheet metal worker or tin smith. He met my mum who worked in the tracing office (Margaret Clamp)
Round, GeorgePress Shop
Submitted by: Jane Branson-Clayden
Round, JoePress Shop
Submitted by: Jane Branson-Clayden
Round, TonyPaint Trim and Assembly Planning Section c1972
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn
Row, NevilElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Rowe, BobTinsmith
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rowe, MyraWorked in wages at Fletchamstead H'way, 1st car I ever drove was a Triumph Herald
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Rowe, RSheet metal working apprentice. Awarded First Junior Apprentice 1951
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Rowland J Rc1966
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Rowles, EdwinHardening Dept, Toolroom. 15 years Service
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Rowles, R RDirector of Industrial Relations and Personnel 1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rowley, GeorgeFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Tunstall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rowley, JimApprentice 1950
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Rowley, JohnForeman, CKD Body Shop c1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rowney, STinsmith c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Rowney, Stan Submitted by: Arthur Oldroyd
Roy-Applin, Col. V. J. T.Director. c1953
Standard & Triumph Sales, Ltd.
Standard House, 37, Davies Street, Grosvenor Square, London
St Vincent Jerson Turgard Roy Applin.
Royal Army Service Corps-Territorial Army
B. 3 Mar 1903 Fulham, Middlesex, England
Residence 1957 Kensington South, Middlesex, England
D. November 1989
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rubley, JohnSubmitted by: Suzanne Rubley
Rubley, PeterApprentice c1955. Son of Walter Rubley, s Factory Manager of the Car Division.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rubley, Walter JFactory Manager, Car Division. 1953
Served since 1922
c1954
Factory Manager 1955
41 Years Service
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1954 - Photos Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rubley, Walter JohnFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rudkin, RonRon Rudkin worked on 6cylinder heads in machine shop at Canley from end of ww2 till he died in 1979 aged 52
Submitted by: Ron Rudkin
Rudkin, RonaldMachinist
Submitted by: Francis Rudkin
Ruffner, Norman StuartEngineer. Moved to the states in 1977. Was an avid collector/restorer of TR3, TR4 and TR6 cars in his later years. Died in 2012, 3 cars still in the family.
Submitted by: Michael Stuart Ruffner
Rumble, CharlesBrother of Edwin who also worked at Standatd Triumph.
Submitted by: Robert Jackson
Rumble, Edwin JosephElectrician. 32 years service.
d. 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Rush, JeremyAssistant public relations officer c1966
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
RushworthHome Sales Manager, Canley 1960
Submitted by: Pat Jackson
Russell (Mr)Home Sales Under Manager, 1960
Submitted by: Pat Jackson
Russell, A C66 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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Russell, Edward (Ted)Worked at Standard Triumph for a time around the early 70's as a line operative on the 'Saab' engine line. To my recollection his job involved using an air gun to blow the swarf out of the machined cylinder heads.
Submitted by: Peter Russell
Russell, Ernest (Jim)Apprentice pre WW2.
Worked on the 'Dud' Line, Canley
Experimental Shop, initially Banner Lane then Fletch North.
Read More HERE Submitted by: Peter Russell
Russell, GPublicity Dept. c1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Russell, JeanSecretary Homes Sales, Fletch South
13 years service to 1968
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Russell, PeteRaw materials and consumables
Submitted by: Maureen Tizick (nee Davis)
Russell, PeterI joined Standard Triumph straight from school in 1964 as a clerk in the Cost Office at Canley. In my time it was situated in the large open office immediately behind the Canley reception suite & directors offices.
I finally left the Company in 1975 to work in the aircraft industry.
Submitted by: Peter Russell
Ryan, JimAllesley Service Division
Submitted by: Dave Smith
Ryan, JimmySubmitted by: Marilyn Bates
Ryan, Patrick JosephTurner
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 Archive
Ryan, PeterMy dad Peter Ryan worked in the paint shop for 30 years but sadly passed away in 1976 while still working at the Standard. Peter was also the Entertainment Secretary and Compere at the Standard Triumph workings mens club right up until he's
Death in 1976.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Ryan, StephenI worked at the Standard Triumph from 1973 to 1981, then made redundant,
I was working as a machinist in the SAAB machine shop, making Con rods ( connects the piston to the crankshaft )
My dad Peter Ryan worked in the paint shop for 30 years but sadly passed away in 1976 while still working at the Standard My dad Peter Ryan was also the Entertainment Secretary and
Compere at the Standard Triumph workings mens club right up until he's
Death in 1976.
There was great Comradeship and many happy memories.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Ryder, JohnFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Ryeland, KennethOverseas Service Engineer
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
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On the first anniversary of the launch of this website archive we thought we'd write something about Alf Welch. Alf
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We have been after an original Standard Triumph sign c1960 for a few years. They very seldom come available, are
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A superb photo from 1925 showing the Dispatch Department at Canley.
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The Forward Radiator Company Limited was formed in February 1919 and I started work with them in September, 1922. I
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Walter Rubley was Factory Manager of the Car Division at The Standard Motor Company Limited, where he had been employed
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Original Standard Triumph period film of the Jabbeke speed test featuring TR2 prototype MVC575. This car has recently been restored.
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Hello, my name is Carmel Langdon and my mother Mavis Langdon, my aunts and their friends worked at Standard Triumph.
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I started working at Triumph in 1972 in the Printing Department, where I printed all the internal documents for parts
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A Second World War veteran and Standard Triumph manager has celebrated his 100th birthday in Coventry. William “Bill” Bullivant turned
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Of the 53 years that the Forward Radiator Company of Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, was in existence, the last decade
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Outside the New Assembly Hall, Canley, are the personnel of Schedule Control — happily looking forward to working on big
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A Visit to the Triumph Works We headed for Coventry and drove along the Ring Road to the factory of
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