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List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 411 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter S.
Sadler, Jill
Started work in 1966 after finishing school in Canley. First in the typing pool then accounts office.
Submitted by: Jill SleathSadler, Maureen
Clerk/Typist 1958-1961. I worked in an all-male office at the end of the Herald Assembly Track. On my first day, I had to wash the cups and mugs and had to walk the entire length of the track to the Ladies washroom. As I stepped out of the office, all the men started banging spanners, hammers and everything else they could find, very loudly and of course, many ‘wolf whistles’. I had to brave that for about 3 days and then they stopped making so much noise and actually started talking to me. Worked with Bill McCombie and Mr MacDonald (Mac) from Birmingham. Whilst there, I got married and received an Electric Toaster as a wedding present. One memorable day was when I had just moved from my desk and a set of fork lift truck forks, came crashing through the windows just behind my desk – what a fright! I did however, during my time there, learn my first rule of engineering – If it doesn’t fit, hit it with a hammer!
Submitted by: Maureen Sweatman née SadlerSadler, Rowland
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSadler, Thomas
Metal Polisher 1950’s/60’s. This was an extremely noisy activity. How anyone worked in that dark, noisy and filthy environment is a wonder to this day.
Submitted by: Meureen Sweatman (Daughter)Sampson, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Barnsley, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSamra, Gurch
Apprentice 1976-1980, then worked as a development engineer till May 1987
Submitted by: Gurch SamraSanders, Alex
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Ernest Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1862 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Mervyn W J (Bill)
General Works Manager. Appointed Works Director 1st November 1968
General Works Manager 1970-1973
1973 - Operations Director
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Raymond Louis
R.A.F., V.R., aged 24, killed in action. Sergt. Pilot Sanders attended John Gulson School and Coventry Technical College. He was formerly employed by the Standard Motor Co., Ltd Coventry.
Flight Sergeant 1576004. 11 December 1943 MORDEN CEMETERY. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Vic
I worked at Canley plant on headlining from 76 to 80 when it shut for good
Submitted by: Vic SandersSant, Robin
Apprentice 1959
Standard Football Team member
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSavage, Alan
I LEFT Broadway School in 1937 at the age of 14. I got a job straight away at Standard's service/spares division opposite the cinema in Fletchamstead.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSavage, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSavage, Barry
Worked on the rub deck then in to the spray booth back peg Foreman Joe ? 1967 1968 1969
Submitted by: Barry SavageSaville, C
Sales Manager. Berkeley Square House Garage, London c1957
Chief Salesman c1960
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSawbridge, Arthur John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSawtell, G
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Saye, Simon
Apprentice 1959
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveScarlett, George
Motor Engineer at Fletch.
9 years service to 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveScherer, Ronald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Brighton, Sussex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveScholes, Sam
Wages office then later production control
Submitted by: Jacqueline long hurst ( nee Scholes, daughter) Scholes, Sam
Worked in wages department, then on to spares, stock control.
Submitted by: Jacqueline ( nee Scholes ) Longhurst. ( Daughter)Scholes, Thomas
21 years service. Plating Shop
Pensioner. Retired August 1959
Died July 7, 1962.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveScorer, Jack
Worked at Banner Lane and stayed when it became masseys, to work for fergusons, my dad knew sir john black and said he knew the first name of every man on the shop floor
Submitted by: Mark ScorerScott-Lee, Hubert
Head of Print Room. Always known as Tom Scott-Lee.
34 Years Service.
Started 1938, Retired 1973
Scott, Albert George
Retired 1969 after 26 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Scrivens, George
Wages Executive c1960
Scutter, Arthur
Spares Divisional Manager
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSeager, Bob
Student apprentice 1952-55. This was a sort of up market apprenticeship where one worked for a brief time in virtually every department, works and office. Planning Dept at Fletch South till 1957, then did two years as Merchant Navy engineer in place of National Service. Back in Planning early 1960, was supposed to become PA to Cliff Swindell, then Production Director at Canley, but the first of the major redundancies took place and got chopped in Nov. 1960. Spent next thirty years in Engineering at Rover.
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Submitted by: Bob SeagerSelby, Jack
I did my apprenticeship there 1973- 1977. The guys who ran the training school were: Barry Jagger, Paul Green, Jack Selby and Cliff Johnson.
Submitted by: Steve MatthewsSenior, Albert Richard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSettle, Reg
My father in law Reg Settle worked on the herald line for quite a few years
Submitted by: Dave HarrattShakespeare, D M (Mrs)
c1967
Worked with daughter Anne Shakespeare
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShakespeare, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShakespeare, Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShannon, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSharp, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Dordon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSharpe, Vincent
Trainee Trimmer from 79/80 in the rocket range my clock number was 98191 transferred to Browns Lane at closure to complete my 2 years training completed 30 years service before redundancy in 2009.
Submitted by: Vince SharpeSharrocks, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShaw, (Sydney) Harry
(Sydney) Harry Shaw (Aged 47)
At the time of his death, Sydney was employed as a Fireman at the factory in Ansty which assembled mosquito aircraft for the war effort. Having survived World War 1 with a shrapnel injury to his ankle, during World War 2 Sydney was injured whilst working at Ansty and was taken to hospital at Walsgrave and was killed during the Coventry Blitz when the Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital was bombed on 9th April 1941.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShaw, Tina
Commercial Apprentice, worked in various areas of the company including apprentice school at end of Torrington Ave, Meriden and main plant in Canley. Started in 1968 when I left school until 1970
Submitted by: Tina Found nee ShawShaw, W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1859 Place of Birth: England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSheasby, Don
My dad was Charlie Taylor was an Inspector at canley worked there for 18 years until the factory closed couple of his mates were Don Sheasby and Alan Sparks also Arthur Botterill hope this helps unfortunately my dad passed away 18 months ago.
Submitted by: Nick TaylorSheasby, Ethel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSheerman, Mick
Worked at Canley from 1970-1977 mainly in Finishing Shop main assembly. Remember standing on Hearsall Common during Strike ballots!
Submitted by: Mick SheermanSheldon, William Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShemans, William H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Earlsdon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShenstone, Charles W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShepherd, Dave
Competition Dept.
Shepherd, Mary
Used to be a delivery driver. So loved the vitesse. Stag, 2000, etc etc. Lovely times 1965/6 for me
Submitted by: Mary ShepherdSherriff, Dave
I grew up with Dave Sherriff . I think he lived in Westbury Rd then Webb Street, Nuneaton. After he was married he worked at the Standard Triumph as an apprentice welder and enjoyed his fishing. Smashing lad much missed.
Submitted by: Michael MulliganSherry, John
My father John Sherry worked at standard triumph approximately 1954. He is now 93 years old and still talks fondly of his time their thank you
Submitted by: Howard SherrySherwin, George
My father in law George Sherwin, now deceased, was a Standard Triumph worker in the machine shop. He worked from just after the war until it finally closed in 1980.
Submitted by: Tony KeelingSheward, Henry John (Harry)
Toolroom milling section known as Harry worked for over 30 years till about 1979. My name is John Sheward his son
Submitted by: John ShewardSheward, Henry John known as Harry
Toolroom fletch south . Milling. Worked there from about 1949 to 1979. My father
Submitted by: JOHN SHEWARDShields, J
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShields, J (Miss)
Secretary to Group Quality Manager, Fletch North
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShilton, Bernard Olive
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShoesmith, Kenneth
Design Engineer at Massey Ferguson, Standard Triumph, Land Rover & Jaguar
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShorney, Gilbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Somerset, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShorthouse, Rosaleen
Overseas Manufacturing Dept.
Secretary to Mr. G. W. Key, Overseas Manufacturing Manager for four previous years
c1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShreeve, Harry James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Derby, Derbyshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShute, Richard Gerard [Dick]
Worked at Triumph at Canley from approx 1960 to 1979. He was an electrician in the maintenance dept.
Submitted by: Bernadette EvansSidoli, Brian
Drawing Office c1960's
Sidoli, Tony
Engineering Development Department 1970's
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Submitted by: Malcolm WhittakerSidwell, Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSilver, Ted
Fletch North, Experimental Engine test in 1968. Foreman was Ted Silver.
Photo at Le Mans
Retirement
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive/Bill FannonSimmons, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSimmons, William
Stores assistant manager at Standard Motor Company Canley
Brother to employee Walter Simmons
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSimmons, William Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSimpson, B
Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSimpson, Charles (Paddy)
My dad worked there after the war . He was originally an electro plater . When that process was abandoned , he was put in the paint shop but had the most awful allergic reaction to the paint . I remember him coming home with is face and hands red swollen and blistered ! As a result the only job available was in the stores . Of course the pay for a store man was considerably lower so my dad went on permanent night shift to ensure a reasonable income . His name was Charles ( Paddy) Simpson . My late sister ( Wendy Simpson) worked in the offices when she left school in 1957 .
Submitted by: Marion RobinsonSimpson, Kaga
I did work at the Standard/Triumph from around 59 to 64. I worked on the electrical panel that dropped the shells onto the track, much like a giant car park above the track. We could select any shell from the floor above, drop it on the track, the typist would then type out the sequence of the models, distribute them to various departments, which then placed the right gearbox engine or whatever to meet that particular shell. If the typist made a mistake and omitted the 'o' for overdrive or visa versa, then the workman would hammer and bang the engine in the wrong car. Same with a number of things, whatever came to meet the shell, in it went, these were called foreigners and placed outside in a special part of the car park. I'm sure you understand that two Spitfires could not follow each other, because of the time allowed for the workman to fit said parts, same with disc brakes, overdrives and a whole host of things so it was quite a tricky job to place them in the right sequence.
We had all manner of people visit our little office, including the managing director of General Motors USA, Russians, Chinese, celebrities, we tried to explain the system to them all, This system was reputed to have been worked out and put in place by the electricians of the company.
Workers were offered 17½% off a new car.
Simpson, Wendy
My late sister ( Wendy Simpson) worked in the offices when she left school in 1957 .
Submitted by: Marion RobinsonSinisbury, William Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSisuim, Charles William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Lea, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSisuim, Margaret
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Lea, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSivyer, Lt Col Arthur Charles
Works Director, Standard and Triumph Sales, Ltd. Born London, 30th March, 1900. Educated London Polytechnic. Attended course at Mansions Motor Training School, London. Served as Rifleman, Q.V.R.'s, 1918-19. Assistant in Buying Dept. of British Motor Trading Corporation, London, during 1920. From 1921-28, in Sales and Accounts Depts., Standard Motor Co., Ltd., London. Taken over with Standard Concession by Standard Cars. Assoc. Company of Car Mart Ltd., in 1929 and served in Sales Depts. until 1939, when Commissioned in R.A.O.C. from A.O.E. Reserve. Served 1940-45 with M.E. Forces, early in 1943 attaining rank of Lieut.-Col. with appointment as A.D.O.S.(P.) M.T. Spares for entire Mediterranean Area. Rejoined present concern in 1945 as Works Manager, and appointed to present position in 1949.
(1953 listing)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSkidmore, Mabel
Lived at 51 Walsall Street, Canley Ref. 1965
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSkinner, Ann
My mother in law Ann Skinner was a legend in the Buffet where she fed many a young and hungry worker giving them a little extra , she called them her Wee laddies
My father in law worked in the paint shop he is John Skinner aka Jack
Submitted by: Sue SkinnerSkinner, Harry Grantham
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSkinner, John (Jack)
My father in law worked in the paint shop he is John Skinner aka Jack
Submitted by: Sue SkinnerSkuse, George
Process Engineer
1st TR prototype body and Vanguard
Submitted by: Standard Triumph ArchiveSlade, Charles Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSlater, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSlaymaker, Eric
My husband Eric Slaymaker worked in the Spares also his Dad Fred Slaymaker.
Submitted by: Maureen Slaymaker Slaymaker, Fred
My husband Eric Slaymaker worked in the spares also his Dad Fred Slaymaker.
Submitted by: Maureen Slaymaker Slingsby, George
George Scholes Slingsby
Birth Jul 11 1893 - Death Sep 1969
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksSlott, Benjamin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmailes, Tommy
Tinsmiths. c1958
Secretary of the six Standard Football teams.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmalley, James Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmart, Olga
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Alban John Keble
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Albert (Eric)
Tester, Fitted and Works Fire Brigade. Retired in 1980
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Albert E
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Albert Edward
45 years service!
Smith started in 1905 and retired in 1951.
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Alexander
Worked Canley in trim and finish approx. 1963 to 1973. In memory of my dear dad.
Submitted by: Graham SmithSmith, Arthur Alan
I believe my late father in law was in the spray shop many years ago. His name was Arthur Alan Smith.
Submitted by: Helen Smith (Daughter-in-law)Smith, Arthur Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Arthur Moore
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Dave
My name is Dave Smith, and I started an Apprenticeship as a Motor Mechanic with Standard Triumph on 2nd October 1967, My clock number was 8481.
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Submitted by: Dave SmithSmith, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Ernest F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Frank
Tester, c1927
Foreman of the Test Brake section, c1953
Retired 1962 as Foreman of the Experimental Engine Test Shop
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Geoff
I started work as a Commercial Apprentice on September 7th 1964.
Cost Dept. 1969-1971
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Submitted by: Geoff SmithSmith, George Edward
Think he worked in engine area round about 1960’s. Had an interest in canals!
Submitted by: Gren Smith (son)Smith, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, J E
Wages Dept.
Standard Male Voice Choir Hon Secretary c1958
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Joe (2)
Standard-Triumph representative in Los Angeles c1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, John (Jack)
Formerly of Standard Motor Co., Humber, AWA and Dunlop
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, John Elliot
Wages Clerk.
Retired 1960 after 19 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksSmith, John Kellett
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Priston, Somerset, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Lilian Emily
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Michael
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Smith, Mick
My dad Mick Smith and lots of our family worked at the Standard
Submitted by: Jeannette JonesSmith, Mike
Ex-trainee at London
Allesley Service Centre c1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Smith, Reginald Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Ron
Triumph motors maintenance Ron Smith, Phil West, Bill Wolohan, Dave Mckeown, Jimmy Mulholland, Barry Widlake, Dick O'Connor many more 1970s and me!
Submitted by: Ken GarrettSmith, Roy
Chief Test Driver, Engineering Dept.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Samuel Greenway
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1853 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Sir (Alexander) Rowland
Sir (Alexander) Rowland Smith (1888-1988), Chairman of Ford
1904 Apprentice at Humber
1924 Joined Ford
Joined Standard
1928/9 Re-joined Ford
1939 Director, Ford Motor Co
1941 Appointed MD
1944 Knighted
1950 Chairman of Ford
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Thomas Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Thomas Reuben
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, William W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmyth, Austin
My dad I believe was a supervisor on the assembley line and worked at The Standard Triumph for 12 years before being made redundant in the late 70's. He remained a lifelong friend of Jim Spain who ran The Standard Triumph Club until they both passed away 6 months apart in 2013. RIP to both lovey Irish gentleman.
Submitted by: Lisa SmythSmythe, Terry
Apprentice PTI Instructor. Took over from Gordon Parham (who moved to Personnel Dept.)
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Submitted by: David MilehamSneeton, George Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSnell, Dave
Gearbox assy at Canley - i can remember me asking how many a day and I'm sure it was always around 230. One of his mates was Jack Allen a white haired Irishman - Dad had one of the early 948cc Heralds in 1959 in Coffee and White reg YHP 31 from Newsomes at Styvechale complete with Dunlop Gold Seal tyres and very soon somehow a Spitfire twin carb head was acquired to pep it up a bit but they werent quick.
Remember people would stand and be amazed at 25ft turning circle which virtually rolled the front tyres off the rims.
Submitted by: Neal SnellSnooks, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSoutham, Francis Walter
Storekeeper. Fletch South
37 years service to 1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksSouthorn, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSowersby, R
Pensions and Insurance Executive 1961
Based in Ivy Cottage
Ref. 1963 Pensions and insurance executive
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSparks, Alan
My dad was Charlie Taylor was an Inspector at canley worked there for 18 years until the factory closed couple of his mates were Don Sheasby and Alan Sparks also Arthur Botterill hope this helps unfortunately my dad passed away 18 months ago.
Submitted by: Nick TaylorSpedding, Walter
Union representative for weekly paid office staff. Supervisors and management were monthly paid and belonged to a different union. He was late 50s , early 60s . Would negotiate with management if staff were unhappy with pay or the job they were doing or a staff problem. Worked in stationery stores in his own office at end of assembly line on factory floor, had 2 lads working for him in stores.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeSpencer, Anthony (Tony)
Joined in 1941 as a 15 year old, working on Constant Speed Unit for Spitfires and other planes in 3XA shop. 1941 moved into toolroom as an apprentice and worked there until closure other than national service.
Submitted by: Andy SpencerSpencer, Brian
Competition Department
Spencer, C (Miss)
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpencer, Derek George
My dad was a millwright for a number of years in the 60's
Submitted by: Linda Farren nee SpencerSpencer, Eugene W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpencer, Jim
Jim worked at the Standard Triumph from the 1940s until it closed
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSpencer, Walter J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpencer, William (Steve)
My dad, William (Steve) Spencer worked there in the Experimental department.
Submitted by: Hilary MilnerSpinks, N
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 26 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpittle, Frank Bernard
Planning Dept.
Emigrated to Australia in 1955 to become Chief Planning Engineer to The Standard Motor Co. (Australia) (Pty) Ltd.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpreadbrow, A
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 26 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpurrier, Henry
Chairman and MD of Leyland 1957.
Leyland acquireds Standard-Triumph International, cars, vans and some agricultural machinery interests 1960.
Leyland: 1961 Employed 19,000 persons. Parent of seven subsidiaries. Manufacturer of heavy commercial and passenger motor vehicles, trolleybuses, fife engines and heavy oil engines.
1963 June. Henry Spurrier resigns as chairman on reaching 65 and is succeeded by William Black.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStafford, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStaley, John
Student Apprentice 1962.
Worked in the Technical Department in the Experimental Dept. under Mick Bunker. Left to go to USA in 1968
(We'd love to hear more John, pls drop us an email -ED)
Submitted by: John StaleyStamard, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStanley, Fred
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Engineering
Stanley, Graham
Supervisor, Competition and Engineering
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStanley, Harry
Tinsmiths. Service 1943-1961.
Coventry's Lord Mayor 1960
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStanley, Jack
Worked on the 'Track' at The Standard for many years. (Worked alongside family friend, Ray Clay.)
Submitted by: Paul ClayStannard, Charles Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1864 Place of Birth: Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStansfield, Brian Robert
Spotted Ray Denny, John Ryman and my old chum Bob Treanor doing a Talyrond graph of a piston, happy days in Inspection Engineering.
Submitted by: Brian Robert StansfieldStanton, Fred
Herald Paint & Trim Stores
Engine Reconditioning at Fletchamstead
Unit Reconditioning at Canley
20 years Service. Retired October 1966
Submitted by: Martin Cox ArchiveStanton, Frederick
Suffolk Regiment, killed in action, Stanton attended Wheatley Street School, and was employed by the Standard Motor Co. Ltd. before joining the Forces
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Submitted by: standard Triumph Works ArchiveStapleton, Dave
Fitter, Allesley
Ref 1973 Married Miss Margaret Peasgood, a telephonist at Tile Hill.
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Submitted by: Marilyn BatesStatham, Herbert James
Retired from Production Engineering in 1967 after 34 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSteel, Leslie Hiron
Apprentice 1921.
Became Director Steelseif, Ltd.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSteggles, Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStenton, F
Shipping Supervisor.
Shipping Department, Fletch South
c1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStephens William Clifford (Cliff)
My father worked at Canley.He was a car final finisher.He was known as Cliff or 'The Whistler'. He worked permanent night shift.
Submitted by: April Stephens Sterland, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSterland, George Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSterry, Arthur
Arthur was a toolmaker with Standard Triumph in Canley for 40 years. During this time he was an active shop steward, a deputy and a convenor.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveStevens, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStevens, Ida Evelyn
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStevens, Margaret Alice
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStirling, James
Retired 1971 Service: 1954-1971
d Oct 12, 1971 aged 67
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStirrup, Sid
Chief Buyer in Production Purchasing on Presswork team in late 70's in Fletch North
Submitted by: John CreminsStock, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStock, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1865 Place of Birth: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStoker, Arthur Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStokes, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStokes, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Dudley, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStokes, Les
Gear Control Inspection, 1971
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Reference to
Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStokes, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStoney, Anne
Secretary to J Hedley, Personnel Manager, Canley c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStrane, Walter Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStringer, John
Stringer, Reginald C
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStringer, Wallace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStringer, William Sidney
Canley Factory
Retired 1966, 51 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStuart, Reg
Production Control Spares c1961
Casemaking Spares Stores 1971
22 years service.
Retirement Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStyler, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSugden, Elizabeth
Mum also worked at the Radford branch as a secretary (Mrs Elizabeth Sugden) sadly passed now.
Submitted by: Christina McCannSugden, Joe
My (late) father, Joe Sugden worked at Standard Triumph. Part of his work was to drive new cars to Berkeley Square in London*. He worked there for many years
*Berkeley Square was Standard Triumph's main London showroom/dealership.
Submitted by: Christina McCannSullivan, Danny
My grandad - possibly the late 60s, early 70s. I used to go to the Xmas party at the Odeon and also had a tour of the factory. I don't know his role though.
Submitted by: Jane OsmondSurrall, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSutherland, M (Miss)
Secretary to Divisional Manager, Service Division, Allesley c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSutton, Eddie
Worked on the Spitfire line in the Rocket Range fitting the radiators
Submitted by: David GaudenSutton, Gordon
My Dad Gordon Sutton worked there in the 60s. He worked nightshift until he died in 1971 when I was 10. I think it was Tile Hill we lived in Rothesay Ave then moved to Kenilworth
Submitted by: Caroline CartwrightSutton, Harry
Bodymaker.
Retired 1972 after 18 years service.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSutton, John Ward
b: 1916
Engine Test, Standard Motor Co., Ltd
Site engineer, Gas Turbines, Armstrong Siddeley; Senior Production Engineer, Jaguar Cars
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSutton, Robert James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSwain, Charlie
Superintendent, Engine Shop c1960's
Shadow factory at Fletch. aero carburettors during WW2
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Photo 1971
Submitted by: Ian ElmerSwann, Henry A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSwann, Joyce
Castings & Forgings (Buying Dept)
Secretary to Ted Collier (Department Manager)
Submitted by: Peter RussellSydney John Ford (Syd)
My dad worked in 23 Shop and Engineering. He was there when they built Triumph 2000 and Dolomite 1500. He went to work in Gaydon before retiring.
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Triumph Engineering Reunion - Harry Webster bequeathed funding for an annual get together for Triumph apprentices and last Friday was Read more
Apprenticed 1958-63 and Apprentice of the Year in 1962. Selected to go to VW on an exchange visit organised by the Read more
Diana Coulson, typist for five years in Specifications Dept., Fletch. North, was the recipient of wedding gifts from her colleagues. Read more
Chief Architect. All building at Standard Triumph was designed and produced 'in-house' - Standard Triumph had bricklayers/builders/electricians/plumbers etc. Elwood was in Read more
I began working at The Standard Triumph at the age of fourteen years. I was originally expected to go into Read more
My father (Edward Ken Wadsworth) came from Manchester and started working at The Standard Motor Co as a qualified electrician Read more
Wonderful to see your website and fascinating photos. My Dad, James Harland Willis, was born 3/12/1919 in Whitby. He joined Read more
Len Davies, an analytical chemist in Chromatography and Spectroscopy Laboratory, married Miss Mary Garvie, a former secretary at Fletch. North. 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.
- Strikes! - Strikes were a huge part of the motor industry, arguably the leading factor into its downfall. If there was a dispute at BMC, for instance, the unions would bring in all the other manufacturers so the ‘Big Six’ would all be effected.
- Veronica Lenehan - Not sure of year – thinking late 60’s. I am in the middle with very short hair. The woman with a bun was Eileen and the guy on the right is Peter Murray. Looks like we are playing cards during lunch. More to follow…
- The Last Innsbruck – Derek Hitchins - I started in August 1959 and for over 20 happy years I worked in the new Assembly Hall known as the Rocket Range as a Line Inspector and over the years I was promoted to Quality Foreman. When the plant closed I accepted a position in the South African motor industry in Pretoria where I now live.
- Alan Woodier - Alan Woodier. Service: 1968 to 1975. I started my 5 year apprenticeship in 1968 after leaving Whitley Abbey School even though I lived in Allesley Park. I wanted to be a body development engineer but the options were every other year it was body and then trim development and my year was trim so trim it was …
- The Last Triumph TR6 - A fantastic photo from July 1976. It seems there were numerous ‘last car built’ photographs for each model. The last official TR6 built was CF58328 and built on 15th July 1976, which would indicate when this marvellous photo was taken. Any familiar faces, let us know?
- Triumph Engineering Reunion - Triumph Engineering Reunion – Harry Webster bequeathed funding for an annual get together for Triumph apprentices and last Friday was the day we all got together for our 2016 dinner. It’s a great evening out and a great place to catch up with old friends and reminisce about the good times we all had working …
- Trevor Worthington – Apprentice of the Year 1962 - Apprenticed 1958-63 and Apprentice of the Year in 1962. Selected to go to VW on an exchange visit organised by the Institute of The Motor Industry 1964. I joined the Quality Department in 1964, became Quality Service Liaison Engineer then Investigation Supervisor located in the dungeon under the Spares Department.
- Diana Coulson – Typist - Diana Coulson, typist for five years in Specifications Dept., Fletch. North, was the recipient of wedding gifts from her colleagues.
- Leonard Elwood – Chief Architect - Chief Architect. All building at Standard Triumph was designed and produced ‘in-house’ – Standard Triumph had bricklayers/builders/electricians/plumbers etc.
- Dorothy and Geoffrey Hope - I began working at The Standard Triumph at the age of fourteen years. I was originally expected to go into service when I left school, but during the war, each evening we had a family who escaped the bombing by coming to stay with us. It was this family that encouraged me to aim for …
- Edward Ken Wadsworth - My father (Edward Ken Wadsworth) came from Manchester and started working at The Standard Motor Co as a qualified electrician and progressed to the position of Plant Director responsible for all maintenance and tool room departments that included Canley, Fletchhamstead North and South, Radford and Western Avenue. I ( Peter Wadsworth) first went to visit …
- James Harland Willis – 45 years service! - Wonderful to see your website and fascinating photos. My Dad, James Harland Willis, was born 3/12/1919 in Whitby. He joined The Standard Motor Company on the Apprenticeship scheme on 21/2/1936 ( a five year scheme as a “Fitter & Machinist” Starting wage for year one 12 shillings a week rising to 24 shillings a week …
- Len Davies – Analytical Chemist - Len Davies, an analytical chemist in Chromatography and Spectroscopy Laboratory, married Miss Mary Garvie, a former secretary at Fletch. North.
- Bill Gun – Finish Herald Trim - BILL GUN (66), a finisher in Herald Trim, Canley, had several presents when he retired.
- Home Sales, 1960 - “I worked in the Home Sales at Canley. I started in 1960. My boss was Mr Rushworth and my under boss was Mr Russell. I was there when the Triumph Herald was built and sold. We sold the cars to the distributers. “
- F. D. Wenman – Triumph Accessory Marketing Supervisor - A series of competitions have been held among Triumph Distributors in Britain, the accent being on the display of Stanpart approved accessories.
- Jimmy Knox - My dad worked at the standard Triumph Plant Canley on, I believe, the final finish line. I am not sure what cars my dad worked on but I believe they included the herald and the spitfire. My dad worked at the Canley Plant from 1960 to 1980/1 and took redundancy from the plant which I believe …
- Jennifer Hargreaves – Dealer Development - Miss Jennifer Hargreaves, a secretary in Dealer Development, Fletch. South, was married at Bulkington.
- My Job at Standard - By the late fifties, the electricians at Canley had devised a system whereby when car shells came from Liverpool they were hoisted by crane onto what was called skids, on the second floor. We then took charge with an electric panel in the basement of the building, among the stores. The track was on the …
- Amazing response! - Thank you everyone for submitting to the site – and for the positive feedback. With a promotional push this week the entries have risen to 611 records. There are a huge number of emails from those that have contacted us, some complete with amazing detail and even photographs that we’ll add on too in due course. …
- Comptometers Part 1 - Within minutes of each other we received two submission to the database for Comptometer operators, intrigued by this ‘new’ word we thought we’d investigate further. Firstly the two submissions. The first from Eileen Butterly nee Mohan. Eileen worked as a comptometer operator in the wages department from 1956 until 1963. Married in 1962 with the …
- Sheila Morris - Sheila Morris, who as secretary to Mr L F Taylor, Final Finish superintendent, for four years, has left the Company and will be experiencing spending Christmas in Brazil.
- Factory Photos (and a TR4) from 1967 - Canadian Jack Blair recalls his brand new TR4 and a trip to Standard Triumph to collect it. In December of 1967, I had travelled from my UK home in Manchester to London in order to join a group of friends on a ski trip to the Tyrol in Kitzbuhel, Austria. When I arrived I found …
- Arthur Sherratt – Works Engineer - Awarded the M.B.E. (Civil Division) in the New Year’s Honours List was Mr. Arthur Harold Sherratt, Works Engineer, Canley, of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd.
- William James Langford - I was an apprentice from 1952 to 1957, when I emigrated to Canada with another ex-apprentice, Melvyn Lloyd. My Dad, William Thomas Langford (also ‘Bill’ of course!), worked at Canley for many years, retiring (I think) in 1966. Mel and I bought a 1956 TR3 between us in May of 1958, which we drove from …
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