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 369 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter W.
Waddell, Neville Annie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Surrey, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWaddington, Thomas Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWadsworth, Peter
Planning Dept. Engineering Division, Fletch North. 1966
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWagstaff, Ronald Lewis
My dad worked there for many years sorry cant remember dates
Submitted by: Marilyn OzturkWainwright, Dorothy May
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coundon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWalker, Dora Gladys
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWalker, Frederick Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWalker, 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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Walker, John William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Shutford, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWallen, Ena
Trimmer. Married to Fred Wallen, a Polisher at Triumph
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWaller, William Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1859 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWallis, A.G.
Standard production executive for overseas manufacture until 1956, having previously been production superintendent of the Ferguson tractor plant in Banner Lane.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWalsh, John James
Driver, Catering Dept.
Joined in 1946
d. Oct 24, 1968 aged 58
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWalsh, Ken
My dad worked at Masseys and included on heat treatment at Standard. Ken Walsh no 2 shop chargehand
Submitted by: Raymond WalshWalters, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWalton, Ellen Elizabeth
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWalton, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Durham, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWapples, Kathleen
Secretary to Mr. Twigger, Engine Inspection, Canley
Left to emigrate to Canada in 1969
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Submitted by: Kathleen Fletcher (nee Wapples)Ward, Joseph
Sheet Metal Worker at Tile Hill.
Started 1964 Died August, 19th, 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWard, M (Miss)
Record Clerk, Costs Dept. Ref 1931 & 1939
D.O.B: 4/9/1912
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWard, Susan
Flexowriter operator in Central Goods Receiving, Fletchamstead,
6 Years Ref. 1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWard, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWareham, Thomas William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWaring Brown, M (Miss)
Specification Dept. Fletch North c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWarmington, G 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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Warner, E C D
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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Warner, Frank
Chief Body Engineer
Head of the Styling Dept.
Left Triumph to join SS (Later to become Jaguar) in 1935
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWarren, A B
Best Junior Apprentice of the Year 1951
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/apprentices-awards-1951/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWarren, Malcolm
Planning Draughtsman Apprentice
c1964
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWarren, William John Reeks
General Sales Manager, c1952
Director of Export Sales c1959
b: April 12, 1913
Joined The Standard Company as sales representative in April, 1947; appointed to Director in January, 1953
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Warwick, A
Warwick, Ben
Competition Department Foreman.
Joined The Standard Motor Company in 1937 and worked in the old service department which was at Canley in those days and cars had side valve engines then of course.
Transferred from being foreman of Ken Richardson's Competition Department after the 1961 Le Mans race to avoid European travel due to his wife becoming ill.
Field Service Engineer c1961/62
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWarwick, Clifford
My father Clifford Warwick worked at the Triumph motor factory at Canley until he retired in 1978 and owned a Standard car most of his life. I think his favourite was a dark green Stag.
Submitted by: Cheryl BarkerWarwick, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1855 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWashbrook, George
My Dad - George Washbrook worked there until the plant was closed
Submitted by: Martin WashbrookWaterfall, Herbert
My step-dad worked there for years, on one of the lines. His name was Herbert Waterfall
Submitted by: RosieWaters, Paul
Zone Controller Spares Dept. Fletchamstead. I was there between 1970 and 1978.
Submitted by: Paul WatersWatkins, Ken
Manager of the Standards Room and Statistical Quality Control Team
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Submitted by: Maurice ElliottWatson, Benjamin W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWatson, Joseph E
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWatt, John
Assistant to Special Products Sales Manager, c1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWatts, Leonard
Canley, 10 years Service
d 10 Nov 1972 aged 58
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWeale, Harold Sydney
Production Director. Joined company in 1914. Director from 1949.
Youngest Foreman ever appointed by the Company in 1916 aged 18.
Held posts of Machine Shop Manager, Assembly Manager and Aircraft Manager
b: March 12, 1898. d. December 1968
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Photos 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWeatherall, D
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded Second Junior Apprentice 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWebb, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWebb, Charles Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWebb, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWebb, Frederick Norman
Worked Standard Triumph 1950s to 1980
Submitted by: Christine Blacker (Daughter)Webb, James (Jim)
My Dad worked there for 40 yrs or more where he went into Gate 1 Canley. He was a charge hand in no.1 Machine shop.
Does anyone remember the Standard Holiday Camp in Weston Super Mare,two weeks holiday under canvas for the grand total of £5. Happy days God Bless Sir John Black!
Submitted by: Glen and Tom O\'HaraWebb, Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWebb, Thomas Leslie
Foreman I think ( Lived Leamington Spa ex Coventry & Barby born? 1950/ 1966)
Submitted by: Pat McGreevy Nee WebbWebb, Tom
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWebster, ?
Chief engineer at the Standard Motor Company from 1910 until 1927.
Father of Harry Webster. First name currently unknown.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWebster, Peggy
Main Telephone Switchboard.
Married to Harry Webster. Met at Standard
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWebster, William George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWeeks, John B
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWeir, Dorothy
Verifier in Punch Card Room/Computing. 1968-1970. Left to go to Denmark. Shirt, dark hair and very outgoing
Submitted by: Dorothy Matthews nee WeirWeir, Harold
He started as a boy with the Company, progressed through various - positions, he was Chief Buyer at one time on the material side. Then went into Machine Shop Management and through Machine Shop Management through WW2. He was responsible for the organisation of the production of the war-time effort and then became a Director of the Company.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWelch, Alfred T
Service Instructor, Market Promotion and Training, Radford. c1961
Started c1956. c1956 -1960 Service Division at Allesley
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWelch, Marion
Costs Department 1960's
Welham, Richard (Dick)
Triumph Service Depot, Western Avenue
50 Years Service
Retired 1972
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - with 25 years service
Photo at Park Royal
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Weller, Edward John (Ted)
Worked from 1970 -1977 training school then Canley machine shops left to go to canada
Submitted by: Ted WellerWellings, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Chester, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWellings, John William Kay
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Chesterton, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWells, Charlie
Workshop Foreman. London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1967
Submitted by: Dave SmithWenman, F D
Ref 1968. Triumph Accessory Marketing Supervisor
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWesley, Doug
Is there anyone out there who worked in one of the offices at The Standard Triumph in the 60s & 70s before the site closed? Especially Stock Control. I would love to hear from anyone who knew me when I was there from 1969 to 1975. I didn't realise it at the time but it was the happiest place I've ever worked & have wonderful memories of the good times & great people I worked with. Ones like Sheila & Christine Taylor, Barry, John, Geoff, & any others I worked with. If anyone knows me you can e-mail me. It was a great shame that The Standard Triumph closed when it did as they produced wondedful cars like the Spitfire & T.R. range & the Stag. They always had a beautiful smell of leather, & that new car smell when you sat in them. Something you don't get in new cars now. We have lost nearly all the great car factories Cov once had.
Submitted by: Doug WesleyWest, Alfred
My Auntie Vi, Uncle Alf, cousins Brian and Beryl all worked there. Mum,Auntie Vi's sister,used to take us to Cov visiting and as kids we used to go the Standard social club.
Submitted by: Mick RansleyWest, Beryl
My Auntie Vi, Uncle Alf, cousins Brian and Beryl all worked there. Mum,Auntie Vi's sister,used to take us to Cov visiting and as kids we used to go the Standard social club.
Submitted by: Mick RansleyWest, Brian
My Auntie Vi, Uncle Alf, cousins Brian and Beryl all worked there. Mum,Auntie Vi's sister,used to take us to Cov visiting and as kids we used to go the Standard social club.
Submitted by: Mick RansleyWest, Doug
Mechanic, Allesley Service Department.
Dougie worked in experimental dept as charge hand in engine build section.
Photo at Le Mans
Submitted by: Morley FaulknerWest, Fred
Sweeper. TR Section, Assembly Shop, Canley. c1959
Find out more HERE
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWest, Frederick C
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Devonport, Devon, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWest, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWest, Lilian May
Cleaner, Canley
14 years Service
Died 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWest, Nigel
My never ending Gratitude goes to Joe Warren, (Theosophist), Jimmy Dixon and ‘Uncle’ Stan Law of the Paint shop Chess players, at Torrington Avenue!!!
I was entered into one ‘o’ level at Woodlands school: ......art..., and I failed that !
At Torrington, besides the characters in ‘the paint mix’, I came across the chess men (I was 16).
They inspired my education, via a C&G in vehicle painting, by which I escaped the Langian ‘Metropolis’ to Graduate from three Russell Group Universities including degrees in Oriental Philosophy at Lancaster University, Psychiatric Social Work studied at the Medical school of Manchester University, and Psychotherapy at Bristol University !
Submitted by: Nigel WestWest, Phil
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 GarrettWest, Violet
My Auntie Vi, Uncle Alf, cousins Brian and Beryl all worked there. Mum,Auntie Vi's sister,used to take us to Cov visiting and as kids we used to go the Standard social club.
Submitted by: Mick RansleyWestlake, George John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWeston, Agustina Philip
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Henley, Suffolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWeston, G
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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Weston, James Philip
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1865 Place of Birth: Pattingham, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWeston, John Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWestwood, Stanley (Lofty)
Worked in tool shop in Canley, Fletchamstead Highway, till retired due to poor health in 1981/2 passed away 1985
Submitted by: Michelle Court nee Westwood Westwood, William J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhalen, Geoff
Personnel Director c1975/76
Whalley, Les
Costs Department c1969-1970
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Submitted by: Annemarie Mabbs (nee Mckenna)Whatley, George J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWheatfill, Francis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWheatley, George
Joined The Standard Motor Company in 1923
Ref: Standard Motors Chairman British Legion 1952
Member of the Works Benevolent Committee and is also a past Chairman
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWheatley, Sydney Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Bedworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWheeldon, Lawrence Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWheeler, C H
Retired 1963 after many years of broken service
d Oct 17, 1971 aged 74
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhite, Arthur (Chalkie)
My Dad, I believe, worked at Canley and transferred to Baginton when Canley closed down. He worked from around 1946, after he came out of the Navy and left when made redundant in 1983, when he and his family moved to Downham Market to run a pub and B&B. He worked as a paint sprayer, Inspection dept. And others, but cannot remember them now and he is long gone from us.
Submitted by: David WhiteWhite, David
Joined 1974, but cannot remember when I left. There a few years though.Worked in packing as a warehouseman at Canley and after Canley closed, was sent to Baginton on parts selection.
Submitted by: David WhiteWhite, Harry James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhite, Leslie
Woodmill and Spares. Worked there 1935 ish to 1975 ish
Submitted by: Liz Costall Granddaughter White, Vincent
Engine Assembly and No. 2 Shop at Banner Lane, later Catering Department c1961
13 years service to 1961
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhitehead, Alan
Alan worked in 15 shop on the herald convertible line also the herald estate from 1968 till he transferred to Jaguar.
Submitted by: Christopher GouldWhitehead, Marilyn
Secretary to W. G Key, KD Supply Executive.
4 Years Service. Left in 1961 to take up employment with Max Factor in Hollywood.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhitehead, W
Whitehouse, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhitfield, Mike
Director. Joined company in 1932. Director from 1951.
Assistant Managing Director (1953) , Standard Motor Co. Ltd., Coventry. Born Warwickshire, 1911. Joined Standard Motor Co. Ltd., in 1932. Worked in various departments and became personal assistant to Managing Director in 1937. Called up from T.A. in August, 1939 and served in ranks prior to obtaining commission. Became Lieut. -in Royal Artillery, serving in N. Africa, Sicily, Italy and Austria. On demobilisation in 1945 (rank of Captain) re-joined present firm as Repairs Manager.
Was appointed General Manager (organisation) in April, 1951 and later that year to Assistant Managing Director.
href="http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/bart-turnbull-presentation/“>c1951
Director 1959
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhitmore, D
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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Whittaker, Albert
My Dad, Ron Whittaker and brother Neil, both worked at the Standard. Also my uncle, Albert Whittaker
UPDATE: "As a kid just left school Albert was a chargehand on the gang I worked in” Nick Downes
Submitted by: Kim WhittakerWhittaker, John Mountfort
Born in Warwickshire 1922. In 1939 he started work with the Standard Motor Co. After the war attended University of Edinburgh where he became president of the Philomathic Society. 1950 started teaching at Haddington and North Berwick followed by 4 years teaching in Abuja Nigeria. Retuned to England in 1959 teaching at Grimsby then spent two years on H.M.S.Worcester.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhittaker, Leonard
Len was a Foreman in the Herald Trim and Finish area at Canley. He probably worked there from circa 1955 to 1975
Submitted by: Roland WhittakerWhittaker, Malcolm
I was an apprentice at Standard Triumph between 1966 and 1970. I then joined the Engineering Development Department in Fletch.
Submitted by: Malcolm WhittakerWhittaker, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhittall, Jack
Deputy Fire Chief, worked initially at Banner Lane then Canley 1948-+-1973
Submitted by: John Whittall (son)Whittingham, B
Chassis Drawing Office, Fletch North c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWickens, Albert
Engine Test.
22 years service. Retired 1961. d. August 20th 1972, aged 89
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWidlake, Barry
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 GarrettWigginton, Ralph
Joined 5th September, 1950 from Singer. Harry Websters first appointment!
Chassis Engineer Zobo (Herald)
Project Engineer, c1959
d. Dec 6th, 2012 aged 88
Fletch North
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilcox, Vic
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Wilday, Sid
Machine Shop, Radford c1960
Non-Current Spares Section
Submitted by: Derek Makepeace Wilde, Alfred Herbert
1927. Chief Engineer.
Fell ill and died 25th December, 1930 aged 39.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilding, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilding, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Cheston, Devon, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWileman, Janet
Data Processor (punch cards for spares) at Fletch Highway. Circa 1960-1965
Submitted by: Neil HancoxWilkes, Dave
Area Training Officer.
Training Department. Beechwood House c1973
Joined company in 1966 as 1st Year Apprentice Instructor
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilkes, Mr
Apprentice Training School, Torrington Avenue
Milling Section supervisor
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnWilkes, Tom
Worked for Graham Stanley on the Prototype Section he was also a detail fitter and
lived in Kerseley, Coventry.
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Retirement Presentation
Submitted by: Martin CoxWilkins, William James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilkinson, Christopher (Tiffer)
My Brother in law, Christopher (Tiffer) Wilkinson both worked there for many years
Wilkinson, Margaret
My Mother in law, Margaret Wilkinson and my Brother in law, Christopher (Tiffer) Wilkinson both worked there for many years
Submitted by: Edna WilkinsonWilldig ?
Gearbox Section. 1965
(If anyone can help with this name please let us know - Ed)
Submitted by: Pete DavisWilliams, Brian
Update: Lab Technician at the technical college
My grandpop and my dad worked at this place. In fact im pretty sure thats my Grandpop stood behind the driver with the glasses on. He was called Eric James Williams and he worked there in the fifties but not sure how long for. He was Lord Mayor of Coventry in 1967. His son, Brian Williams, my dad also worked there around the same time, I think Dad died in 1972 but if anyone remembers him or his dad, that would be great to know.
Submitted by: Kathryn KingWilliams, Charles John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1864 Place of Birth: Bitterne, Hampshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilliams, Eric
Dealer Development, Fletch. South
c1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilliams, Eric James
My grandpop and my dad worked at this place. In fact im pretty sure thats my Grandpop stood behind the driver with the glassess on. He was called Eric James Williams and he worked there in the fifties but not sure how long for. He was Lord Mayor of Coventry in 1967. His son, Brian Williams, my dad also worked there around the same time, I think Dad died in 1972 but if anyone remembers him or his dad, that would be great to know.
Submitted by: Kathryn KingWilliams, George Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilliams, Jack
My father Jack worked at Canley, starting before the war and returning after war service. He was an engine fitter until the 70's
Submitted by: Williams, John Williams, Joseph Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilliams, P. V.
Wartime aeroplane test pilot. Later Service Dept.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilliams, Reg
Supervisor on the Diesel Line, Canley c1961. 38 years Service
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWilliams, Rowland
I worked at Standard when the Sprint was being built and followed the Sprint on every work station when it the was being assembled up to the first vehicles (30) were built and then released for standard production.
Submitted by: Rowland WilliamsWilliamson, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilliamson, Will
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWillis, James Harland
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 in the final year.
Dad took redundancy and the pension that was offered by Rover Triumph cars and his last working day was 23/7/1981
Submitted by: Alan WillisWills, A
Works Manager
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilmott, Wal
Auto-electrician at Canley, 20 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilson, Alex
My Godfather. Died 1977 just before he would have received his gold watch for long service. His wife was given a ladies watch instead. She gave it to me on my 40th birthday.
Submitted by: Lynn HarperWilson, Bob
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c1958
c1953
Wilson, Cecil S
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Exhall, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilson, D
PMC
Retired Feb/March 1979
(Can anyone tell us what PMC stood for? Thank you ED)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilson, Geoffrey Stephen Paul
'Paul' Aka Willy Red Former worker at Triumph, The Jag and Coventry Council
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilson, Leonard
Maintenance Engineer at Coventry.
Service 1959-to 1971
Died 1st June, 1971 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksWilson, May
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1908 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilson, Peter
Joined in 1968 as a Show and Service Week engineer Trainee Instructor. Based in the Dealer Training School at Capmartin Road. Progressed to a Senior Instructor and then onto Course Development Technician. The Training School had by now had been joined by the Rover School and was established at Allesley on the A45. Finally the school was combined with the Austin Morris school based at Cowley. This was the end of Triumph as I moved on to join BL as a Service engineer. I will try and remember some of the various dates.
Submitted by: Peter WilsonWilson, Ruby
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilson, Walter Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWiltshire, Gordon
Apprentice toolmaker at Canley. His dad Gordon Wiltshire was a Foreman at Canley.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWiltshire, Stan
Foreman at Canley. His son Gordon Wiltshire was an apprentice toolmaker at Canley.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWincott, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1859 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWindsor, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWing, Leonard
Investigation Dept.
Retired 1962 with 22 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksWingfield. R
Five year apprenticeship followed by 12 months, Experimental Shop.
Left 1972 for Southampton University
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWinter, John
I started working at the standard motor company as an apprentice from 1958 to 1963 as a motor mechanic then in the service department at Allesley
Submitted by: John WinterWinter, Leonard
My gran and grandad, Nell and Leonard Winter. I think a few of their brothers and sisters worked there too. Both sadly passed away now.
Submitted by: Lucy WinterWinter, Nell
My gran and grandad, Nell and Leonard Winter. I think a few of their brothers and sisters worked there too. Both sadly passed away now.
Submitted by: Lucy WinterWinters, Margery
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Banner Lane)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWise, Bill
Tinsmith, Canley
c1958
Member of the Standard Triumph Archers Club
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWitherford, Ernest George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWolfe, George James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWolohan, Dave
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 GarrettWolstenholme, J E
Appointed Chief Accountant of Standard Triumph 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWood, Brinley Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWood, Eric
Material Handler, Canley
41 years broken service
d 28, Oct 19 1972 aged 60
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWood, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWood, Herbert J
Motorcycle builder
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWood, Thomas
My Grandfather worked there ? I'll have to ask my mom , Thomas Wood ( Tom )
Submitted by: Julie Dale-Tipple Wood, William Edward
Foreman, Toolroom at Cash's Lane
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodall, Leonard A
Supplies Director. Joined company in 1940, Director 1948
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Appointed Executive Chairman Forward Radiator Co. Ltd 1960
Board of Directors STI May 1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodfield, James Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodfield, William G
Finisher, Canley
Service 1953-1972
d 5 Nov 1972 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodhouse, Charles Edgar
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodhouse, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodhouse, William A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodier, Alan
I started as a apprentice trim development engineer in the Experimental Dept at fletch south from 1968 to 1973 and then went to Callow and Maddox the company which supplied Triumph with its seating.
Alan Woodier - Trim
Submitted by: Alan WoodierWoodier, Albert
Albert woodier (always called ED) he was Manager of the back axle dept in Radford
Submitted by: Alan WoodierWoodier, Alf
Competition Department Foreman following Ben Warwick's departure in 1960, Allesley.
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoods, Alan
Layout artist, in Printing and Stationery Dept., Fletch. South
Ref: 1963
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Married Miss P. Vickerson, a short-hand typist in Special Products Division
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodward, Moss
Paint Inspector, Tile Hill
35 years Service.
1936-1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWormleighton, Edith May
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWorrall, Alfred
Tool room/Gearbox Mch Shop Superintendent Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesWorrall, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWorrall, George Henry
Storekeeper. Retired 1967
27 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWorsley, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWorth, S
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Worthington, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWorthington, Trevor
Apprenticed 1958-63.
Apprentice of the year 1962.
Worwood, Carole
Typist in Production Effeciency Dept. From 1965 to 1968. Met my first husband there who was a maintenance trainee named Michael Edkins, he was there until about 1974/5?
Submitted by: Carole BrownWright, Cyril
35 years' service in Spares Division.
Retired 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Wright, Edgar
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWright, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: India
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWright, Kenneth Harry
Final Finish
Retired 1960 after 17 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWright, Sammy
Fletch North, Bought-Out Inspection Assembly Shop. Main Assembly Foreman
Submitted by: Alan WhitmoreWright, Walter
My husbands father Walter Wright said he worked at Triumph and on the night of the Blitz had to push his bike a lot of the way home to Kenilworth because of the rubble on the roads.
Submitted by: Marion WrightWyatt, Colin
Apprentice c1956-1960
Experimental, Fletch North
Details
Photo: Apprentices Football Team
Works team first eleven Cricket Team 1966 Photo: Cricket Team
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Wyer, William Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWylam, A
Assistant Chief Buyer. Chassis. 1971.
Responsible to Mr T. Skelcher
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksSubmit a Ex-employee
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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.
- Final Finish - For the final day of March – a month we have posted something new every single day – something apt? – Final Finish.
- Super Sleuths? - Ok detectives – can you help with this photo? Probably very early, probably linked to the early beginnings of the Standard Motor Co.
- Le Mans – Getting There! - A superb reaction to the recent Le Mans photos, so how about a couple more?
- Standard 1928 - Dated c1928/1930 this superb factory image shows the Standard Motor Co body assembly.
- Any Clues? Photo Participant Competition - A trio of photos for you today – with suitable clues what can they tell us?
- Harry Webster CBE - Harry and his three Brothers at the Duke of York pub in Tewkesbury. From Left to Right. John Webster, George Webster, Harry, Derek Webster.
- John Batchelor - I was a JRT sponsored student from 1980~1984 and spent time in several departments at Canley – Prototype Build, NVH and Trim and Hardware Design – before joining the Aerodynamic Department full-time in the autumn of 1984.
- Terry and Win – Western Avenue - Anyone remember attending the Christmas parties? This one was 1961 at Western Avenue, London I think. I’m the little chap wearing a hat at the back (top left of the pic) with the man leaning over me, I was 6 and my brother Phillip on my right was 10.
- Frances Flynn – Home Sales - Warwickshire cricketer Jim Stewart and his bride Frances Flynn pass under a guard of honour after their wedding at St Michael’s Church in Coventry, 8th November 1960.
- Dick Carter – Park Royal - Park Royal. Here is a great photo of a number of the staff c mid 1970’s.
- Arthur Frost – and Hirohito - This photo shows the visit of the then Crown Prince Hirohito’s visit to the Standard Motor Works in around the early to mid 1920’s*.
- Roger Dowson - Experimental Dept. Engineer 1967-1978. Roger joined the Triumph competition department, which was under Leyland’s control then, in 1967 when the official works team had been disbanded, but the competition shop was still involved with preparing cars for privateers like Bill Bradley who was racing his Spitfire which we looked after, and we also prepared Triumph 2000s …
- Brian Williams - Brian John Albert Williams was born in Shropshire in 1934, worked at Standard Triumph and was a Lab Technician at the technical college.
- Standard FC – 1918 - One of our earliest photographs from Standard Motor Company and certainly one of the earliest sporting photos. Here, showing the Standard FC team from 1918-1919 season.
- Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.2 - More production line photographs in glorious colour!
- Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.1 - We have said before how colour factory photos are extremely rare – and this series are a particularly excellent archive set.
- Anyone for Tennis? - The Standard Tennis club of 1931-1932. Recognise anyone?
- Ted Silver Pt.4 – Le Mans - Another fascinating set of photos featuring Ted Silver. Here as part of the Triumph Le-Mans team.
- Pensioners - A brilliant – but frustrating – photograph because we have no details. Can you help?
- Standard Motors Staff - Another superb, and very early, photograph from the Standard Motor Co. Sadly we do not currently have any dates (any guesses?) but we do have a couple of names…
- TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 3 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
- Ted Silver Pt.3 – Le Mans - Another fascinating set of photos featuring Ted Silver. Here as part of the Triumph Le-Mans team.
- TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 2 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
- Ted Silver Pt. 2 - Further pictures have been sent through from Ted’s grandaughter Louise.
- Update: 750 Names - We have hit 750 names – a fantastic number, many with stories and comments too we are still sorting through, we love to read them all! We have had all different departments mentioned, with workers named being ‘spotted’ by others who remember them! This week we were featured in the Coventry Evening Telegraph and mid-week we …
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