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.
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There are currently 4555 Ex-employees in this directory
Abbey, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAckland, Warwick
Does anybody remember Warwick Ackland in the drawing office/body engineering at Triumph, Canley
(sadly he died 2011 ) great days when he brought home tr7 and triumph spitfire etc
Submitted by: Jon Ackland Adams, George William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Smethwick, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAdams, Herbert
Toolroom, No 1 Plant.
Liverpool
46 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAdams, W
Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAddinall, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAkeister, Alan
Apprentice at Tile Hill (Until they moved us to jaguar apprentice facility) Worked in the Paint lab then at Materials Engineering Fletch North
Submitted by: Alan AkeisterAkeister, John George
Machinist, Radford
Service 1962-1972
d 15 Nov, 1972 aged 78
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAlcock, Terry
Aldridge, Harry Frank
Service Engineer at Allesley
30 years Service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllen, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllen, Frederick George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllen, Gordon
My late Dad, Gordon Allen was a toolmaker for about 40+ years there.
Submitted by: Lesley KirbyAllen, Mr
Foreman, c1945-1949
Foreman Inspector. Assembly Shop
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Submitted by: Sheila Murphy (nee Egginton)Allen, Phillip
Car Trimmer
Liverpool Speke
Company Service: 1956-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllen, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllington, Nora
Secretary to Jock Brown from whilst based at Coventry
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllmark, Joe
Engine Stores
Retired 1973 after long service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAmbrose, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAmbrose, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAmbrose, Rose
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAmphlett, Denise
1973 to 1980 Secretary to Dave Leopold Homologation Department at Fletch North
Submitted by: Denise HodgesAnderson, M
Foreman, Gear Cutting, Gearbox Shop. January, 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAnderton, Johnny
Worked at the Standard Triumph factory between 1964 - 1969 trim fitting in the Rocket Range and also on Final Finish.
Permission given by my Father to share this information.
Submitted by: Jerome AndertonAngus, L
Tool Room, Canley. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAnsell, Arthur Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAnsell, L
Anstey, Charles
Heat Treatment
Service 16 Years
Retired 1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAntczak, Jozef
Jozef Antczak was originally from Posnan, Poland. Josef came to work at the Standard Triumph in Coventry following the Second World War
Submitted by: Victoria Geffert (grand-daughter)Anthony Peters (Tony)
Worked in the engine shop /experimental vehicle proving current cars from 1972-1980
Submitted by: Tony PetersAppleby, William Victor
b: August 10, 1903
Standard Motor Co. 1927; there was engaged on component design for the Standard Nine
1953- Chief Designer of Engines and Gearboxes, British Motor Corporation, Ltd
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArden, Frank
Paint rectification, at Allesley
17 years service
Retired 1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArmfield, (Mr)
Security Officer, Gate office Fletchamstead Highway, 1967
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArmour, William Joseph
Process Panel Cleaner, Tile Hill
Service 1963-1973
d 5 feb 1973 aged 44
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Arms, Marilyn
Typist c1972 10 years service
Supplies Division and Sales Conversion
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArms, Reg
Worked at the Canley plant
Worked at the Standard Triumph from the late 50's to the early 90s. His name was Reg Arms. He worked in the Stores.
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Allesley. Read More Here
Submitted by: Chris Frankton (daughter)Armstrong, S
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Armstrong, Thelma Jean
My mum in law Thelma Jean Armstrong
Submitted by: Lin ArmstrongArnes, William James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArnott, George
24 years' broken service.
Retired in 1971.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArrowsmith, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshford, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshley, Frank Daniel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshley, Kenneth
Chargehand on the Cylinder Block/Cylinder Head Sections. 3/7/1946 - 10/4/1980........Clock No. 26503
Submitted by: Mark AshleyAshly, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshton, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshton, Barry
Early 50's Fletch, Aero Shop
'59 Herald Trim and Finish - building the first cars by hand - three a day!
Service Dept, Allesley c1967>
Sales Rep for SW (Devon, Cornwall and Channel Isles)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveAspland, Kenneth
Company Secretary and Director.
Joined Company in 1940. Director from 1953, left 1961. (Part of the Leyland takeover redundancies)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAssinder, Austin
My grandad was Chief Fire Officer at the Standard Motor Company
Submitted by: Lorraine MaudAssinder, J Miss
Wages Banner Lane. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAthersuch, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAtkins, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAtkins, Leslie
Experimental Shop
Les Atkins worked in the body shop in Fletch North and later became foreman.
Atkins, Robert Percy James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAtkinson, Des
Inspection, Canley
My mum and sister worked at Standard Triumph on the A45 Allesley. Peggy Atkinson and Anne Atkinson. When Anne married she went to work for the Publicity Manager. Her name then was Anne Leech. Dad worked on inspection at Canley: Des Atkinson.
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Submitted by: Jane TaylorAtkinson, Peggy
My mum and sister worked at Standard Triumph on the A45 Allesley. Peggy Atkinson and Anne Atkinson. When Anne married she went to work for the Publicity Manager. Her name then was Anne Leech. Dad worked on inspection at Canley: Des Atkinson.
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Submitted by: Jane TaylorAttwood, Archibald Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAucott, Dorothy
Ref. Toolroom Soprano!
Mrs. Dorothy Aucott, a soprano, who is employed as a toolroom machinist in Standard Motor Company factory, is the winner of the inter-factory talent contest which has been taking place at the Empire Theatre
27 November 1943
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAustin, Arthur W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Penpont, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBack, Frank
Machinist, Fletch South
38 Years Service
Died 1969 aged 56
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBacon, Horace Montague
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Cosby, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBadger, Molly
Molly Badger who was I believe became Donald Stokes Secretary. She was my Godmother. Hope this helps.
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Submitted by: Duncan WilsonBaggott, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBagley, Paul
I started at Standard Triumph in the early 70s. Started at Car Despatch I spent a couple of years there and then went work in the home sales office for many years as a Distribution Liaison Officer under Ken Garnett and Arthur Constable and great work colleagues of which I still have fond memories. We would allocate all the new cars to dealers and distributors.
Submitted by: Paul BagleyBailey, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaker, Dennis J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaker, Fred
My dad worked the nightshift and I'm almost sure it was tile hill cos he met my mum there and she lived in tile hill. He worked there until retirement his name was Fred Baker he was originally from Yorkshire and my mum from Co Durham.
He cycled to work and worked nights till he retired. He would have been 105 years old this October (2017)
Submitted by: Pauline Darroch Baker, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaker, L R
Bakewell, T G
Buying Manager c1959 (STWA)
Purchasing Dept. (TB)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive/Tom BraundBakwell, Frederick George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBalawin, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Stockton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaldock, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaldwin, Albert George
Machine Shop. Fletch. 8 years service
Died November 9th, 1963 aged 51
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBall ?
Foreman, Tinsmiths No 17 shop
c1969
Ball, Ernest
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 ArchiveBall, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBall, Les
Press Shop.
Press Shop Chargehand
Press Shop Foreman
Machine Shop Night Foreman
Prefabrications Area
42 years Service. Retired January, 1973
Ball, Pat
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 distributors. The wages were very good we got merit rises every year. I worked with Jean, Muriel, Francis, Mary, Mavis, etc. I started straight from school I had to make the tea and collect the stationary, then did some typing. They took us on trips. One we went to Oxford first to Blenheim Palace then the Randoph Hotel, then down the river, we went to a field for a barbeque. We went in Standard Vanquard cars. We were a great team.
Submitted by: Pat Jackson (nee Ball)Ball, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1863 Place of Birth: North Meols, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBall, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Stantonbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBallard, J
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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Banks, Colonel Cyril M.B.E., M.P
b: August 12, 1901
Apprenticed to Mechanical Engineering; 1923-6 with the Standard Motor Car Co
Member of Parliament, Pudsey Division, 1950
Managing Director, Banks Equipment, Ltd
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBanner, Fred
This is a wrong name:
See Canner, Fred
(This name will be deleted shortly)
Allesley Service Dept.
Submitted by: Marilyn BatesBarber, Bert (Earnest Albert)
My father worked in aircraft inspection, Canley, during the war and then went into car despatch with Bert Hickman etc.handing over the cars to the dealers who came from all over the country to collect the cars. From here he left and in 1945 started Canley Car Deliveries along with Joe Green his son in law Cliff Roberts and Ken Brookes.
Canley Car Deliveries
Submitted by: Jim BarberBarber, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Ashford, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarby, Charles W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarby, Harold Longland
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarke, Ada
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarnacle, Clive
1972/1979 he was a Maintenance engineer & also worked with the blacksmith. He passed away 2007 aged 51
Submitted by: Cheryl Barnacle (wife)Barnacle, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1863 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarnacle, Stephen Leo
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarnes, Christopher
My brother-in-law worked in the Saab shop! Lives in Weymouth now!
Submitted by: Val JonesBarnett, William Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarnsley, Peter
I went there 1975 for a year on engine build. Shame it was closed. Good cars, I worked on the TR6 and TR7. Those were the days
Submitted by: Peter BarnsleyBarr, Frederick James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarr, Patricia
I worked at Standard Triumph in the early 70's. I worked in the offices dealing with the schedules. I can't remember the managers name but the office was in the main building you went up the drive and in through a door on the left. It was a small typing pool. It was a great place to work but had to leave due to pregnancy. We didn't get leave like they do today. My name then was Patricia Barr I was 18
Submitted by: Patricia Lusty (Nee Barr)Barr, Walter
My Dad Walter Barr worked at Standard Triumph, Canley from 1930's until he took redundancy at age 62 after 46 yrs. He worked on the track and in the later years in the engine shop. He did his service in RAF whilst at Standard. His closest friends from this time were Syd Wankling and Derek Ward. We always had cars from Standard we had a Vanguard, Standard 8 and 10 then a couple of Heralds.
Submitted by: Patricia Lusty (Nee Barr)Barratt, Arthur John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Colchester, Essex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarrington, Leonard Ralph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarson, Sidney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBarton, P.M. (Miss)
Purchase Dept. Typist. Ref 1931 & 1939
D.O.B: 9/3/1913
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBass, N
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Bass, Samuel Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Greenwich, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBassett, Fred
Telegraphist Fred Bassett (19), the Royal Navy, is missing and must be presumed killed. Attended Ash Green School was formerly employed by Standard Motor Co., Ltd. D/JX 424238. 15 June 1944 Age 19.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBassett, George Adolphera
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBassett, Welsh Stanley
Final Finish, Canley
Joined 1961.
d. Oct 19, 1968 aged 58
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBastock, Gordon
Supervisor c1972
Paint Trim and Assembly Section of the Planning Department in Fletch North.
Used to play the trumpet in local Jazz bands in Coventry particularly in the Earlsdon Cottage.
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnBatchelor, John
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.
I moved to the Chassis Department at Longbridge in 1985 but returned to Canley in 1990, working in the Brakes Development team. We were amongst the last few people in Building 50 when it was cleared before being demolished as part of the site clearance.
We moved into the old NVH area in Building 40 Basement.
I moved back to Longbridge in 1992.
I have many happy memories of the site and the people, especially Building 50.
The site is fascinating and I have several stories to add but no photos unfortunately.
(We'd love to hear them John - please send them through - ED)
Submitted by: John BatchelorBate, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, Caleb
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Tysoe, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, O (Mrs)
Telephone Exchange 1959 - Supervisor (Fletchamstead)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, W
Machine Shop and Chassis Departments Ref. 1952
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, William Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Albert
Allesley Service Dept.
Late 50's to December 1979
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(Thank you for your wonderful letter and photos Marilyn!)
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Submitted by: Marilyn BatesBates, Alwyne
Worked at Fletch south maintenace Carpenter and Joiner. From April 1971 till April 1980
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesBates, Ernest Alwyne (Ernie)
Bates Superintendant 6 cyl engine division Canley (P/O 2013)
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Submitted by: Alwyne BatesBates, Ernest Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Frances
Retired in 1961 with 20 years service
d Oct 8, 1971, aged 83
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Horace
Having attended grammer school, Horace trained at the Standard Motor Company, Canley as a Machine Tool Setter and worked his way up to Forman before being made redundant.
He then spent the rest of his working life as a postman in Coventry.
1915-1993
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Leonard
Radford. 44 years Service
d Dec 9, 1972 aged 61
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Roland Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Allesley, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBatts, K
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Baxter, Eric
Centreless Grinder. Machine Shop, Radford c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaxter, Ernest James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaxter, Frank George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaxter, P J
Best Apprentice of the Year. 1951
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/apprentices-awards-1951/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaylis, Alfred Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBayliss, Brian
Senior Designer and Project Engineer. Worked on Triumph Stag
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBayliss, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaynes, Gerald J
Stationery Supervisor, Northey Road 1961.
Emigrated to California
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBazeleyi, Arenza
Coach Painter. My dad worked there in the paint shop he was made redundant September 1980. He used to be allowed a pint of milk a day because of the fumes. I believe he painted one of the cars in the transport museum his name was Arenza Bazeley. Known as Ben .
Submitted by: Janice BroganBeard, Malcolm George
Worked on track number 2 line approximately 70s for 4 years
Submitted by: Jacqueline BeardBeaufoy, Amy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeaumont, Madge
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeaumont, S O
Machine Shop Manager at Cash's Lane
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Photo - Senior Management
Ref: 1931 Beaumont, Sidney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeech, Frank James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeggs, D
Security Staff, Liverpool 10 years
d. November 9, 1971 aged 51
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBelgrove, Walter James
Experimental Dept., 1927-33
Body draughtsman, 1933-34
Planning and Layout, 1939-44
Chief Body Engineer 1945-1955
Resigned October 1955
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBell, David
My uncle worked there may be the 60's he actually died on the track.
All I can remember is mum telling me he had died at work, she was devastated she said he had been a prisoner of war and had never really recovered.
Submitted by: Janet BaylissBell, George
Packing Dept.
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 ArchiveBell, James Hardy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Northumberland, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBell, Jonathan (Jon)
Jon worked at Standard Triumph Canley (later Rover Group) in Chassis Packaging.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBell, Stuart
I worked in 21 shop for a number of years 4.5 yrs I recall from ‘73 - 77 glory days of JRT as it was known then lots of strikes& layoffs as well
Submitted by: Stuart BellBenford, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBenger, Les
Worked in the Herald Trim Shop from 1970 to 1980 on the Little Gang. Son of Les Benger of Car Despatch. Transferred to Jaguar Cars when factory closed down.
Submitted by: Denise BengerBenger, Les
I started at Standard Triumph in the early 70s working under the legends that were Bert Hickman (Manager) and Les Benger (Supervisor).
Submitted by: Paul BagleyBenger, Richard Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBenger, Walter Lonton
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBennett, Harvey
c1954
Repairs and Service Executive c1956
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBennett, John
Finisher. After leaving Carbodies, John worked at Baginton Armstrong Whitworth for five years then Standard Triumph in Canley until its closure.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBennett, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBennett, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBentley, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBerard, M T
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 27 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBeresford, H. W. (Bill)
Standard Triumph International Marketing
Overseas Publicity Executive c1956
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBerry, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBerry, Allan Horace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: United States
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBerry, Bill
Ex army Bill ran the Canley site Stock Audit Department like a military operation. Many of his Auditors were ex servicemen.
Submitted by: Phil MooreBetteridge, Albert John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBetteridge, Aubrey
Worked there from 1963 until 1975/1976. Worked in the Rocket Range and then Final Finish.
Submitted by: Aubrey Betteridge Betteridge, Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBetterton, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1854 Place of Birth: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBettmann, Siegfried
Born 18th April 1863, died 23rd September 1951. Founded the Triumph Cycle Company c1887. Bought the old Dawson Works in Priory Street Coventry in 1923 and started manufacturing cars, the 10/20 being based on the Dawson. Resigned from the company in 1933.
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Submitted by: Mike CostiganBetts, Geoff
My dad, Geoff Betts, was in telecoms and then the Salvage Officer until it closed, he was one of the last there. Lost him in 2003
Submitted by: Sheila MillarBevan, John
Wow I just passed this on to my dad (John Bevan) he used to work I think in the parts/logistics area at the Standard. But I am sure he will add his name. He is in his 80's and computer savvy ! I know he has lots of stories to tell from his days there.
There's a challenge for you John - we'd love to hear any memories you have - please email them to iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk - Editor
Submitted by: Wayne BevanBhayat, Ayub
I was lucky enough to work there when it was JRT from 1977 to the end - Good Times
Submitted by: Ayub BhayatBickerstaff, R L
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 24 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBickerstaff, Robert L
London Depot. Retired 1967
41 Years Service
d. Nov 12, 1972 aged 68
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBilby, Tom
Gate Man
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UPDATE: My father was Thomas Bilby,he joined Standard Triumph, when the war finished .
His employment there all the time was was a Security Guard on the gates, he worked there until he retired one year before the factory closed. My mother Olive Bilby, also worked there before the war in the sewing room, she is still alive and is 100 this year.
Elaine Sandall
Submitted by: Marjorie BilbyBindley, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBinns, Walter H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBirch, Selina
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1858 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBird, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBirt, Frank
My Grandfather Frank Birt worked in the trim shop i think at canley and retired around 1968 would love to find any information on his working life
Submitted by: Matt BirtBishop, Reginald Arthur
b. December 4, 1904
Publicity Manager, Standard Motor Co., Ltd.; 1940-45
Director of Publicity, The British Motor Corporation, Ltd., and Director and General Manager, The Nuffield Press, Ltd (from 1958)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBlack, Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlack, John (Sir)
10 February 1895 – 24 December 1965
September 1929 took up a new position at the Standard Motor Company. He was appointed Standard's joint managing director (with founder R W Maudslay) in September 1933.
He was injured in late 1953 in an accident when being given a demonstration of the Swallow Doretti. His fellow board members believed this affected his judgment and he was forced to resign in January 1954, officially because of his health.
In December 1954 Black accepted an appointment as deputy chairman of Enfield Cables Ltd. In his retirement he took up farming. He died suddenly at Cheadle Hospital, Cheadle, Cheshire on 24 December 1965 at the age of 70.
Shortly after Black died in 1965, Alick Dick, his successor at the helm of Standard-Triumph, recalled Black with obvious affection as an "extrovert and exciting, if somewhat controversial personality".
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBlack, N.A.G
Spare Parts and New Car Deliveries.
Boundary Road, London c1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlackman, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlackwill, Robert
Tinsmith
I served my apprenticeship at the Triumph Motor Co. We were based at Tile Hill training school. All the apprentices served a period of time there, then they were sent off to their departments at Canley, where they would further their careers. I was based at the Tinsmiths near Ivy Cottage, apprentices there at same time were Bill Mcintosh, Eddie Howard, Paul Tranter, Kev Winters, Geoff Turner, Rob Naismith. I stayed there until it was shutting. These we’re good times and we had some good laughs I have just retired from Rolls Royce it was never the same as the Triumph.
Submitted by: Robert BlackwillBlake, Rose
I worked in the typing pool at Canley, CKD Northey Road in Radford then for Ray Jenkins - Technical Executive at Service Depot, Allesley.
Submitted by: Rose BlakeBland, Maxey Hungerford
b: July 12, 1912
First connected with the Industry as a learner at Standard Motor Co., Ltd., in 1929; subsequently with the Technical Dept., S.M.M.T., prior to taking up present position in 1935; served with R.E.M.E., 1941-46, returning to Lodge Plugs on demobilization; took part in N.W. Europe campaign with 6th Airborne Division; assumed command Div. Workshops after V.E. Day, and went with Div. to Palestine; transferred to T.A. after demobilization and served with 16 Airborne Div. (T.A.) until 1957.
Chief Engineer, Lodge Plugs, Ltd., since 1935
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBland, Ronnie
Apprentice c1948
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(Possibly went on to Experimental Dept, poss duplicate entry - ED)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBland, Samuel Joseph
Herald Trim and Finish.
Service from 1946 to 1968.
d. August 1, 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBloore, Jesse
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlower, Ernest Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlucker, Thomas C
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlunsom, Benjamin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBlyth, William Carle
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBoilaer, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolesworth, Albert Edward
Painter spraying dept. Nickname 'Sonny.' Worked there up to 1979-1980. Redundancies were happening while off work due to a heart attack which happened while at work.
Submitted by: Maxine BolesworthBoller, Harry
Paint Shop. Retired 1970. 35 Years Service
d 12 Dec 1971 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, Arnold
Press Officer and Editor of Standard Triumph Review (RP)
Photographic and Film Unit More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, James Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBolton, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBones, Arthur Meyrick
Nephew of Siegfried Bettmann
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 ArchiveBonner, Charles
Tile Hill body plant, paint preparation area. Housed in the old Fisher and Ludlow Factory . Charles Bonner was the Manager there.
Submitted by: Brian StansfieldBooth, Arthur Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBooth, John
Publicity Assistant 1968 / 69 .....Tile Hill , Advertising Dept as it was known then .....not “marketing “ ...... first job after HND course ...... all led to better things ...... enjoyed my time and work colleagues as the junior.
Submitted by: John BoothBorleace, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBosher, Arthur
Works Policeman. Joined the company 1951.
c1961 still in service
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBosley, George Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBoston, Arthur J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBosworth, Norman
My uncle. Norman Bosworth worked there almost all his life. Sadly passed away now
Submitted by: Royston J MilsomBoszuk, Piotr
Labourer Canley Standard Triumph until 1982 sorry not sure how long 15+ years
Submitted by: Ann FletcherBott, Horace
My wife's dad Horace Bott worked on the TR line as high as TR6 and towards the end on the dud line at the track at Canley. Retired around 1980. Horace always parked his own car near to the gate, in gear ready to start... and as soon as it was knock off time charged out to be one of the first cars out....then he would head to his own private business garage fixing cars in Wyken with his brother and best friend.
Submitted by: Steve LeesonBottenill, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1865 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBottrill, Arthur
My Dad and two uncles worked there. Fred Bottrill, Arthur Bottrill and Robert Pearson.
All I know about my uncle Arthur was that he had something to do with the canteen.
Submitted by: Tony BottrillBottrill, Fred
My Dad and two uncles worked there. Fred Bottrill, Arthur Bottrill and Robert Pearson.
My dad started as a HGV driver and I remember him saying that he used to bring car bodies from somewhere. He then went on to become a chauffeur and retired from that position in about 1991 aged 63. My uncle Bob worked as a grinder I don't know where in the factory but he retired at 65 in about 1982. All I know about my uncle Arthur was that he had something to do with the canteen.
Submitted by: Tony BottrillBoughey, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBoughey, William Henry Wilcox
Killed in action. Aged 26, he joined the Royal Warwickshire Regt. Territorials upon the out break of war, served in France, and was in the evacuation at Dunkirk. BEF Forces.
Private 5110298. 15 April 1944 Age 26 KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY Essex Regiment
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBourke, Eamonn
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Bowdler, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBoycott, Jackie
I worked as a typist in the Specification Office at Standard late 1960s early 1970s
Submitted by: Jackie BoycottBoyd, Henry
Process Engineer
1st TR prototype body and Vanguard
Submitted by: Standard Triumph ArchiveBoyes, Cyril
My Dad - Cyril Boyes. He worked at Canley till his retirement.
Submitted by: Carol StatherBradford, Albert
Machine Tool Fitting, No. 2 shop, Canley
Ref. 1963 Ten Years Service. Ex-Apprentice
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBradford, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1849 Place of Birth: Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBradley, James
My father James Bradley worked in the paint shop which was located at the end of Torrington Avenue during the 70s
Submitted by: John BradleyBradley, W.D
London Trade Sales Executive
Started 1919
40 Years Service. Retired 1957
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBradshaw, Edward Alexander
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBradshaw, Fred
My uncle Fred Bradshaw used to drive the lorries with the car bodies under a canvas trailor from Tile Hill Lane in the 1960s i recall he would drive past where we lived on Bushberry Avenue
Submitted by: Ron RobinsonBradwell, Barbara
My first job was in the photographic department at the Standard Motor Co. This was the late 40's early 50's with the Vanguard.
Submitted by: Barbara BradwellBrady, M
Standard Triumph Apprentices Mathematics Instructor. c1951
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrashaw, Herbert Stanley
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Openshaw, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBray, Francis Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrazill, Kathleen
My mum worked in the Legion dept. in 1959 as part of the team setting up the Herald production and told me she walked past the tractor plant on the way in. She left to give birth to me.
Submitted by: Martin BrazillBrennan, Jack (proper name John Edward)
Worked at the Canley factory in the fifties after leaving the RAF. I can't remember which department he was in, and he's passed now, so I can't ask him. I do remember him going to work on his trusty old green bike, until he bought his first car, a Standard Vanguard, around 1958. I remember one Summer the whole family went up to the Lake District in it, and having to get out half way up a very steep hill because either the clutch was slipping or the gearbox was a bit dodgy! My father left the Standard in the early sixties and set up his own engineering business.
Submitted by: Roslynne Webb (nee Brennan)Brenston, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBriggs, Terry
Terry Briggs served his apprenticeship at Midland Sheet Metal before moving to Coventry and Standard Triumph then on to Abbey Panels,
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBriggs, Vic
Labourer with Experimental Dept. 21 years with the company in 1961.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBrimming, Alfred William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrislin, John
Fitter
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 ArchiveBritten, John
John worked at the Standard, Heskith and finally Jaguar in Radford, before his retirement in 1985.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBroadbent, Jack
My dad Jack Broadbent worked in the paint shop for many years.
Finished up in the paint shop at Torrington ave. We lived in Station Ave
Submitted by: Sheelagh FulfordBroadhead, Herman
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Almondbury, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrodie-Brown, Joseph
Superintendent Oversea Manufacturing
44 Years Service
Retired 1972
Numerous departments.
Started in Experimental Shop in 1926
More details to follow...
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBromley, Maud
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Wilmcote, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBromly, John Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrooks, Geoffrey
Fitter, Rectification Line. Ref.1968 8 years Service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrooks, Michael
Salvage Officer.
Service 1932 - 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrooks, Michael
Development Engineer
Ref. 1968 with 13 years service. Ex Apprentice.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrooks, Michael Parry
My dad Michael Brooks died 2010. Press Cars Director and land lord of Canley Road before it closed.
UPDATE: More details via Triumph Works Archive:
Apprenticed: 20th September, 1954
Development Engineer 1962. In total 43 years service at Standard Triumph.
Became Director of Vehicle Operations at BMW Rover
Submitted by: Maria Ward Brooks, Mollie
Secretary to Mr Salter - Works Manager. Ten years service.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrotherton, Larry
I was in hospital in the late sixties with a lovely guy called Larry Brotherton, who was in the department that wrote instruction books. I kept in touch with him for a couple of years afterwards then went off abroad to live and lost touch.
Brough, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, A G (Jock)
Early thirties - 1973
Chief Inspector 1951-1956
1956 - 1960 Service Department at Allesley as Service Manager
1960, he was appointed London Service Manager, responsible for the development of the Service Department at Western Avenue.
1963 his responsibility was increased to cover the London Sales, operation, including control of the showrooms in Berkeley Square.
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(Archibald Gordon Brown. Nobody ever used his real name.. his brothers would call him Gordon. But everyone else used Jock)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Cameron (Ron)
Western Avenue. Brother of Jock Brown
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Charles Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England.
Machine Shops Manager, 1971
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Charles Richard Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Kensington, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Edmund
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, Frank L
Fitter.
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 ArchiveBrown, G
Tool Room, Canley. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, G A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, James D (Jim)
Moved from Scotland early 60's. Worked in trim shop. Now sadly passed away
Submitted by: Fiona BrownBrown, Joe
Production Control and Materials Manager c1972
Manager, Production Control Procedures and Administration c1973
Brown, Michael
I worked at canley from 1968 until is closed and when on to work at other sites
Submitted by: Michael BrownBrown, Percival Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, V
Tinsmiths c1972
Member of the Triumph bowls club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, William Alexander
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrown, William Arthur John
Maintenance Dept. Canley.
15 years Service.
Died October 26th, 1963 aged 46
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrowne, Angela
Secretary to Keith Hopkins, Director of Public Relations.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBruce, Hector
Worked in office in factory, Forward Radiator. Mid 50s, used to hand paperwork to John Maiden purchase invoice clerk, would speak to him whilst waiting at the inner circle 8 bus stop outside factory on way home after work, then we would both board bus to Satley Gate.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeBryan, Alfred James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Stoke, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBryant, Cyril
My dad worked on paint rectification and cocoon spraying, he worked at Honeybourne too.
Submitted by: Ann ReeceBuchanan, Marjorie
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Park Royal)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBuckler, Frederic William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1857 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBuckley, Eleanor Emily
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBuckman, James
Project Development Manager, Standard Motor Co., Ltd. c1959
Apprenticed to Morris Motors, Ltd., 1927; subsequently worked as Planning Engineer on re-layout of Cowley Works; Planning Engineer with Standard Motor Co.. Ltd., 1937; Chief Works Engineer to S.S. Cars, Ltd., 1940; in 1941 joined Rover Motor Co. (Acro Engines), Ltd., on factory layout for gas turbine aero-engine production; was responsible for the design of production test plant for engines and components until taken over by Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 1943; became Industrial Consultant in 1944, and " worked with Triplex Safety Glass Co., Ltd.. Joseph Lucas, Ltd., and other companies; rejoined Standard Motor Co.. Ltd., 1954
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBudd, George Daniel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBudge, John
Works Manager 1924
Joined the company 1905 as Chief Draftsman
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John Budge was born in 1874 and educated at Barton School, Wisbech.
Apprenticeship was served with Richard Hornsby and Sons, Grantham, and on its completion he remained for a further three years in the Drawing Office of the firm.
He then occupied positions successively with Humber and the Velox Motor Co, and in 1904 he was appointed Manager of Standard Motor Co where he remained for the remainder of his active career.
He died on 5th July, 1939, at the age of 65.
CENSUS: 1911, 63 Barras Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire; Manager, Motor Works
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBulcock, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBull, Geoffrey
b: September 29, 1914
Joined A. C. Cox (Car Sales), Ltd., Coventry, 1937; The Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1939; S. H. Newsome and Co., Ltd., 1945;
Sales Director, Cheylesmore Garage (Coventry), Ltd
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBull, Margaret
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Banner Lane)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBullock, Doris Evelyn
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBundick, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBunker, Mick
Experimental.
Senior Chassis Designer
Technical Manager c1970
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBunn, Marlene
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Bunt, Tommy
Final Finish. Ref. 1949
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Submitted by: Martin MurphyBurdett, Rosemary
Secretary to J C Jeffs, Spares Production Executive
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBurke, Dennis
Our Dad started at Standard Triumph in approx. 1965 until he passed away in 1976. I'm not sure what line he worked on but he worked with some brilliant characters such as Tom McGarry, Tom Lenehan, Danny Callan, Jim Meehan plus many many more. I then went on to box for The Standard Triumph. If you remember Dennis Burke it would be great to hear from you.
Submitted by: James BurkeBurke, Francis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBurns, William (Bill)
My dad worked at the Standard many years ago. He worked in the boiler house when the heating was fueled by coal. They kept the boilers running by shoveling coal into the ovens. In later years it was replaced by gas so the job consisted of checking dials. Dad preferred the old way. He worked a 3 weekly shift pattern.
Not sure when he started but I think it was late 40s. He took early retirement due to ill health mid 60s. He passed away 1980
Submitted by: Joan BurnsBurnside, R
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Burrell, Jim
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBurrows, Julia Augusta
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBurton, John Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBurwood, Bill
Bill Burwood was the development engineer in charge of the 'Pony' project. The vehicle was fitted with Ajax front end running gear and was four wheel drive.
Submitted by: Martin Cox ArchiveBuss, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBuss, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveButcher, Albert E
Press Toolroom, died on June 8, 1960 shortly after entering hospital at Exhall.
He was 73. Mr. Butcher retired in 1956 after 20 years' service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveButler, Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveButterworth, Robert
I started work at the Standard Triumph 1971 straight from School aged 16.
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/bob-butterworth
Submitted by: Bob ButterworthCadman, Gwen
Callaghan, Maggie
Secretary to Len Freeman. Castings & Forgings Buyer, Canley
Just looking through my computer and saw a message about old employees from The Standard.
Was delighted to see my name and see so many names of the wonderful people I worked with for quite a few years. My name is Maggie Crehan (nee Callaghan) How is everybody. Wow Im soooo excited. I now live in Galway Ireland. Ive lived here since 1972. But all I have is wonderful memories of Len Freeman (the nicest boss anyone could ask for) Mick List (just as wonderful). Lovely Mr. Milne, Tom Jones, Bill Carroll Anne Shakespere and so many more.
Lots of love to anyone who remembers me and even if you don’t never mind you still get hugs
Submitted by: Maggie Crehan ( nee CALLAGHAN)Callaway, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1860 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCallen, Jack
My father Jack Callen & brother Terry was an apprentice there, I also worked in offices Canley & then we moved to fletchamstead highway, happy times. Service 1946 - 1972
Thank you Margaret - we have since been able to find Jack’s leaving presentaion photo:
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Submitted by: Margaret CurtisCallen, Margaret
My father Jack Callen & brother Terry was an apprentice there, I also worked in offices Canley & then we moved to fletchamstead highway, happy times
Submitted by: Margaret Curtis (nee Callen)Callow, Cyril
A close family friend, Cyril Callow worked at Tile Hill Standard as long as I knew him. He never married and his brothers, one was William Callow of Callow and Maddox, and Lord Mayor of Coventry, are all long gone.
Cyril was at Tile Hill during the war and I think he worked first at somewhere near Cash's Lane and said Sir John Black was often seen there. He bought a new Standard 8 about 46/7 then a Vanguard KKV866 in 1951 and later taught me to drive in it.
He passed away at my parents house in July 1965 after a massive heart attack. He would have been 61. He was a quiet, helpful chap, who enjoyed taking his caravan on holidays, usually with my parents and myself. Still fondly remembered.
Submitted by: Janice WoolnoughCampbell Riley, Frederick
Machine tool fitter, died on May 12, 1960 Aged 71, He was living in retirement near Bournemouth. He started with the Company in 1936 and retired in November, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCampion, R
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded First Senior Apprentice 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCanner, Fred
My dad Fred worked at Standard Triumph, although I'm not sure which department or when he started. He sadly died in February 1977 while he was still employed at the Standard.
We have found he worked at Allesley Service Dept. This building still exists (along the A45). ED
Submitted by: Lynn HopkinsCapers, Herbert Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCappell, P
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCardall, William Saberlon
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarey, Fred G
Wages Dept, Canley c1930's
d.1950 in service
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/fred-carey/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarne, Edith May
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarnell, Charles Yardley
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarpenter, Harry Leslie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarpenter, J K S
Market and Economic Analyst Executive c1955
General Manager, Standard Triumph Sales 1962
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarroll, Edward
Machine Tool Demonstrator, Canley
37 Years Service
d 5 Jan, 1973 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarroll, J
Press Shop and Fabrications Executive c1973
Carroll, John
Tinsmiths
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarss, Tom
Joined as a car body builder.
Service: 1920-1945
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Submitted by: Michael Carss (Grandson)Carter, Richard (Dick)
Assistant Service Manager, London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1960, who I think previously had worked at Allesley Service Division.
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Submitted by: Dave SmithCarter, S
Cartledine, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarvell, Arthur Basil
My father started as an apprentice at Canley in c 1936/7. At the outbreak of war he was transferred to the engine (gear box?) plant in Malvern before he was conscripted in 1943. On returning in 1947 he worked for Massey Ferguson for the next 35 years.
Submitted by: Malvern CarvellCarvell, Edward Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarver-Smith, John William Thomas (Jack)
My father John William Thomas Carver-Smith commonly known as Jack worked in the tool room as a centre lathe turner for many years. He worked first at Cornercroft Engineering (Mr Corner and Mr Croft) but left for more money at Standard Triumph. He returned to Cornercroft for a while but was persuaded to go back to Standard Triumph where he worked until his forced retirement. He drove a Standard Vanguard until 1964 when he bought a brand new Triumph Herald for £515. Ex works. He ran that for ten years and then took advantage of the company discount to buy a Triumph Dolomite. I remember Dad used to do a lot of overtime. Every night and weekends too. He loved his work at Standard Triumph.
Submitted by: Mark Carver-SmithCash, Cyril
Sheetmetal Worker
20 years Service
d aged 63, 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCassey, Cecil Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCassidy, Charles
Paint Sprayer
Charles was born in Bellshill, Glasgow 1924
He signed up to the army in WW2 aged 14, got kicked out and then signed up later Charles was part of the regiment, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Charlie spent most of his married life living at 63 Walsall Street, Canley Coventry.
Charlie was a judo instructor at his judo club in Coventry. He trained up police officers on Saturday mornings.
His Mother Lavinia also used to work at the Triumph in the canteen.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCassidy, Kathleen
I worked at the Standard in 1969 I was in CKD then as Kathleen Cassidy
Submitted by: Kathleen Judge (nee Cassidy)Cassidy, Sheila
I knew a Sheila Cassidy who was in the offices, she was the image of singer Mary Hopkin.
Submitted by: RosieCastledine, Horace
Chief storekeeper. Tool Stores, No. 2 Machine Shop
38 years service
Retired 1962
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Castledine, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCatlin, Betty P
Supervisor, Canley Telephone Exchange
Telephone Exchange 1959
Telephone Exchange 1973
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Catlin, Harry
General maintenance of the factory. (Extraction ducting, machine guards etc etc)
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Submitted by: Arthur OldroydCatlow, George
lived tile hill coventry
moved from lancashire to work at triumph motors during ww2
Submitted by: raymond sharrocksCave, Thomas Charles
Tinsmiths. Several years broken service
Died aged 54, July 10, 1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChalkley, William Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChamberlain, David
Bricklayers mate/then Boiler house
Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesChandler, Peter
Service Engineer, c1954
Updated by: John Chandler.
Incl. First name added.
"My dad was Overseas Eervice Engineer he went to Iraq and California in the early 50’s also my great uncle Les Mackinson was Foreman in the Experimental Department."
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChaplin, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, Albert
Albert began working at Standard Motor Company, before going into the Royal Navy.
On his return he went back to the company, where he stayed for 45 years until his retirement.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, H E
Superintendent, carburettor factory, Standard Motor Co. 04 c1943
No. 2 Shop, Banner Lane. Transferred to the Jet Engine Division Feb, 1952
Factory Manager, Aero Engine Division c1952/1953
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, J
Heat Treatment, Fletch c1972
Member of the Triumph bowls club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, William George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCharley, Leonard James
Electrical liason engineer at Canley.
41 years company service.
Died May 29th, 1971 aged 54.
A long service employee well known throughout the factories.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksCharley, Walter Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCheckley, William Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChecklin, Cyril
Press Shop.
He started as a young man at Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd in Baginton before moving on to Standard Triumph in 1962, where he worked for 17 years.
"It was a great factory to work at. The relationship between the men was fantastic. There were 17,000 on site and we always had annual events which were enjoyed by everybody."
My father was a shop steward on the track for 17 years until the closure of the factory. He was a big union man and was on the committee of the Standard Club until his health deteriorated in 2012. Sadly he passed away in September 2013 aged 90
Submitted by: Beverley Bridgwater Cheng, J
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Cheshire, John
Allesley. Read More Here
Submitted by: Stu HufferChurcher, Frank John
Car Body Assembler. Trim and Final Finish, Canley
16 years Service
Died 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCiriani, John
Engineer. Working for Lol Twigger in Rig Test , Fletch North in 1971. I moved to Tony Lee's department , still in Fletch North in 1973 ( I think). I worked there with Harry Colley, Malcolm Whitaker, Chris Wilkinson, Kerry Kook , Clive Davis and many more. Good times.
Submitted by: John CirianiClarey, William H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Roscommon, Ireland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClark, Bill
Chief Metallurgist in Fletch North
Fletch North Presentation
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Ken Clark who was a builder by trade and also worked on the engine track helped build a house for his brother Bill who was the chief metallurgist in Fletch North. Peter Clark who worked in the competition department was also their brother.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClark, Christine (Chris)
Joined Standard Motors in January 1962 as an office Junior in the Benevolent office, Ivy Cottage, Canley. The boss was 'Ray' (H.N.) Haworth.) worked with Joan Lunt and Mary Knight. From there I joined the Pensions Department on the ground floor of Ivy Cottage, the boss was Ron Sowersby. The next move was Fletch South to the Home Sales Department, the team leader was Jill Davies (she married 'Bomber ' Evans who played for Coventry Rugby Club). After that it was back to Canley where I worked in the Accounts Department, the boss was Ted Cannings. After that I went into the Drawing Office at Canley, (it was situated behind No 21 Shop). I reported to Ernie King. This was my first secretarial roll. My final move was to the Kremlin at Fletch North, where I became secretary to Mike Allison the Quality Facilities Manager. He was a very interesting man, his passion was the MG. He wrote quite a few books on the subject. One of them titled 'The Magic of the MG'. In the mid-1970s I took voluntary redundancy. Very Happy Days.
Submitted by: Christine (Chris) McGrath.Clark, Ken
Ken Clark who was a builder by trade and also worked on the engine track helped build a house for his brother Bill who was the chief metallurgist in Fletch North. Peter Clark who worked in the competition department was also their brother.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, Alfred
Was my Father and he worked in the Maintenance Department at Capmartin Road, Radford.
Submitted by: Roger ClarkeClarke, Bill (2)
Assistant Chief Materials Engineer c1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, Bill (3)
Inspection in Spares Stores at Fletch. South
32 years' broken service with the Company
Started at Cash's Lane In 1910, Retired 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Clarke, Charles Wilfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, George (Harry)
Bricklayers labourer from the Maintenance Department
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 ArchiveClarke, George Frederick
Machine Shop, Fletch South.
Retired 1961 after many years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksClarke, John (Jack)
My father John "Jack" Clarke worked in the engine rectification
unit at Canley for many years, until his retirement in 1974.
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Submitted by: John ClarkeClarke, John (Tich)
Apprentice
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I started in the apprentice school on Aug 22nd 1955.
Banner Lane toolroom, finishing my apprenticeship there on the grinding section. I continued
working there until late 1967
Submitted by: John ClarkeClarke, Malcolm
Car wash at Allesley c1969
Service includes two years prior to 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, Roger
I worked in the Parts Division at Fletch Central from 1971 to 1979 as a Zone Controller and then in JRT when John Egan amalgamated the parts operations of Jaguar, Rover and Triumph into one unit.
Submitted by: Roger ClarkeClarke, Sidney Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Bubbenhall, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClay, Oliver P
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClay, Ray
I was born in Coventry but now live in the North East.
I still have close links with my home City and visit regularly.
My day, Ray Clay, is now deceased. He was born in Cov 10.2.1924 and died in Walsgrave hospital in 1985.
Full name was Raymond Alfred Clay, married to Pearl Sylvia Clay.
Dad worked on the 'Track' at The Standard for many years. (Worked alongside family friend, Jack Stanley.)
Excellent Boxer, Darts & Snooker player.
Top class fisherman (caught second biggest Common Carp of 42lb from Billing Aquadrome in Sept 1966)
Second only to Richard Walker' s 44lb 'Clarissa'
Dad also went on to become a popular steward at The Standard Triumph Social Club for many years.
I myself spent many happy childhood days at the club and attended the usual kids events like the Pantomime on the highway!
Submitted by: Paul ClayClay, Ray
Worked on the Track assembly and later became steward of Standard Triumph Social Club (early 1960’s)
Good friend of Jack Stanley
Submitted by: Paul Clay (Son)Cleaver, Desna
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Fletchamstead)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCleaver, Gwen
Tracer, Planning Department 1959
Service 10 years 1958-1959
Left upon marrying Ewart Frost a draughtsman from AWA
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCleaver, Joseph Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCleverley, Thomas Nelson
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClews, Walter Frank
Production Control.
24 Years Service.
Died Nov, 11, 1969 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCleydon, Percy
Canteen, Social and Welfare Manager. Joined the company in 1938.
Retired c1955
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClifford, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClimie, H C R
Company Secretary prior to 1971, succeeded by William Hartley
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksCloake, Frederick
My late grandfather.
Approximately 1962-1970
Or somewhere in between.
Submitted by: Lisa BallCloy, Brian George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCoaley, Albert
1950's Body Design
1955 Drawing Office Executive
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCoates, Peter
Apprentice 1978- 1981 Training in many areas in Canley such as G/Box shop and Fletch north, also worked at Press cars in Templar Avenue and Technical display which was housed in a railway good shed in the middle of the employee car park opposite Canley gate, moved to Gaydon in 1981 working on the Honda Ballard which became the Triumph Acclaim
Submitted by: Peter CoatesCoates, T
No. 2 Shop, Banner Line. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCockrill, Ernest F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColby, Fred
Foreman of the body experimental shop in Fletch North
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColclough, Dick
No 3 Machine Shop, Canley
Retired January, 1959 after 33 years service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCole, David Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCole, Ralph Morris
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCole, Reuben Ernest
Coach Trimmer, Canley
With the company from 1959 to 1971.
Died May 24th 1971, aged 62.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksColeman, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColeman, Thomas Augustine
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1907 Place of Birth: Bedworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColeman, Tony
My brother Tony worked and played rugby for the Standard.
UPDATE: Planning draughtsman apprentice Ref. 1972
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Submitted by: Steve ColemanColeman, William Benuond
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColledge, Doris Maud
Part time cleaner. Fletch South for 6 years.
Died aged 61, July 11, 1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColley, Harry
Engineering Development Department 1970's
Collier, Ted
Castings & Forgings
Department Manager
Submitted by: Peter RussellCollins, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCollister, Robert Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Isle of Man, Isle of Man, Isle of Man
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveConnon, Charles
Sales Rep.
Left UK with family on board the “Antilles”, departed Southampton on 6 December 1959: Destination: La Guaira, Venezuela
Charles Connon, DOB 16 Aug 1929, sales representative
Jacqueline Connon, DOB 20 Jul 1932, housewife
Catherine Connon, DOB 19 Jun 1957
Stephen Connon, DOB 5 Oct 1959
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveConnor, J P
Inspection Department
He served in the Highland Light Infantry and lost both legs in the advance in Holland 1944.
1947
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksConsadine, Phil
21 Shop early seventies, working on main wiring harness Dolomites and mk2 2000 and 2.5s. 1300 was just coming to it's final production.
Submitted by: Phil ConsadineCooke, Christine
Clerk, Salaries Office c1969
Six year previous service
Married John Randle, a buyer in Supplies Dept.
Christine Randle nee Cooke
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooke, Horace
Coach painter, Standard Motor Co.
Horace belonged to St John's Ambulance Brigade from 1927 to 1942 and served in the army during the war, returning to work as a coach painter at the Standard Motor Company until he retired in 1980.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCooke, Irene
IBM operator, Canley
Married Alan Hatton, computer programmer at Canley 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooke, Jack
Jack first worked at Tippins in Bodmin Road and then worked at the Humber.
He then worked for the Standard Motor Company, and was for many years on the track on the night shift, until he was made redundant.
He then worked for the Parks and Leisure department of the Coventry Council for seven years, until his retirement in 1991.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooke, W J
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 29 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Freddie
Test Brake Specialist
Freddie did a lot of test brake work on Spitfire competition engines
Submitted by: Standard Triumph ArchiveCooper, Frederick Arthur
In his later years worked on Assembly Shop 6. Did 2 weeks days then 2 weeks nights.
Worked at Standard Triumph for I believe 46 years.
Submitted by: Barry CooperCooper, Herbert (Henry)
First Company Secretary. Joined 1905
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Horace Arthur
Fitter
Many years broken service from 1933
d Nov 18, 1971 aged 59
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Malcolm
Purchasing Timing Supervisor at Fletch North, Canley, transferred to Land Rover Solihull, when Jaguar separated from Land Rover about 1980 - 1981. Followed speedway at the Bees, never stopped smiling.
Submitted by: John CreminsCooze, Charles
Birth 27 OCT 1917 • Swansea, Glamorganshire
Death JUN 1995 • Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCorbett, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCorden, Aubrey
Catering Manager.
43 years service
Ref c1954 (OOD)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCosgrove, Jim
Member of Royal British Legion Triumph Pipe Band
WW1 Soldier
1899 -1964
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCostain, John
I did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977. My old mate John Costain - wizard of a tinsmith!
Submitted by: Steve MatthewsCostello, Patrick
Electricians Mate Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesCostelloe, Rene
Originally from Scarborough, Rene moved to the city during the war to work at the Standard Motor Company in Tile Hill Lane where she helped to build Bristol Bombers and Mosquitos.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCostley, Fred
My Dad Fred Costley was Foreman in 21 shop. Me, my brother Mark and sister Linda worked there.
Appointed Foreman 21 Shop October 1971
Submitted by: Sue BurdettCotterill, Bill
Staff-Sergt Bill Cotterill. Works Police
12 years service. Retired 1955
Cotterill, William G
Coach Painter, Canley
12 Years Service
d 13 Jan, 1973 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCoulson, Diana
Ref. 1963 Typist for five years in Specifications Dept., Fletch. North
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCowdell, E
Manager of the Machine Division at Canley 1947
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCowdell, Joseph Webster
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Syston, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCowdell, Mr (J)
Cowper, Ray
Ray Cowper, who was a Tester and later Chargehand., London Service Depot.
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Submitted by: Peter BarkerCox, Emmeline
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCox, George (2)
Spray Painter, Final Finish
22 Years Service
Retired, 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCraig, Alexander
Standard's first Works Manager. 1903.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCramp, F
Crampsie, Charles
I worked in the bodyshop at standard triumph in the 70's on the Dolomite and Spitfire. Great times there with some brill workmates.
Submitted by: Charles CrampsieCrane, Francis
I worked in the typing pool, Export Sales, and then moved to be Secretary to the Publicity Manager. Great times and one of the best places to work.
Submitted by: Francis CraneCremins, John
JRT Commercial Apprentice 1977 to 1981 based in Purchasing at Fletch North, Canley. Training officers Gordon Malpass and John Fitzpatrick
Submitted by: John CreminsCrocker, Sidney Godfrey
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Bermondsey, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCroft, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1860 Place of Birth: Markyate, Hertfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCroft, Jack D
Press Officer c1947
Record still employed Standard Press Officer c1953
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCronin, Thomas
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 ArchiveCrosby, Clive C
Director. 1952-1956
Brother of Arthur F Crosby of AMI (Australia)
Clive Crosby was Deputy Chairman of AMI Industrusties in 1959. Arthur F Crosby was Chairman.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCroshaw, Geoffrey John
Coach Maker.
18 years Service
Retired November 1972
d 18 January 1973 aged 75
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCross, J Bryan
Quality Engineer. Appointed Quality Manager 1955
c1954
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCrouch, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCroydon, Richard H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCrump, William H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCullum, Arthur Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCumberidge, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCunninghame, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCurl, Jack
Paint Shop (pre War)
Chargehand Inspector, Fletchamstead (War years)
Paint Shop (After war)
Chargehand, Enamel Dip (20 years)
Progress Chaser, Spares Production Control (6 years)
35 Years Service.
Retired 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCurzons, Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveD'Arcy, John
I worked there from 75 til it closed in 80.
First 3 years as a trainee so had about 6 months in various depts over the first 3 years...gearbox assembly, rocket range, spares, what was still known at that time as the Herald trim too etc. Ended up there when I finished my training in 78.
Many happy memories of some wonderful people and Christmas time in there was just the best! Festooned in decorations and music playing away...a much happier workforce than any I worked in since.
Submitted by: John D\'ArcyDa Costa, Donald Malvern
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDainley, Louis Lester
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDalton, Ernest Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDalton, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Berkswell, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDaly, Frank Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDaniels, Colin
Finance Director c1975/76
Daniels, Mr
Assistant Fire Officer (Cash’s Lane) c1930's
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDanskin, David
Examiner. Cash’s Lane. 1907 - c1936
Married to Rosie Clara Richardson (employee of Standard Motor Co.)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDanskin, David George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1839 Place of Birth: Kirkdale, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDanskin, William L
Travelling Service Engineer
Prior to 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDarke, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavenport, Brian
Worked at Canley during his years there working on Stag, TR productiions. Left on closure. During his time there he saw many changes, etc and remember Red Robbie calling them out on strike. He use to be coached over to Honeybourne to work on cars held there.
Submitted by: Davenport, CarolineDavidson, C
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 30 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavidson, Ian
Commercial Apprentice 1970-1976 then worked in Plant Director Fred Young''s Office for 12 months before becoming Staff Relations Officer based in Ivy Cottage. Left in 1978 moving to Bickenhill offices, before working back at Canley in Human Resources HQ 1980-1987
Submitted by: Ian DavidsonDavies, Albert J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Aberdare, Glamorganshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavies, Celia
Celia married and became Maule from memory. Worked in Purchase Timing in Fletch North late 1970s.
Submitted by: John CreminsDavies, Edward
I worked there until it closed in 1980. Finished fitting head lamp on the T R 7
Submitted by: Edward DaviesDavies, George Henry
Former employee of Triumph Standard and West Midlands Transport
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavies, Harold
Panel Shop, Standard Motor Co. c1930’s
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavies, Norman
Styling Department Fletch North c1972
Started 1968.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavies, Pauline
Secretary to M Miles, Trim Engineer, Fletch North. 1966
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavies, Thomas John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavies, W (2)
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded Most Improved Apprentice of the Year 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavies, Wilf
My dad worked there when it was the standard motor company till he retired
Submitted by: David DaviesDavies, Wilfred
My father Wilfred Davies worked at the Standard Triumph works in the 1950's. He worked in the Plating Shop. He was proud of his work but I found out later it was a very dirty job.
Submitted by: Jean AkersDavis, Ben
Raw Materials Stores Foreman
28 years service
Retired 1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavis, George Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavis, James R
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Crayford, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavis, John Anderson
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Cumberland, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavis, M. (Miss)
Comptometer Dept. Ref 1931 & 1939
D.O.B: 15/8/1912.
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavis, Maureen
Secretary to Bill Carrol raw materials and consumables. Then Len Freeman (taking over from Maggie Callaghan when she left) and Bill Randle. Ted Collier was over them. Others in office were Gordon Chinn, Pete Russell, John Randle, Charlie Killick, George Milne.My father in law Max Tizick worked in COD with George Key. My father Bert Davis worked on the track
Submitted by: Maureen Tizick (nee Davis)Davis, Peter
I started at Capmartin road on the gear box section under Jimmy Hope the chargehand. The foreman was a man named Willdig, this was in 1965. In 1967 I was transferred to the Tinsmith dept at Canley as a Tinsmith Welder and there I remained until plant closure, these were the best years of our lives, when mates were mates and helped each other, so many tales to tell and so many memories.
up the site - ED)
Submitted by: Pete DavisDavis, Robert Harwood
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Gibraltar
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavis, William E G
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavis, William George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Herefordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDavis, William H (Bill)
On 18 August 1970, Standard – Triumph was renamed simply as Triumph and Bill Davis, George Turnbull’s deputy at Austin-Morris. became Chairman and Chief Executive of Triumph.
1970 - (at least) 1973
Submitted by: Triumph Works AchiveDavison, Paul
I started at Standard Triumph as a 15 year old boy as a trainee trimmer in 21 shop in August 1964, then moving to Herald trim, 15 shop, rocket range final finish. I enjoyed that start to my working life before moving to work in a bank in 1975. I still meet a couple of Triumph workers on my travels from time to time, but I would think a great many from that era have long since left this world. I recently did a GT6 headling and trim work for a man who had rebuilt one for pleasure in Balsall Common with which he was very pleased.
Submitted by: Paul DavisonDavison, Paul
Trainee Trimmer 1964-1975 Worked in all shops as part of my training finishing 21 shop and doing all trim work on the Triumph 2000, 2500 PI, estate etc.
Submitted by: Paul DavisonDavy, J R
Historian for early Standard cars.
Standard Register, Author and all round good egg who seemed to be one of the only employees who could see the benefit of recording and documenting the early history of the start of Standard and Triumph.
Full article to follow
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveDawe, Sidney Edward
Coach Painter, Canley
Retired 1961 19 years service
d Oct 27, 1971 aged 81
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDawson, DJS
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 23 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDawson, George Francis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Sutton, Surrey, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDawson, George Lawrence
Worked in Coventry maintenance department, up until 1961.
Details to follow...
Submitted by: Vicky Bartlett (Grand-daughter)Dawson, Lawrence T
Driller, Canley.
19 years service to 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDawtry, Lewis H
Research and Development c1959
Dawtry was present c1938 in Standards Technical Office
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveDay, Arthur
Foreman.
Arthur's identical twin brother worked at the Radford plant
Submitted by: Roger DayDay, Ernest
Radford Plant. Ernest's identical twin brother was a Foreman at Canley
Submitted by: Roger DayDay, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archivede Berner, Stuart
Public Relations and Advertising c1959
Organised launch of Triumph Herald at the Royal Albert Hall.
Organised press launch, trial in Ireland.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveDealtry, Keith
Fitter - Number 1 line - New Assembly hall, Canley 1979-Plant Closure 1980
Submitted by: Keith DealtryDeamond, Humphrey Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDebney, Colin
My Dad worked there is the 60/70's in Inspection - Colin Debney - he sadly passed away in 1985 aged 53.
Submitted by: Cheryl Barnacle Delargy, P J
(Standard Motors Amateur Boxing Club)
Champion (Weight unknown)
6th March 1953
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDennis, Alan
Technical Instructor. Apprentice Workshop.
Alan himself was an ex-apprentice
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Submitted by: Martin Cox ArchiveDennis, Sydney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Kirton, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDennison, Leslie
Trained as a plumber and became an agitator at the Standard Triumph car plant
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDensley, Arthur Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDent, Margaret
Started c1956. I worked there in specification dept banner lane, sales dept canley and the overseas manufacturing tile hill till Leyland took over and made redundant like two thirds of the office staff. I saw the Herald launch at the Leofric Hotel
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveDewis, Joan
My nan drove the first TR3 of the line. We have the official press release photos. I will dig them out.
Submitted by: Ben MooreDewis, John William (Bill)
36 years service.
Gearbox Shop, Chargehand
Started March, 1924
Retired June, 15, 1960
Dewis, Mick
Body drop Barb line
Submitted by: Hayley (Mick\'s daughter)Dexter, John Leslie Victor
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDexter, Leslie
Standard Company Secretary. Died prematurely of TB just before WW2
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDiane Winterton
1969 to 1973 - worked as a secretary for Hugh Climie (Company Secretary & Solicitor) and then Alan Edis - Product Planning Divisional Manager before leaving to work at Longbridge, with Alan
Submitted by: Michael WintertonDick, Alick Sydney
Managing Director from 1954 to 1961
Joined Standard Motor Co., Ltd., as an apprentice in 1934.
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveDick, James
Brother of Alick Dick. Aged 47 (in 1961) STI Export Department.
Part of 26 export staff fired as part of the Leyland takeover, 1961.
The sacked staff said they had been told that because of ‘financial difficulties’ the company could not consider paying general compensation for the loss of their jobs.
James Dick, Manager of the subsidiary in Headfort Place, Westminster, was given two weeks notice. So had seven office staff and 18 fitters and mechanics. One of Mr Dick’s staff said: ‘We feel the firm should at least pay compensation. Some of the sacked men have been with the company thirty years.’
The subsidiary which handled export sales to customers who collected their cars in Britain. The work, involving £500,000 worth of cars each year, would be done by another Standard-Triumph depot .
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDickens, Cyril
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Wembley, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDifford, Ken
My mum and dad worked at the triumph through the 60s (Dad died aged 43). Mum worked until she retired at 60 ( ran the buffet on nights). Their names were Elsie and Ken Difford.
Submitted by: Lyn ToddDigger, Derek
Works Accountant. 11 years service. Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green. More
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeDinan, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDingley, Albert Edward
Inspector. Had been with the company since 1940
d Oct 21, 1971 aged 62
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDingley, Doreen
Stationery Office Manager. Fletchamstead South. (Married to Bill Dingley Security)
Submitted by: Gary DaffronDixon, Andy
Apprentice 1973. From Burbage in Leicestershire. Left Triumph to join the family Building Company. We went Skiing a few times with his dad and mates.
Submitted by: Alan McNuttDixon, Charles
Machinist
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDixon, Ian
I joined Jaguar Rover Triumph in 1978 straight from school as a Craft Apprentice, and after my first year training at Radford Road I moved to the Standard Triumph in 1979.
As part of my apprenticeship I worked on the Rocket Range, Gear Box line in Fletch South, Engine Test in Fletch North, Brakes Development, Chassis Development and the Detailed fitting area also within Fletch North, following closure of the production in a Canley I became a fitter within the test area that remained in Fletch South then moved into prototype build, again situated in Fletch South.
Submitted by: Ian DixonDixon, John
I joined from school at the age of 15 in 1959. I was a trainee trimmer. Initially working on the Standard Vanguard and TR range making and fitting the trim. I then moved on to the "Rocket Range" (Herald production line) making and fitting seats and trim. Not sure if you are aware why they called it the Rocket Range? It was because the cars came of the line so fast it was like a rocket! I carried on working there till I was 18, then moved on to Humber/Routes at Humber Road, then Massey Ferguson at Banner Lane. Finally ended up building an IT company and selling it some 7 years ago and am now retired. I do remember being told in the early days I would finish my work by lunch time, and then went to see my Foreman, and being told to go and see my shop steward, who told me off. We were forever being told to walk out over something, never did find out why. Also remember the time when they kept on losing the chrome TR wire wheels, and eventually found out that the site workmen where taking them out in wheel barrows full of rubbish through the main gate!!
Submitted by: John DixonDixon, N H
1937 Appointed secretary and chief accountant or the Standard Motor Co., Coventry.
Joining the company as assistant secretary in July, 1936.
Resigned his position as secretary of the Standard Motor Co., Ltd., in order to take up an appointment with Messrs. W. and T. Avery Ltd., in Birmingham 01 October 1943
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDocker, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDolby, George F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Loughborough, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDolby, Percy
Fitter in engine strip section, C.K.D.
21 years Service
Emigrated to New Zealand, 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDowd, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDowman, Albert
Transport Dept.
34 years' service with the Company.
Retired Oct 1971
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksDowns, Albert
Worked for Standard Triumph in the 1930's and throughout the war - Banner Lane - and then with Massey Ferguson until his retirement in the early 1970's.
Submitted by: Christine Susnik (née Downs) - his daughter.Dowse, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDowsey, J
Maintenance Superintendent Fletchamstead & Allesley c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDowsey, Joe
Maintenance Superintendent Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesDowson, Roger
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 for Roy Fidler. Our competition shop was at the back of Fletch North then where we had our own small department. Ray Henderson ran the department with Peter Cox as charge hand and the other lads in the department included Pete Clarke, Brian Spencer and Roger.
In 1974 moved out of the Competition shop and Pete Cox went to press cars, and Pete Clarke and Roger moved into the main experimental shop on general experimental
work for production. But the car industry under Leyland control then was in
turmoil and when the three day week started.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDoyle, May
Canteen, Canley
(at least 21 years service) Ref 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDrakeford John
1967- 1980.
Trainee at Torrington Ave training school , trained at Canley, Radford and all other factories.
Quality Control inspector in machine shops at Canley. Ended with being made redundant from Engine assembly in 1980.
Thanks John - we have no contact details for you so please send us any memories via iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk - thank you
Submitted by: John Drakeford Drakeford, John
Training school 1967 till 1970 Canley Engine shop 1970. Till 1981
Submitted by: John Drakeford Drakeford, William Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDraper, Cyril F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDrayton, George William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Erith, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDrewitt, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDrybrough, Joe
Foreman Electricians Dept, Canley 1973
EDIT: I've been enjoying looking at your Standard Triumph website and I see you have entered the name of Joe Driver, Maintenance Electrician Foreman, 1973. I think you will find his surname is Drybrough. I knew him and his wife very well.
Keep up the good work. Chris McGrath.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDuggins, George
Purchasing Timing Analyst with JRT at Fletch North, now a senior Coventry Councillor
Submitted by: John CreminsDugmore, Mary (Sister)
Radford Surgery.
Retired after 21 years service in 1971 aged 60
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksDuguid, Alma
Wages Dept, Fletch South
Ref 1963 More
Married Coventry Bees star Les Owen (submitted by Midland Red)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDunn, Harold Bertie
b: March 31, 1909
Started career with Cross and Ellis of Coventry; later joined Standard Motor Co., Ltd.
Governing Director, Coventry Hood and Sidescreen Co., Ltd
Coventry; joined the Coventry Hood and Sidescreen Co., Ltd. (of which his late father was Founder Director) in 1935; Works Manager, 1939; Director, 1941; became Managing Director in 1953. later succeeding his father as Governing Director.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveDunn, Howard Milton
My grandfather was Howard Milton Dunn who was a toolmaker and who was a shop steward in the Transport and General Workers Union who retired in 1953 having started at Canley in the 1920s and who died in 1979.
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnDunn, June
Clerk in Spares Export, Fletch. South
c1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDunn, Philip Howard
Fleet Sales Executive
1971
UPDATE: My uncle was Philip Howard Dunn, who was Fleet Sales Manager based in The Kremlin who sadly died in September 1981. His wife was Terry Dunn who worked as a secretary for senior management in the 1950s. My uncle was a great friend of Bernard Roberts and was best man at Harry Webster's wedding. My uncle worked overseas for the company just after the war setting up CKD plants in India, Ceylon ( Sri Lanka ) Brazil and all over the Caribbean.
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn Dunn, Terry
Secretary for senior management in the 1950s.
Wife of Philip Howard Dunn, who was Fleet Sales Manager based in The Kremlin
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnDunning, Linda
My Dad Stan Dunning, my Mum Mair Dunning, My Nan May Jones, my Sisters Linda Dunning,& Susan Dunning and Auntie & Uncle all worked there Wally Edgar & Jean Edgar 🙂
Submitted by: Amanda Jane ClarksonDunning, Mair
My Dad Stan Dunning, my Mum Mair Dunning, My Nan May Jones, my Sisters Linda Dunning,& Susan Dunning and Auntie & Uncle all worked there Wally Edgar & Jean Edgar 🙂
Submitted by: Amanda Jane ClarksonDunning, Stan
My Dad Stan Dunning, my Mum Mair Dunning, My Nan May Jones, my Sisters Linda Dunning,& Susan Dunning and Auntie & Uncle all worked there Wally Edgar & Jean Edgar 🙂
Submitted by: Amanda Jane ClarksonDunning, Susan
My Dad Stan Dunning, my Mum Mair Dunning, My Nan May Jones, my Sisters Linda Dunning,& Susan Dunning and Auntie & Uncle all worked there Wally Edgar & Jean Edgar 🙂
Submitted by: Amanda Jane ClarksonDunthorne, Alan
My Dad worked from 1960 to 1997 at Final Finish, Canley then Press Cars at Gaydon. He was also a Shop Steward. He thoroughly enjoyed his job and the people he worked with. He passed away in May 2016 after a long battle with Parkinsons.
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Submitted by: Roger DunthorneDyke, Sam
Postal Dept c1973
Founding member of the Triumph Art Society 1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveDyne, Chris
Rocket Range. I painted my initials with black mastic under the wheel arch of that last Spitfire as it came off the line.
Submitted by: Chris DyneDyne, Chris
Started work aged 16 in 3, 4, 5 and 10 shops from 1975 - 1979 then spent time in New Assembly Hall till closure .
Submitted by: Dyne, ChrisEadon, Brian
Earl, Derek
I was only there for about nine months in 1973, before I went back to GEC.
Submitted by: Derek EarlEarly, Richard (Dick)
My Dad worked there, I'm sure he was involved with the Unions ?? Dick Early .... sadly he passed away a few years ago
Submitted by: Jenny BrownEastell, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Woodend, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEaton, Dan William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEaves, Tom
Superintendent. Despatch Dept, Liverpool.
Retired in 1971 after 40 years service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksEdgar, Jean
Married to Wally Edgar (who also worked at Standard Triumph)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveEdgar, Ron
Ron Edgar (1925-1978) He was born in Durham but came to Coventry with his parents as a young man .. he lived in the Tile Hill area and worked at the Standard Triumph car factory for 28 years.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEdgar, Wally
Wally Edgar worked with Bill Hamilton ( Garage Canley )
Married to Jean Edgar (who also worked at Standard Triumph)
Submitted by: Kay HamiltonEdge, Tony
40 Years Service Standard & Massey Ferguson
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEdkins, Michael
Met my first husband there who was a maintenance trainee named Michael Edkins, he was there until about 1974/5?
Submitted by: Carole WorwoodEdmonds, C L P
Export Sales Manager c1951
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Edmunds, George Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEdwards, A J
Welfare Department.
Broken Service with the Company.
Started in 1914, retired 1961.
d. 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEdwards, Alfred
Ratefixer, Standard Motor Co., later Standard Triumph and British Leyland, in the Canley offices. Born in 1908
Executive, 1954
Production Efficiency Executive (Canley & Maudslay Road) 1956
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEdwards, Chris
Assistant pollution chemist at Fletch North
Seven Years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEdwards, H
Standard Triumph Apprentices Driving Instructor. c1951
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEdwards, Jackie
I worked in the Specification Office at Standard from 1966-1972 when I left to have my son. My dad worked in the drawing office for 40 years (as his dad did before him) before he retired around 1980. My husband worked in the Rocket Range, Top Shop, No.15 shop and No.21 shop around 1974. I have great memories of my time working there.
Submitted by: Jackie EdwardsEdwards, Robin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEdwin, Florence May
Confectioner Radford Bakehouse
Later Canley Factory
d 1972 aged 65
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEgginton, Albert Benjamin
Tube-bending section of the Tinsmith's Shop. Died aged 65, 1960. He was with the Company for a total of 13 years
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Submitted by: Sheila Murphy (nee Egginton)Egginton, Shelia
Foremans office in the Final Finish at Fletchamstead
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Submitted by: Sheila Murphy nee EggintonEllarby, Paul
Apprenticed in 1973, worked all over the place. Left in 1980 after working in Corporate Systems writing software for 2 years.
Submitted by: Paul EllarbyElliot, James Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveElliot, Jean
The tea lady. Part time hours 10am to 3pm, mid 50s , she would bring the tea pot on the tray with the cups and saucers at about 10am and 3pm to the office staff both wages and accounts staff, we helped ourselves. Our hours were 9am to 5pm. Management in their own offices had theirs separate taken in to them by her.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeElliott, Arthur J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveElliott, Frederick Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveElliott, Terry
Apprentice metallurgist 1958-1963 Left 1966 to join ICI as technical sales rep.
Spent rest of working life in heat treatment of metal parts for Senior and Bodycotern.
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Submitted by: Terry ElliottElliott, W F
Machinist.
Service: 1906 - 1948
43 Years Service
(Article Coming Soon)
Ellis, George
Graduated from the Drawing Office in 1916.
Became First (and only) staff photographer for may years.
Standard Review magazine contributor
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveEllis, Max
I joined the Standard Motor Company in 1951 as a chassis designer and worked on the Herald chassis design at the old Massey Ferguson office in Banner Lane.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveEllis, Stanley George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveElmer, Ian
I worked on the Barb line in the Rocket Range. Ted Smith, Johnny Jones, Larry? and Dave Dutton were the foremen. I then moved to the Engine Shop. Charlie Swain was the superintendant with Harry Woodfield his deputy. Good days!
Submitted by: Ian ElmerElsworth, Cecil F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Dorset, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveElwood, Leonard
Chief Architect.
All building at Standard Triumph was designed and produced 'in-house' - ST had bricklayers/builders/electricians/plumbers etc.
Elwood was in charge of designing and producing all the company buildings, including the New Assembly Hall - 'Rocket Range' and Speke
Ref 1954
Ref 1958 Cheif Planning Engineer
Ref: 1959
Ref: 1967
More HERE
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEmor, Louis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEngland, Brian
Styling Executive c1960s
UPDATE: Chassis Design Engineer More
Submitted by: Neil EnglandEnnis, Patrick
Worked at the main branch till the split with Massey then at the Radford section has his gold watch for long service
Submitted by: Margaret EnnisEvans, Alan
Worked at Canley in the machine shop that produced crankshafts for the Herald from 1968 to 1970. Heavy and mundane, repetitive work but a good supportive bunch of lads who worked hard to earn their wages.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveEvans, Albert
My dad worked there till 1980. Albert Evans he worked on the engine assembly .
Submitted by: Susan SergiewEvans, Alf
Toolkit Stores. Chargehand
25 years service c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEvans, Derek
My father worked at the standard , there was a picture in the standard newspaper, it was a story about my parents driving a Vanguard to Yugoslavia in the mid 50's, my mothers first return trip after leaving .
Submitted by: Daron EvansEvans, Jamie
Apprentice then Planning Engineer - Canley - Fletch North - 1971 to 1978. My Father was Albert Evans - Foreman No2 Shop Engine Assembly
Submitted by: Jamie EvansEvans, Joe
No 1 Machine Shop, Banner Lane. Retired after40 years service 1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveEvans, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Dublin, Suffolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEvans, Joyce
Joyce worked at the Standard Motor Company, until she had her first son in 1957.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveEvans, L
Tool Room, Canley. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEvans, Norman
Norman was a fitter/tester working for Sid Griffin and then worked in the
Emissions Dept at fletch North
Evans, R C
Stock Control, Canley c1962
Member of the Badminton Club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEvans, Reuben
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEvans, Roy
Roy worked at Standard Motor Company for six years, before moving to Daimler, then Standard Triumph. Later moved to Quinton Hazel Automotive, from where he retired in 1994.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveEvans, Ted
Inspection. Ref 1959.
Known as "Stonewall" - beacuse nothing gets past him!
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksEvely, Anne
Punch Operator, Powers-Samas Room, Fletchamstead c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveEverall, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEverett, Robin
Robin or Bob as he preferred to be known as was my dad. Sadly he passed away 3rd December 2009 following an extremely hard battle after a quadruple heart bypass operation failed.
Submitted by: Jaime (his only daughter) -Everett, Ted
Ted Everett was employed as a photographer for Standard (1952-1959) and Massey Ferguson from 1959 to 2018.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEverrett, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveEykelbosch, J
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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Fagin, M
City & Guilds exam success. London Service Depot c1973
Fairbrother, Paul
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: STandard Triumph Works ArchiveFairley, Marjorie L
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFairlie, John Leslie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFairlie, Sydney Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFairlie, Sydney John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFaller, George William
Birth 25 OCT 1900 • Sunderland, Durham, England
Death MAR 1994 • Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFallon, Edward Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Galway, Ireland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFannon, Bill
I worked in Fletch North, Experimental Engine test in 1968. Foreman was Ted Silver.
Submitted by: Bill FannonFannon, William Bridwater
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Preston, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFarmer, John
Worked at Canley Shop Floor engineering
Got killed coming out of work aged 24 in approx 1935 left a Wife and 4 year old daughter
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Submitted by: Karen SissonsFarmer, Lily
Body Prep. Retired 1961 after 18 years service
d. Dec 3, 1972 aged 81
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFarrell, Larry
Fork Lift, Machinist.
Larry told a little white lie when he started working at the Standard Triumph Canley plant in 1955.
Larry was just 19 when he started as a fork-lift driver and machinist but he and his pals told bosses they were 21 so they could get more cash. We never got caught because they had an 'age amnesty' when they brought in pensions in 1975 and we had to declare our ages. Larry loved working at the plant and says there was an incredible social scene surrounding the thousands of workers.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveFarren, Len
Tool Room, Fletch. South.
Service 1937 to 1962 (25 Years)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFaulconbridge, Mark
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1863 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFaulkner, Morley
Apprentice Toolmaker, R&D Fletchamstead, Competition Dept.
1957 - 1967
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(Thank you for the submission Morley - please drop an email with an details you can on your time at ST - iwas@triumphworks.co.uk )
Submitted by: Morley FaulknerFaulks, Thomas Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFawden, Alfred B
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Durham, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFay, Thomas Patrick
Production Control Engineer
Joined The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., in the early 1930's Died 1955 aged 47.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFazackerley, George
Fork Lift Driver.
Internal Transport, Liverpool
Ref. 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFeakes, Ted
Chargehand. London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1967/68
Submitted by: Dave SmithFelgate, Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFellows, Morelon
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFeltham, W H
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Fenson, Sydney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFerry, Jim
Worked at the Allesley plant setting up cars for the motor shows and press launches, and fixing 'rogue' customer vehicles.
Submitted by: Tim FerryFester, Archibald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFggin, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1860 Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveField, M (Miss)
Telephone Exchange 1959 - Exchange Supervisor
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveField, Sue
Secretary to W H Davis (Managing Director) c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFielders, Noel M
Specifications Manager
Drawing Office Executive (Systems) 1955
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Drawing Office Systems Executive c1963
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Submitted by: Mike WintertonFife, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFife, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFinch, Wal
My husband Gary Penney worked at Canley so did his Dad Bernard Penney, Kevin Penney, Mervyn Penney there uncle Wal Finch and John Holt.
“I worked with Kevin Penney in the press shop.” Kevin Moore
Submitted by: Vina PenneyFinishter, Herbert Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFinney, George William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Salford, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1858 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, Ernest Richard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Hull, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, K
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Fisher, Lilla
Secretary to Ken Richardson
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFisher, Walter Lawrence
b: July 7, 1886
Indentured apprentice; drawing office and technical.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveFitzgerald, A
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Fitzpatrick, John
Fletch North, Canley. Training officer
Submitted by: John CreminsFlanagan, F
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Flanagan, Harold (Bud)
No 1 Shop, Canley 1959
Works Bowl Club Committee
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFlavell, Ada
No 10 Trim Shop
25 Years Service
Retired 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFletcher, Alfred Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFletcher, Colin James
Apprentice and machinist, Canley
Left to emigrate to Canada in 1969
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Submitted by: Kathleen WapplesFletcher, James
Canley Works (father-in-law)
Long term employee
Used to climb a very high ladder for many years to trim the ivy on "Ivy Cottage"
Submitted by: Kathleen WapplesFletcher, Stan
Service Training Instructor, electrical specialist - Radford 1972
Submitted by: John WhittallFlinn, Albert W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFlinn, Arthur (Albert)
No 1 Shop, Inspection, Canley
43 Years Service. Retired December, 1959
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFlint, Jill
Worked in the export department from 1976-1979 on fletchemstead highway. Redundancies came about. Moved all spares to Cowley and some staff managed to transfer to the jaguar browns lane. Fan job big open plan office with different sections. Would think prob around 90 staff. My dad Edward teggin worked at the standard as a toolmaker prob 1954-1974
Submitted by: Jill FlintFord, Brigitte
Worked in Telephone Exchange Canley 66/67 and then in Reception Allesley 68/70
Submitted by: Brigitte Hilton (nee Ford)Ford, Syd
My dad Syd Ford worked at Canley. Think he started when it was The Standard and went through lots of changes before moving to Gaydon then he retired.
He was also involved with the Football team. Used to go as a child and even sat in some of the new cars on colder days to keep warm.
Submitted by: Sue KilbeyFordoff, Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Kirkstall, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveForge, W
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Foster, A O
Editor, Standard Triumph Newspaper
Canley
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFoster, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFoster, Ivor
Foreman Production Control
Service 1960-1973
d 1 Feb, 1973 aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFox, Maurice
My Father in law Maurice Fox who lived in Arley worked there my husband thinks from sometime in the fifties to early seventies. He used to work at the factory as we think a capstan operator charge hand. Maurice would work at the factory in the week then evenings and weekends he qualified as a driving instructor . He got so busy driving instructing that he finally gave up Standard Triumph and set up Woodside driving school. We also think Maurice's brother Stan Fox worked there, also from Arley.
Submitted by: Fox, ChristineFoxon, John Tom
Machine Operator Canley
Service 1951-1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrampton-Culpin, W H
Export Sales Division c1956
Ref. 1957 Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrances, Stewart (nee Flynn)
Home Sales secretary to Lyndon Mills c1960
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFranklin, Benjamin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFranklin, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFranklin, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFranklin, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrederick, Betteridge
Foreman in the Herald Assembly Track in Rocket Range.
Submitted by: Aubrey Betteridge Freebrey, E
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 25 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Alfred J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Small Heath, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Alwyne Dennis
Car Inspector
34 Years Service
Service: 1937-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Dennis
My dad Dennis Freeman worked at Canley for 40 years until he was made redundant in the 80’s. He only had a break when he was in the army. He worked nights for the majority of this time. During all this time he never learnt to drive.
Submitted by: Denise PugsleyFreeman, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFreeman, Samuel A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrench, Colin Frederick
Coach Painter, Tile Hill.
7 years service.
Died May 4, 1971.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksFrench, Jim
My dad worked at Torrington Avenue body in white where they started life before transported to canley his name is jim french and we lived in tile hill...sitting with me 92 Years old.
Was in paint spraying, under sealing then moved to canley to become inspector
Submitted by: Peter FrenchFriswell, Charles
Chairman, 1909
Friswell, Olive
Trim Shop Supervisor pre 1939.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrith, John Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFrost Arthur (Sergeant)
Corps of Commissionaires at Standard (ST Police)
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(1900 - 1969)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveFrost, Cliff (Jack)
Cliff started as an apprentice toolmaker in around 1949. He spent most of his time in the Tool Room at Canley, fifteen years of those on permanent nights. In about 1973 he had to come off nights and out of the Tool Room because he contracted bad dermatitis in his hands. He then spent the rest of his time until redundancy in 1980 working on days in the Standards Room.
Submitted by: Steve FrostFulham, Alfred Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Nantwich, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFulham, Alfred Sylvester
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: India
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveFurness, Raymond
My grandad did! Raymond Furness, does anyone remember him?x
Submitted by: Molly GeorgiaFurnwal, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGabb, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1857 Place of Birth: London, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGale, Albert
Captain of the Standard Rugby Team, April 1948
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGallacher, Charlie. aka (Hong Kong charlie)
Worked as a fitter on the TR line
Submitted by: Stephen, Gallacher Gallacher, Stephen
Worked as a floater, between Barb line body drop and the side line 1975/1978.
Submitted by: Stephen Gallacher Galway, Tom
Worked first at Torrington Avenue from 1964 then moved to Canley and worked in the paint shop until the factory closed.
Submitted by: Fiona GalwayGarden, Frederic Ord
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1856 Place of Birth: India
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGardener, Francis Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGardiner, Philip
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGardner, Charles F
Joined Standard Motor Co. in 1922 as Purchase Manager, a position he held until 1944. Appointed to the Board of Directors (assume 1944) Retired Jan 1947.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGardner, Edith Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Allesley, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGardner, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Northend, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGardner, Joseph
Known as Bill worked there early 72 through to 94 and Unipart
Submitted by: Barbara DunnGarlick, Robert
I was there during the development of the TR7, code named Bullet. The body style was not the one submitted by Triumph styling but was by Harris Mann of Longbridge and chosen by the powers that were of the Leyland group.
From our office we observed the viewing and photography of scale models on the grass.
I'm sure others will also recall prototypes of the Lynx Fastback TR7, the Broadside four-seater TR7, and the almost into production Fastback Stag. Sadly for financial reasons these cars were never to be.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGarlick, W
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Garner, Brian
Field service engineer, Zone supervisor-Zone Six
(Thanks Brian for your info - and those others - please send us an email with more details and memories. ED)
Submitted by: Brian GarnerGarner, James Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGarner, John
Coachbuilder
Retired 1950 after 30 years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGarratt, Herbert William Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGarrett, Ken
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 GarrettGarvie, Mary
Secretary at Fletch. North. Pre 1968. Married Len Davies, an analytical chemist in Chromatography and Spectroscopy Laborator, in 1968. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGascoigne, Alexander
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGascoigne, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1862 Place of Birth: Evesham, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGaseoyne, Trena Louisa
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGates, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGauden, David
Worked there from 1971 - 1980. First four years as a trainee working in most departments around Canley, then the next five years on the Spitfire and Dolomite line in the Rocket Range( New Assembly Hall)
Submitted by: David GaudenGeddes, William
Formerly of Standard, Triumph and Dunlop. Passed away on June 23rd 2009 aged 79 years. Will be sadly missed.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGee, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Essex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGeffert, Anthony
Anthony worked at the Standard Triumph from 1970, when he began his electrical engineering apprenticeship there, until the factory's closure
Submitted by: Victoria Geffert (niece) Geffert, Mary (nee Welsh)
Mary Geffert was originally from Hamilton, Scotland, but spent most of her life in Coventry where she worked at the Standard Triumph.
Submitted by: Victoria Geffert (grand-daughter)Geinham, Edward George
Deputy Managing Director
Lived at Elm Cottage, Malthouse Lane. Kenilworth
d March 1967
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGemmell, John William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGeorge, Leonard Douglas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGeorge, Rowley William Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGibbs, Edna
Edna Lombard, Previously Edna Downing (nee Gibbs).
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGibbs, John Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: India
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGibroy-Scott, David
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGibson, Joyce
Wages clerk at Forward Radiator, early to middle 30s. Was there when I started in 1969 and there when left in 1973.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeGilbert, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGillies, Duncan
Engineering Inspector, Canley
Service 1937-1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGilmore, Peter D
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGinns, George Hewitt
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Hinckley, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGlasgow, John James
John James Glasgow was born in 1919 and apprenticed to automobile engineering with the Standard Motor Company, Ltd.
He joined the Royal Air Force and became a Navigator. He lost his life in an aircraft accident on 28th October, 1944, at the age of 25.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGleaves, Sydney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Criftins, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGleed, Dave
Competition Dept. Service Dept. Allesley 1958-1980
Photo at Le Mans
Submitted by: Marilyn BatesGlover, Emma
Final Finish
32 years Service
(Approx 1941-1973)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGlover, John
My dad John Glover worked on the Stag. He used to pick me up from school in them great car brings back great memories.
Experimental Dept.
Submitted by: Graham GloverGoddard, Herbert
38 years' continuous service.
Foreman of Car Despatch for 14 years. Was in earlier years employed as a delivery driver and demonstrator.
Retired 1960
d. June 3, 1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGoddard, Winifred
Spares Division
32 Years Service
Retired 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGodsall, Arthur Wallace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGodwin, Bert
Toolmaker, Massey Ferguson
England and Lions Rugby International
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGoggings, Janet
Apprentice from 1979, Jonit with Jaguar and Standard Triumph
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGold, Helen
Married Dennis (Mick) Gold who also worked at the Standard Motor Co.
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Submitted by: Jacqui Adams nee GoldGold, Jean
Jean Gold who married Robert Langham and she worked in the office, typing etc.
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Submitted by: Jacqui Adams nee GoldGolding, J
City & Guilds exam success. London Service Depot c1973
Goodall, John Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGoode, Thomas Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGoodwin, Alan
I was transferred from Rover to Triumph as an apprentice when Rover Triumph were combined in about 1973. I believe myself and Roy Jolly were the first 2 to move between the companies. I worked in engineering on TR7 European spec car at Fletchnorth and went on to become a chassis development engineer and later working in press cars for many years with Martin Cox and Mike Brooks. Later went on to manage the Preparation of Fleet Demonstrators. Roy was on the drawing board and went on to show great engineering expertise in engine design at Canley, Longbridge and BMW. I left in 1988 after being seconded to ARCONA (Austin Rover North America) and went on to continue to manage the preparation of company cars and demonstrators when the operation was outsourced and based at Baginton and later Lawford Heath, Rugby.
Submitted by: Goodwin, AlanGough, Margaret
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Gough, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGould, Albert Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Loughborough, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGould, Christopher
I started from school at 15 in 1960 as a trainee in the body shop, my foreman was a very nice man named Charlie Fisher. Shortly after we moved to a body shop at Torrington Ave in Tile hill. After about 5 years I moved to 15 shop, then I moved to the paint shop on inspection. My last move was to the final finish, I left in 1978 to pursue other interests. My first car in 1962 was a herald coupe in grey and white, I have many happy memories in that car. I find your web site very interesting.
Submitted by: Christopher GouldGould, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGould, Joseph
Inspector, 14 years service
Died July 23rd, 1962 aged 59.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGow, Les
Conveyor of the NUVB based in the Herald assembly shop. After measured day rate was introduced believe he became a Foreman.
Submitted by: Garry OwenGrace, James
Toolroom, No 1 Plant. Liverpool.
11 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrady, J
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Grady, Michael
Honorary Technical Advisor to the Registrar. Left ST 1965
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGrady, Mr
Vice-President, Standard Motors Branch British Legion, Chairman of the Benevolent Committee of the Legion Branch. He is a member of the Works Recreation Committee and has been with the Company for the past 16 years. (Ref 1952)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrafton, Alexander Robert
Ref; September 1948.
Lived at 154 Canley Road. Coventry. A staff sergeant aged 45 (in 1948)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGraham-White, Peter J
Joined Standard Triumph in 1940.
Manager of Supplies Division, 1961
Supplies Director, 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGraham, Charles William
Pupil Engineer
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 ArchiveGraham, Ted
Tinsmith
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Drum Major
Ted Graham was a fitter /tester and worked for Sid Griffin in fletch North main engineering workshop
Submitted by: Lindsey DeaconGrand, Albert Edgar
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrant, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1853 Place of Birth: Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrant, Raymond Wallace
Service 1968-1973
d 16 January 1973 aged just 26
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreen, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreen, Cecil James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreen, E A
1933. Chief body engineer with Standard Motor Co
Source: The Times, Tuesday, Sep 26, 1933
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreen, Fred
My dad worked there in the 50's, 60's and 70's. His name was Fred Green and he was sales manager for overseas. Sadly he died in 1991.
Submitted by: Jenny Miranda MeloGreen, George Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreen, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreen, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreen, Mary
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Green, Paul S.
(Chief Instructor) at Tile Hill Training Centre, Coventry
I did my apprenticeship there 1973- 1977. The guys who ran the training school were: Barry Jagger, Paul Green, Jack Selby and Cliff Johnson.
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Submitted by: Steve MatthewsGreen, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreenfield, Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreenway, Dennis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreenway, Edward John
Toolmaker. Retired 1968 after 40 years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Greenway, William Lambert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreenwood Sturges, Angela
Typist Facilities Planning JRT Spares about 1975/6 later Secretary Industrial Relations then to Personel Director in Ivy Cottage Canley until June 1979 when I left to go live in Germany
Loved working there, had fun.
When I saw Cyril Morris name it tweaked my heart, I worked for him and Nick Crichton in Industrial relations
Submitted by: Angela Greenwood SturgesGregory, John William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Salford, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrey, William (Bill)
Griffin, Anchor
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffin, J
Chief Order Clerk.
Spares Section, Service Division c1947
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffin, Jack
Shop Steward, Assembly Shop. TR Section c1959
Find out more HERE
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGriffin, Sid
c1959
Griffin, William
Spares Division, 13 years service
d Oct 29, 1971 aged 62
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffiths, Arthur
21 Shop, Canley
12 years service.
1961-1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffiths, Charles George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffiths, Elizabeth
Secretary to Mr Warren and others at Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green.
Submitted by: Tim GriffithsGriffiths, Jessie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffiths, Walter William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Ellesmere, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffiths, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrimbley, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrimes, Reginald Vaughan
Tile Hill. 20 years service.
Died October 22, 1963 aged just 44.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrimsley, Thomas Hatfield
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrinham, Edward (Ted)
Standard's Technical Chief 1931. Left for war service returning in 1945.
Technical Director and retired as Deputy Managing Director in 1956
Retained as Consultant to Standard Motor Co.
GRINHAM, Edward George M.I.Mech.E., M.S.A.E. Consultant to Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., since May, 1957. Consultant to Standard Motor Co., Ltd. since January, 1957. b: April 26, 1891, Gillingham, Kent. Educ: Rochester Grammar School. Served apprenticeship with Vickers, Ltd., Erith, 1906-11; draughtsman, Wolseley Motors, Ltd., Birmingham, 1912-14; draughtsman, Arrol-Johnson, Ltd., Dumfries, 1914-16; Chief Draughtsman, Vulcan Motor Co., Southport, 1917-21; Chief Designer, Humber Co., Ltd., Coventry, 1921-30; Technical Director, Standard Motor Co., Ltd., Coventry, 1930-41; General Manager, de Havilland Co., Ltd., Hatfield, 1941-43 ; Chief Engineer, Rootes Group, Coventry, 1943-45; Technical Director and Deputy Managing Director, Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1945-56; retired December, 1956. Recreations: golf, fishing. Add: Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., Holbrook Lane, Foleshill, Coventry. T: Coventry 88733 ; and Holly Hill, Holly Lane, Balsall Common, Nr. Coventry. T: Berkswell 3204.
Photo c 1930
Photo 1950
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrove, Brian
Apprentice from 1946. Made redundant in 1956 but returned two years later to continue to work with Triumph and later Rover group leaving in 1986.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGuessey, Bill
War production.
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/mosquito-makers-2/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGun, Bill
Finisher, Herald Trim, Canley
Gang 81.
Retired 1973 after long service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGun, Leslie L B
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGunn, Alice Helen
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGunn, Gladys
Unknown Dept.
Married to John (Jimmy) Gunn
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGunn, Jimmy
Service 30 years
Joined 1925 London Depot and Park Royal
1936 transferred to Service Department, 1949
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGutteridge, Ray
Ray worked for the Standard Motor Company for more than 42 years.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGuy, William Ewart
William Ewart Guy had been a director of Guy Motors, Ltd., Wolverhampton, for many years, until his retirement through ill-health in 1951.
His technical education was obtained at Birmingham Technical College, and he served an apprenticeship with H. W. Ward and Company, Ltd., Birmingham, and the Lanchester Motor Company, Birmingham, and was later employed in the drawing offices of the Wolseley Motor Company, Birmingham, and the Standard Motor Company, Ltd., Coventry.
During the 1914-18 war he was a dispatch rider in the Royal Engineers, and just prior to being demobilized was in the Army Service Corps (Mechanical Transport) having risen to the rank of Major.
After leaving the Forces Mr. Guy acted as repairs and service manager, and production manager, with Guy Motors, and later became commercial director; he was also a director of the Sunbeam Trolleybus Company. For fifteen years he was closely associated with the technical administration of the War Office department dealing with mechanization, and with the design, development and production of military vehicles. His death occurred on 2nd May, 1954, at the age of fifty-six.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGwynn, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHackett, Arthur
My Dad was night superintendent over Canley Fletch and Radford! Arthur Hackett
Submitted by: Eileen HollinsHackett, Jean
I worked in the accounts dept. from 1961 until 1969. Mr Cannings was the supervisor of our office.
My father Arthur Hackett was night superintendent for for about 30 years.
Submitted by: Jean Barnes (nee Hackett)Haddock, Herbert Charles
Body Liaison Engineer Executive
21 years service.
Retired 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaddon, C
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaddon, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaigh, Doug
Canley Staff.
c1950. Cricket Team member.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaines, Charles F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Surrey, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHains, Thomas Noel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Durham, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHales, Frank
My Dad was working in 21 Shop (2000 build) during the 60s so I travelled into work with him and Ivor Kay, who also worked in 21 Shop.
Submitted by: Mike HalesHales, Michael
I joined Standard in 1966, at the Canley plant. Started working in the Final Finish (23 shop, I think) with Phil Robinson (trade union convener, he went on to be the Lord Mayor of Coventry) and Mac Mackay, as an Automotive Electrician.
Submitted by: Michael HalesHalford, R
Standard Triumph Apprentice Association
Chairman 1946-1948
(Subsequently) Honorary Life Member
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHall, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHall, Cliff
Paint Trim and Assembly Planning Section c1972
Flew Vultee Vengeance dive bombers in the RAF in the far east in WW2
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnHall, Luke
My father, Luke Hall, was at Fletch from 1936 until about 1960 as Works Engineer.
Submitted by: Pat PennyHall, Martin
My two sons, Martin and Robert were apprentices from 1976 and 1980. Martin has just retired after 42 years with the group and Rob is still there.
Submitted by: Pat PennyHall, Penny
I was employed at Fletch and Canley from 1954 to 1960 as a secretary. My husband, Jim, was there from until 1980 in the drawing office.
My father, Luke Hall, was at Fletch from 1936 until about 1960 as Works Engineer.
My two sons, Martin and Robert were apprentices from 1976 and 1980. Martin has just retired after 42 years with the group and Rob is still there.
it was a very good company to work for, like one big family.
Submitted by: Pat PennyHall, Percy
Paint Sprayer, Canley.
25 year service
Retired 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHall, Robert
My two sons, Martin and Robert were apprentices from 1976 and 1980. Martin has just retired after 42 years with the group and Rob is still there.
Submitted by: Pat PennyHall, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Brinklow, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHamilton, Bill
Bill Hamilton worked with Wally Edgar ( Garage Canley ) 1963 onwards sadly Dec
Submitted by: Kay HamiltonHammond, Martin
Buyer for presswork in Fletch North. Former apprentice mid 1970's to 1981 when transferred to Land Rover.
Submitted by: John CreminsHammond, Vic
Styling. Joined 1945 and left (to join Volvo) in 1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHampson, Arthur Albert
Mr Hampson joined The Standard Motor Company in February, 1941, as a Planning Engineer on aircraft construction. He was appointed Planning Executive in May, 1950 and Chief Planning Engineer in January, 1953.
Appointed Special Director of the Company, with the title of Director of Planning in 1955
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHancox, Raymond
Inspector in the Assembly Shop.
9 years service.
d. May, 13 1960 aged just 39
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHannaby, Joe
My father in law Joe Hannaby worked there after Arley pit closed in 1968 into the 70s when he had to finish work due to ill health, he was a material handler
Submitted by: Trevor AllanHanson, Col F.S.
DSO, MC
Appointed to the board of the Standard Motor Company 1936
From 1913 to 1936 he was manager of the Haunchwood Collieries, Nuneaton
Credited as joining Standard Motor Co. with Fergusons.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarban, W
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Harbourne, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarbourne, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarding, A
Foreman No. 3 Line, Car Assembly. January 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarding, Clifford
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Burnham, Somerset, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarding, William Henry (Harry)
Lived in Nuneaton and worked in the Herald Paint and Trim Stores. Worked from early sixties and until his death in 1976. Was a shop steward for T&GW union.
Submitted by: Brian W Harding (son)Hardwick, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHardwick, John
Studied for a Full Technological Certificate at the Coventry Technical College during the 1960s alongside working at the Standard Triumph Motor Car Company
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHardy King, Anthony
Pipe Fitter (then Fitter foreman) Maintenance Fletch South
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesHargreaves, Jennifer
Secretary in Dealer Development, Fletch. South
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarman, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarold, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarper, Gary
My pal worked at Canley, in various roles, and finished at the old Fisher and Ludlow plant on Torrington Ave
Submitted by: Tim TabramHarratt, Dave
I worked on the barb line in the 70's also my father in law Reg Settle worked on the herald line for quite a few years
Submitted by: Dave HarrattHarriden, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarriman, Frank
Finisher No 21 Shop
Retired 1971 after 12 years service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksHarrington-Biddle, Irene
Engineering Department, Fletch North
2 years. 1966-1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris (Mr)
Security Officer, Gate office Fletchamstead Highway, 1967
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris (nee Eburne), Joan
When I joined Standard-Triumph I worked in the Typing Pool at Canley, next to the Drawing Office. Later, I was secretary to Mr R. Sowerby, Pensions & Insurance, whose Office was in Ivy Cottage. I left 1966/7.
Submitted by: Harris (nee Eburne), JoanHarris, Charlie
Experimental Department.
Retired 1967, broken service starting in 1940
d. Nov 10, 1968 aged 65
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris, F
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Harris, Fergus
Worked in Production Purchase from mid to late 1970's. He also worked on Walsgrave Hospital radio as dj.
Submitted by: John CreminsHarris, Frederick George
My father was Frederick George Harris born in September 1913 in Oxford, but spent much of his youth in Bermuda Village, Nuneaton. He did work at Standard Triumph. You have a Fred Harris listed as c1929. Could this be my father. I have no other information.
(ED - We'll look into this)
Submitted by: Terry HarrisHarris, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris, John Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris, Mr
c1936 Supervisor Service and Spares department when it was at Fletch. North
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris, Reggie
Engine Assembly
46 Years Service
Died 6 October 16, 1969, aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris, Reginald Clarence
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris, Reginald John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarrison, F (Radford Foreman)
Cutter grinders at Radford foreman
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarrison, Jacqui
I worked for the triumph at fletchamstead Highway in the offices my father and brother also worked in the machine shop but unfortunately they have passed away so just me.
Submitted by: Jacqui HarrisonHarrison, Joseph Felix
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarrison, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarrison, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarrow, Ernest
Iron Polisher
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 ArchiveHart, Jeanine
Short-hand typist for W H Davis (Managing Director) c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHart, Joy
Shorthand typist in the Supplies Division, Canley Ref: 1968 -1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarte, June
Working in production purchasing. Keen Coventry City fan. Worked with me in 1977 to 1981
Submitted by: John CreminsHartley, John William
My great-grandfather worked as an Inspector at the Standard Motor Company, Canley from 1924
Submitted by: Jamie SullivanHartley, Ramsay 'Mac'
Like his father, Mac eventually joined the Standard Motor Company. He worked his way up to Chargehand and Foreman during the Fifties. He was based at the Radford Machine Shop for over two decades as Night Foreman. He enjoyed a close relationship with colleagues from all walks of life and over the years shared in the lives of men and women who knew him simply as 'Mac'. He was quite a storyteller. He related stories about his childhood days like playing pitch-and-toss, and winning, on his way to school. He told stories about his years at sea, tales which would keep those around him spellbound. He told stories about the goings on during the nightshift at the car factory. In his younger days Mac was a keen and successful darts player in the many local pubs and clubs around Tile Hill and Burton Green. He travelled to pubs and to work every day on his push bike and motor bike. On one occasion, returning home after a night on the ale, he parked his bike in someone else's garden, only realising his mistake when he was chased from their garden by a fierce dog. Mac was described by those who knew him well as a 'sound bloke'. Everyone knew if they needed a favour or wanted to borrow tolls or a few quid, they were always welcome at his home. If you locked yourself out, Mac would find a way in, one way or another. Until parting with his car at the age of seventy, you would often have found Mac on his driveway, wearing overalls, under a car, covered with grease and oil; or in his garage, fixing things or making his own designed replacement parts on his lathe.
Submitted by: Jamie SullivanHarton, Ethel Lily
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHartopp, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Dublin, Suffolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarvey, Bill
Started in 1966 as a trainee grounds man, moved into the stores in 1970 and progressed to senior storekeeper in 21 shop about 1973 until closure. Best working times of my life. Fabulous colleagues and a brilliant place to work.
Submitted by: Bill Harvey Harvey, John
Worked on 2000, Dolomite, Stag in 60s 70s on the Exhausts with John Harvey, great team we had it sewn up. good times
Submitted by: John ThomasHarvey, John (2)
Paint Sprayer, Allesley c1969
Service included 5 previous years
Married Sister Audrey Arnold of the Surgery
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarwood, Frank
Machine Shop, Standard Motor Co. c1930’s
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHasleton, Dave
Apprentice London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1967/68
Submitted by: Dave SmithHastie, Ken
Deputy Superintendent Final Finish c1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHate, Matthew Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHathaway, Charles Walter
Works Manager, Triumph
Died 1915
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHathaway, Lawrence
Son of Works Manager Charles Walter Hathaway
Pupil with Triumph Motor Co., 1921-24; then joined Hotchkiss et Cie, Paris; returned to England and worked in Experimental Department of Standard Motor Co., until becoming a draughtsman with Bristol Aeroplane Co. in 1930; joined experimental staff of Humber-Hillman 1931, Coventry Climax Engines, Ltd., as experimental engineer, 1933, and S.S. Cars, Ltd., as experimental engineer in 1935; became Chief Engineer, Coventry Climax, in 1938, and served on the Board of Directors, 1942-46.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHathaway, Sydney Cornelious
Son of Works Manager Charles Walter Hathaway.
Pupil Engineer (Apprentice)
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 ArchiveHawker, Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawker, Ernest William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Chard, Somerset, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawker, Mr (J)
Machine Shop, Cash's Lane c1926
Hawkins, Albert J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawkins, Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawkins, Frederick G
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Brackley, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawley, Robert W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Pembrokeshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawley, Robert William
Engine Assembly, Canley
Retired 1966 after broken service starting in 1919.
d. Oct 20, 1968 aged 72
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawley, Thomas Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaworth, H N (Ray)
Hon Treasurer of Standard Cricket Club c1961
Benevolent Fund Secretary 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawthorn, Kenneth G
Fitter Assembly. 39 Years Service
Service: 1932-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawtin, Edward
Worked on the last car to leave the track I have a photograph of him with the banner held above saying THE END
Submitted by: Gail MongerHay, Ray
Service Engineer c1959
Field Service Engineer c1961/62
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaycock, Aubrey Joseph
Tool Setter, Canley
49 years Service
d 15 Jan 1973 aged 64
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Haycock, Ernest Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaycock, Harold George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaycock, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHayden, Ken
Drawing Office.
Dad moved to Banner Lane when it was Standard then Massey Ferguson took over the plant and Dad continued with them. I know he worked on the development of the Triumph Herald code named 'Zobo". He did tell me that the Herald was suppossed to have an inward sloping rear window, but Ford beat them to it with the revamped Anglia so it was rapidly changed. I did go into the Banner Lane factory one Sunday as he had some work to do and as a young boy was very impressed when, after finishing his work in the drawing office, he took me down onto the factory where a few people were working and they all said "good morning Mr. Hayden"
Submitted by: David HaydenHayes, James Gerard
Birth 01 SEPT 1916 • Dublin, Ireland
Death AUG 1985 • Coventry,
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHayes, Margaret
My grandmother worked in the Buffet near the Herald Trim Shop from early 1950s to around 1963.
Submitted by: Denise BengerHayes, Robert Butterworth
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaynes, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaynes, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1864 Place of Birth: Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHazelton, D
Hearnden, Nick
Apprentice Materials Lab, Metallurgist 1978 to 1982 Fletch South
Submitted by: Nick HearndenHeath, Frank J E
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHeaven, Bob
I was a finisher on the "2000" (Barb) from '63 until the factory closed, I enjoyed my time there and made many friends !
Submitted by: Bob HeavenHebbard, Harry
Apprentice 1959
Captain of the Standard (Apprentice) football team
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHeins, Arthur
Buying office and responsible for all the junior management
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHellis, A
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 24 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHenderson, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Battersea, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHenderson, Ray
Engineering Specialist. Experimental
Service 1943 - 1986
Henderson, William J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHenderson, William John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Worthing, Sussex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHenrywood, Augustus
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHenwood, Julian
Service Training Instructor, Radford. 1972 .Besides conducting training courses, Julian liaised with Churchill Tools, assisting in the development of special tools required for servicing and repair.
Submitted by: John WhittallHerbert, Arthur Geoffrey Shirley
b: August 15, 1902
Machine shop and material control superintendent, Standard Motor Co., Ltd. (Aero Engine Division), 1936-39;
Invalided out of Royal Navy. 1920; served apprenticeship with Gloster Aircraft Co., Ltd., 1921-25; and draughtsman with Blackburn Aeroplane Co., Ltd., 1925-28; Senior Draughtsman, with Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Co., Ltd., 1928-33; Salesman with Alexander Duckham and Co., Ltd., 1933-35; machine shop and material control super intendent, Standard Motor Co., Ltd. (Aero Engine Division), 1936-39; Works Manager, Lodge Plugs, Ltd., 1939-50; Overseas Production Manager with Harry Ferguson, Ltd., 1950-53; General Manager, Production Division with Harry Ferguson, Ltd., 1953-54; Overseas Production Manager, The Rover Co., Ltd., 1954-56.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHerbert, John W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHerington, Basil Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHerrison, Thomas Cyril
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHewett, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Fazeley, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHewins, F
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Hewitt, Hilda
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHeyes, Matthew Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHeynes, Johnny
Draftsman c1935 Design Office.
Brother of Bill Heynes Chief Engineer at Jaguar
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHiam, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHickin, Florence
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHickin, Harry F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHickman, Gary
I worked there as a student in 1988. Then it was the Engineering centre. They were in the process of moving everything down to Gaydon, and closing the place. I working in the Emissions Labs near the bottom corner nicknamed Dingley Dell, close to Canley station.
Submitted by: Gary HickmanHicks, V R
Company Secretary Standard and Triumph Sales Ltd (1953)
London
Standard House, 37, Davies Street, Grosvenor Square, London
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHiggs-Cresswell, Leonard
Company registrar to The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. from September, 1935
D. September 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHigham, Frank Edward
Home Sales Director. Joined Company in 1936, Director from 1953
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHill, Alfred John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Studley, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHill, B. Alan
Publicity Production. Retired 1961 after 33 years with the company.
Started as Advertising and Publicity Manager in 1928. First editor of Standard and Standard Triumph Review.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHill, John
Roller test. (Testing cars at the end of the track in rocket range). And the emission control for export cars
Submitted by: John HillHills, Jacqueline
I worked there for Mr. Bernard Roberts, the Sales Manager and I bought a 13/60 (hard top) off the Fleet! Navy blue, posh dashboard, I was the bees knees!
I was Secretary to Mr. Bernard Roberts (Fletchamstead Highway). Sales Manager. We had a front office! Mr. Roberts was under Sales Director Lyndon Mills. Mr. Roberts was very "abrupt" and one day I had the courage to say to him "say please"!? The following day to staggered through the office door (he was only a little man) with this enormous bouquet of flowers for me to say sorry!! I also bought a navy blue Triumph Herald, a year old, off the Fleet! It had a posh dashboard!
Submitted by: Jacqueline HillsHind, W
Engineering design drawing office at Fletch North as a gear specialist on transmission for gearboxes.
Late 1950's till Closure
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksHindmarsh, John
In the spirit of the 'doing my bit' I obtained work at the Standard Motor Co factory, Canley, Coventry. I was first employed in the Time Office; to which all prospective employees reported. I looked so young the boss took pity on me and employed me there until I was 15, but did not disclose his reason at the time. Meanwhile I traversed this huge and diverse factory site each morning to collect each employee's 'clock card' for marking up and then returned same to the card holders in the afternoon. The factory's war production covered manufacture of the Blenheim Bomber and the De Haviland Mosquito Fighter/Bomber, together with military vehicle engine production and sundry items; employing some 4,500 personnel.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHinks, Mike
I started with Standard Triumph in 1964 fresh from an apprenticeship with AEI. I stayed with the company in its many guises finally being The Human Resource Manager at Gaydon for Product Engineering and retired in 2002.
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Submitted by: Mike HinksHirdle, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHirons, Elsie Evelyn
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHirons, Eric
1968 to 1978 Saab Shop, 10 shop and 3,4,5 shop. Happy days and nights!
Triumph Motors produced the SAAB Slant Four Engine for several years. A similar version was later used in the Dolomite and Dolomite Sprint. The Stag V8 Engine was also produced in the SAAB Shop.
Submitted by: Eric HironsHirons, Gertrude May
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHitchcox, Mark
I worked there in 79 on the dolomite and spitfire line worked on the last two spitfires to come off the line
Submitted by: Mark HitchcoxHitchins, Derek
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.
The Last Innsbruck
Submitted by: Derek HitchinsHitchman, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHobbins, Bill
My father Bill Hobbins was there possibly 1940's through to maybe middle 70's
Submitted by: Patricia ShimmellHobbs, Arthur
Process Worker at Tile Hill
24 years broken service.
Died May 21st, 1971 aged 51
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksHodder, Mick
Hodgkin, Alice E
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHodgkinson, Roger Patrick
Served apprenticeship with Daimler Co., Ltd., and Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1928-31
b: July 28, 1911
Joined Hollingdrake Automobile Co., Ltd., subsequently cost clerk, salesman, branch manager. Sales Manager and Sales Director. Served with R.A.S.C. during Second World War with rank of Major; taken prisoner with 18th Divn. at Singapore, February. 1942; demobilized January, 1946.
Managing Director, Hollingdrake Auto mobile Co from 1953
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHodgson, Audrey
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Banner Lane)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHodierne, Henry Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHodierne, Walter J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1861 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHodkinson, John
Electrician. Final Finish, New Assembly Hall c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHodson, Francis Hubert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHogan, Peter
Radford
30 Years Service
d 31 Jan 1973 aged 67
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHogan, T
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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Holbrook, Claude B (Colonel)
Joined 1918 as Works Manager (Triumph)
1930s. MD
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHolbrook, Jim
Transport manager c1965
46 Years Service
Retired 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHolden, John
Wages Supervisor c1973. Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green. More
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeHolland, John
Worked in drawing office next door to our office cost and accounts, forward radiator, had to access scale drawing when cost of part had increased a lot compared to previous month then I consulted Ron sutherland accounts supervisor, John was is his early 30s.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeHollingsworth, Alfred Caleb
Retired in July, 1955, after 22 years with the Company — he was employed in the Machine Shop — died on May 26, 1960 aged 71.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHollis, Henry
Employed by the Standard Motor Co., Ltd.
Sergeant 1866571 killed 22 June 1944 Age 19 UDEN WAR CEMETERY. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHollis, Thomas Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Offchurch, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHollis, William Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHolman, Basil
My uncle Bert Maynard was a tinsmith at Conley in the 40s, 50s and 60s until he became blind. My brother Basil Holman was a draughtsman at Canley too before going on to Motor Panels in the 70s.
Submitted by: Brenda MichelHolmes, Charles Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Spondon, Derbyshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHolmes, Ernest Joseph
Groundsman, he retired in April 1948 after 17 years with the company.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHolmes, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Atherstone, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHolmes, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHolmes, Paul
Worked there from the late 60s until he was made redundant in the 80s. He worked on the track and later on on snagging. He often used to travel to Honeybourne for snagging also as that is where they stock pilled the cars. At Christmas we used to recieve presents from the sports and social club.
Submitted by: Joanne Day - daughter Holt, John
My husband Gary Penney worked at Canley so did his Dad Bernard Penney, Kevin Penney, Mervyn Penney there uncle Wal Finch and John Holt.
“I worked with Kevin Penney in the press shop.” Kevin Moore
Submitted by: Vina PenneyHolter, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHoltom, Dave
My brother (Graham Holtom) and I both did our apprenticeship at Standard Triumph
Submitted by: Dave HoltomHolyfield, Graham
34 Years Service (Standard & Massey Fergusons)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHong Kong Charlie - see Charlie Gallacher
"Hong Kong Charlie ! I bought loads of stuff off him. His metal cupboard was like Aladins cave" Chris Dyne
Submitted by: John D\'ArcyHook, Gordon
Foreman, 21 shop; Production Manager.
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1979 - Body and Assembly Manufacturing Manager
1972 - Deputy Manager, Assembly Division
The First TR7 at Canley
Submitted by: Garry OwenHooper, Ernest James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Upton on Severn, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHopkins, Keith
Publicity Department. Service 1954-1980
C1956 Overseas Public Relations
Director of Public Relations
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHopley, W
Supplies Division and Sales Conversion c1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHorton, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHorton, Edward Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHorton, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHough, Harry
Member of the St. John Ambulance Brigade for 35 years.
Worked at the Standard Motor Co., where he started an ambulance division during the Second World War.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHoward, John
Howard, John
Production Control
Hi John thank you for adding your name - we never get any contact details and we’d love to hear more from you. Please send us an email with any memories you have - iwas@standardtriumphworls.co.uk (Editor)
Submitted by: John HowardHowell, Dave
Engineering Dept. More
Updated: Just came across your site and found that my name has already been added by Roly Whittaker!
I have a little more information on the photo of Brian Anderson's leaving, that Malcolm Whittaker uploaded.
I joined Triumph in 1978 working for Harry Reynolds and Brian England. After about a year, I moved to Tony Lee's Vehicle Development working for Kerry Cook. Very happy times! - Dave Howell.
Submitted by: Roland WhittakerHowell, Frank William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHowell, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHowey, Dick
Worked in finishing shop at Canley from 1957 to close
Submitted by: David hemings son in lawHoyle, Richard H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHubbard, Gordon
Worked in gearbox shop, latterly as an inspector started in 1950's and continued until retirement. Was treasurer of section social club and helped to organise days out and evening trips to big films in Birmingham. Bought a Mk 4 Vanguard on empty! Knee purchase scheme and later upgraded to 2000 Mk 1 Automatic. Also a member of Standard Triumph Caravan Club.
Submitted by: Phil Consadine, son in lawHudgell, Trevor
I believe he was the Chief Inspector, he was a very nice man.
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Submitted by: Martin CoxHudlass, Maurice
c.1902 Born, son of Felix William Hudlass
Apprenticed with D. Napier and Sons of Acton
Served as scrutineer at Brooklands
Worked for A. C. Cars
Worked for Standard Motors
1927 Joined the staff of the Royal Automobile Club (RAC)
WWII Captain R.E.M.E.
1947 Succeeded his father as chief engineer of the Royal Automobile Club (RAC)
1958 Died in Ealing, age 56.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHudson, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Emscote, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHughes, Brian
Apprentice started on the same day as me - 26 August 1968.
Paint Trim and Assembly Planning Section
Son of Gerry Hughes who was a supervisor in maintenance
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnHughes, David
Transmissions development. 1977 to 1978. Mainly TR7, TR8 and Lynx. Worked with Laurie Knight, Andy Todd
Hughes, James
Boilerman. Came down from Scotland after war, worked in the boiler room until retired aged 65 in 1975.
Submitted by: Marilyn HughesHughes, John
Years of service: May 1950 to September 1980. Clock no. 21167. Started in the Re-conditioning department then moved to the gearbox machine shop at Fletchamstead South Works
Submitted by: John HughesHughes, John Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHughes, Josiah
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHughes, Leslie
I worked in 21 Shop, Canley, from 1963 until 1977.
The New Assembly Hall was always called the `ROCKET RANGE` within the factory. At the end of the 2000 production, all the last cars were Estate versions. Carbodies (the company that turned the Saloon bodies into Estate cars) had a lot of bodies left over. Otherwise we normally only did 2 or 3 Estate cars a day. The 2000`s were fully fitted out , but were taken elsewhere to be mounted on their Engines, Gearboxes, and Axles, Etc.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHughes, Norman R
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHull, Ernest Abel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHull, Pat (Mrs)
Publicity, Fletch South, c1971
Lived at 83, Kirby Road, Earlsdon
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHumberstone, Carol
I worked there so did my Mother and sister. Remember those days with fondness.
Submitted by: Carol HumberstoneHumble, K
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Humphries, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHumphries, 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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Humphries, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHunt, Dennis
Until 1977, Personnel Manager at Standard-Triumph; it was his job to present the company's cases.
Based in HR Dept at Ivy Cottage
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHunt, Lynette
Secretary/Assistant to Triumph News. c1971. 5 years service.
Married 1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksHunter, Thomas Noel (Tommy)
Tommy worked in various departments between 1963 and 1978, ending his time there working in engine dispatch.
Submitted by: Garrett Hunter (son)Hurley, Ronald Ernest
Birth 20 APR 1912 • Atherstone, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Death 26 DEC 1987 • Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHurn, R
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Hurst, 'Tech'
Hurst, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHutchinson, Glen
Press officer for Triumph and worked in the Kremlin at Canley and then moved over to Longbridge .
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHutt, Arthur
My Uncle Arthur Hutt who won the VC worked In The Stores There Along Time Ago
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/arthur-hutt/
Submitted by: Adrian HiltonHutt, Jackie
I worked at Standard Triumph/Leyland Cars from leaving get school in July 1969 to May 1979 when I left to have a baby. I worked in the Planning Department at Fletch North first as a copy typist, typing the instructions to make the cars, then onto being secretary to Mr Vic Ellis, the Production and Plant Engineering Manager. Like lots of other employees have said, it was a great place to work a day the money was OK too.
Submitted by: Jackie HuttHylands, George
Competition Department
Allesley Service Division
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveIngram, Arthur
Employed from 1938-1948 with leave for the army. Worked on the car engines.
Submitted by: Adrian CrostonIngram, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveIngram, S
City & Guilds exam success. London Service Depot c1973
Ireland, Leslie
Design Draftsman
Submitted by: David MatthewsIsherwood, John
12 years. Toolroom Fletch. Died aged 51, June 14, 1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveIson, Jack Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Mendlesham, Suffolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJackson, Arthur William Richard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJackson, Charles Hugh Bainbridge
Secretary of Coventry Works Benevolent Fund from 1936 to 1949.
d. 1972 aged 91.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJackson, Charlie
Final Finish. 28 years
Ex Royal Engineer aged 84 in 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJackson, Ed
Fletch North Drawing Office (Eectrical Section)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJackson, Henry (Harry)
My father Henry (Harry) Jackson worked in Coventry for Standard Triumph for many years until about 1959. He was a metallurgical engineer by qualification.
Also his two brothers in law Charles Rumble and Edwin Rumble worked at the Coventry factory.
Submitted by: Robert Jackson Jackson, James William
Material Handler. 33 years service.
d. July 14, 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJackson, Matthew Henry
19 years service. Maintenance Engineer
Retired 1960
Pensioner. Died July 31, 1962 aged 71
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJackson, Nellie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Weymouth, Dorset, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJacques, Bill
Tool & Cutter Grinding Department
25 years service to 1972.
Full details
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Submitted by: Derek MakepeaceJagger, Barry
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 Matthews James, Albert
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 ArchiveJames, Norman
Standard Triumph Film and Photographic dept.
Photographic and Film Unit More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksJames, Vincent John.
My father who died in 1984 was born in Bargoed in South Wales in January 1918 and left school at 16 with a matriculation (1934). Like many very young men from South Wales at the time left Wales to find work. He came to stay in Coventry and after finding casual work then manged to get an apprenticeship as Tool Maker at Standard Triumph.
Dad did not start his apprenticeship at 16 but I don’t know how long he was doing causal work before he got the apprenticeship. He told us In the summer of ‘39 he was doing war work which we probably wrongly assumed was to do with military vehicles. Dad told us as soon as his apprenticeship was served he was made a Reserved Occupation category worker and ‘posted’ to work for the Ministry of Aircraft Production. Dad later got posted, I don’t think he had any say in it, to various places around the UK as an inspector of munitions (Ministry of Munitions?). Dad went on to train as draftsman, we think post war given the munitions related roles, and worked as a design draughtsman till his retirement.
Submitted by: Mark JamesJamieson, Bob
A fitter in No.7 Shop. Started in 1959 retired from Gaydon in 2001. 42 years.
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Submitted by: Bob JamiesonJardine, Charlie (Chum)
My dad Charlie Jardine (Chum) worked on Inspection in late 60s and 70s until the factory closed then moved to Rover, Solihull.
Submitted by: Chris JardineJarvis, Malcolm Sidney
General Machinist, Coventry
Service 1948-1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJarvis, William (Bill)
Maintenance supervisor, manager at Radford and later Canley.
Submitted by: Roger JarvisJeffcoatt, Arthur (Paddy)
Chargehand, Engine Assembly, 1929
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Ref. 1952
Chief Instructor. Civil Defence Unit
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Chairman of the Tennis Club 1938 Seen Here in 1948 Tennis
Submitted by: Cliff JonesJefferson, Alex H
Herald trim & finish 21 shop inspection foreman 1958 to the end !!
Submitted by: Alec C JeffersonJeffery, John Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJeffs, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJeffs, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJenkins, Bleddyn
I was an apprentice engineering draughtsman at Triumph from 1965-1970; worked on Engine design team
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Submitted by: Bleddyn JenkinsJenkins, Dan
Works Engineer
Triumph Birmingham, Forward Radiator
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJenkins, Gath
Paint Trim and Assembly Planning Section c1972
Member of the Standard Rugby Team 1948
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Submitted by: Malcolm DunnJennings, Edward
Fork lift driver Spares Dept
Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesJennings, Fred
Rear axle inspector:
I worked at Standard Triumph for 40 years, 27 of which were at the Capmartin Road site. At 16, I started doing my apprenticeship with Standard, working on the Vanguard, but then moved to Radford with the factory. I built the very first Herald through to the very last, only leaving when the plant closed in 1986. It was my job to make sure that nothing got through that wasn't perfect. I remember one car I owned where everything had to be replaced, except for the rear axle, that was the only thing that hadn't been changed!
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveJenns, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJerrams, Richard (Dick)
Sales conversion from approx 1970 to closure in 82
Submitted by: David TrivettJohns, A E
Factory Manager, Tile Hill
Ref: 1973
Ref: 1972
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJohns, Alex
Employee Car Sales Manager (Based in Ivy Cottage, on the first floor) 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJohns, Sandra
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Johnson, A C A
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Johnson, Alan
Alan Johnson worked there until the late 70s. Sadly deceased.
Submitted by: Sarah CarpenterJohnson, Alfred Douglas
Paint rectifier, Canley.
10 years service to 1961-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksJohnson, Cliff
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 MatthewsJohnson, Eric
In the 1960s Eric worked in the Lab at Fletch North. He was heavily involved in the new gas chromatagraphy research for controlling exhaust emissions especially for the American market. More
Submitted by: David MilehamJohnson, Frederick Augustus
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJohnson, Gayl
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Maudsley Road)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJohnson, George William
Storekeeper. Retired 1970 with 28 years service
d. July 14, 1972 aged 74
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJohnson, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJohnson, Sidney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJohnson, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJohnston, Andy
Assembly Shop. Tile Hill.
"It was a lovely place to work. There was great camaraderie. They weren't just colleagues, they were all your mates. It was a marvellous place to work."
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveJohnston, Muriel
Muriel Grimmett. Went on to become Coventry's first female funeral director. Grimmett & Timms until 1996 when the firm was sold but continued to work there until 2006. Muriel was born in Gulson Road hospital on April 30 1931 and in 1940 as a nine-year-old girl her terraced family home in Clay Lane, Ball Hill, was destroyed by a German Luftwaffe bomb as she slept in the air raid shelter at the bottom of the garden with her parents and sisters.
Submitted by: Christina CeairnsJoiner, Harry
Joined Inspection at Coventry during WW2
30 Years Service
1969 appointed Chief Inspector, Safety Standards
d October 1972, aged 62
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJolly, Roy
I was transferred for Rover to Triumph as an apprentice when Rover Triumph were combined in about 1973. Myself and Roy Jolly were the first 2 to move between the companies. Roy was on the drawing board and went on to show great engineering expertise in engine design at Canley, Longbridge and BMW.
Submitted by: Alan GoodwinJones, A
Liverpool factory. Died after a long illness aged just 25.
Leaves a widow and two children.
His chief ambition was to see Liverpool FC at Wembley, he achieved that last season when he saw them play Arsenal.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Albert (2)
Albert Jones was many times the club champion before and after WWII
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Albert Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Montgomeryshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Arthur George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Basil Bougliton
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Bernard
Chargehand
Welding Shop
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Jones, Bert
Spares. Retired 1961
24 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Jones, Bill
My dad worked there on nights for many years. Sadly he is no longer with us
Submitted by: Carol WallenJones, Bob
Competition Department
Jones, David
Fitter Herald trim & finish - amongst other places within the works
Played rugby for Standard Triumph
(Now David Seeley Jones)
Submitted by: David Seeley JonesJones, Douglas
My father - Douglas Jones, was born and raised in Coventry and spent his working life involved in the car industry.
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1936/67 - 1938
Submitted by: Ian JonesJones, Edward Vincent
Machine Tool Setter, Radford.
Many years broken service between 1932 and 1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Ernest Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Radnorshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Esther
I did my apprenticeship there 1973- 1977. My girlfriends Mum, Esther Jones, ran the canteen at Canley (Torrington Avenue). Her husband Tom Jones was the paint shop manager at Fletchamstead Highway.
Submitted by: Steve MatthewsJones, Frank
My dad worked there Frank Jones, 1970s I think it was, he also played for the bowls team xxx
Submitted by: Mandy FellowsJones, Frederick Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Harry W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, John
My father John Jones, worked there as a tool setter charge hand. He was there from about 1962 till the day it closed down permanently.
Submitted by: Ann-Marie StaplesJones, May
My Dad Stan Dunning, my Mum Mair Dunning, My Nan May Jones, my Sisters Linda Dunning,& Susan Dunning and Auntie & Uncle all worked there Wally Edgar & Jean Edgar 🙂
Submitted by: Amanda Jane ClarksonJones, Mick
c1956 Apprentice
Played in goal for City A team was also a very able boxer.” (Submitted by Robert Stansfield)
Mick played in goal for the City A team and was NABC boxing champion also turned out to be a half decent referee. (Submitted by Graham Walker)
Submitted by: Robert StansfieldJones, Thomas Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones, Wal
Standard Rugby Football Club team member 1948
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Wal didn't work at Standard Triumph factory however we are pleased to include him in the archive with his association with the Rugby team. ED
Submitted by: Maureen HolmesJones, Wilf
My Dad Wilf Jones worked there for 30 years he was a maintenance foreman
I believe on the rocket range.
Submitted by: John Jones Jones, William Peter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJones. Denise
Worked as a clerk in the Parts Department from 1970 to 1976. My colleagues included Marilyn Curran, Susan Cramp, Paul Waters, Roger Clarke, John Croft’s and Richard Morris. Our supervisor was Vic Sharp.
Submitted by: Denise BengerJones. Robert Kenneth, known as Ken
Was a toolmaker from the early 1950s to 1966 in the Tool Room.
Submitted by: Denise BengerJordan, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJordan, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveJoynes, Bob
Process Planning Section.
Also worked as a croupier in a casino in Coventry
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnJudge, Alexander Grant
Deputy Superintendent, Tile Hill.
11 years service to 1971.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksKavanagh, Geraldine
Worked in spares at Canley in the offices where Sainsbury's is now
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveKay, Ivor
My Dad was working in 21 Shop (2000 build) during the 60s so I travelled into work with him and Ivor Kay, who also worked in 21 Shop.
Submitted by: Mike HalesKeefe, F R
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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Keeling, Christine
Shorthand-typist in Supplies Division, Canley
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Keeling, Tony
My name is Tony Keeling and I was at the Standard Triumph transferring from Morris Bodies which was part of British Leyland 1968. I was on the Rocket Range for some time and Final Finish later transferring to Press Cars after the Canley Site closed we all moved to Gaydon.
Submitted by: Tony KeelingKelly, Patrick Gerald
Played in the Standard pipe band, 1950s
UPDATE REF July, 1960.
An inspector in Rough Stores, Mr. Patrick Gerald Kelly died on May 31, 1960 aged 25. His service totalled nine years.
We do not know if this is the same person (Standard Triumph Works Archive) - Anne can you help us?
Submitted by: Anne DoddKelly, Rita
My beautiful little mum Rita Kelly worked there in the 60s painting the grills for the cars. She left in 1964 to have me
Submitted by: Carole FlynnKelly, William J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKendall, Edgar
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKendall, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKendall, Thomas Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKennard, Frank
30 years service
Stock Control Supervisor
Retired 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKennedy, E
Tool Room, Banner Lane c1959
Chairman of the Bowls Club
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveKennedy, Roger
Draughtsman worked at Auto Body Designs in Dunstable part of British Leyland working on detail drawings and schemes for the code name "Bullet" But support was required in the main drawing office at Canley close to the launch there four of us from Dunstable used to travel daily to Coventry to assist with the last minute designs required. As a young motor enthusiast I was very excited to be able to walk round the factory and go to the design studio. I was very sad when I was called back to the office in Dunstable due to pay negotiation at Canley
Submitted by: Roger KennedyKenning, T
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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Kent, Harold
My father Harold Kent worked in the rocket range. He was there till the very end. Very sad how it closed down
Submitted by: Richard KentKenzie, John
Section Leader
Fletch North Drawing Office
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKershaw, Edmund
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Oldham, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKershaw, J
Radford c1972
Member of the Triumph bowls club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKerswell, R
City & Guilds exam success. London Service Depot c1973
Key, G W
Overseas Manufacturing Manager
c1965-1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKey, Neville
Experimental supplies manager, Fletch North. Around 1965 - 75.
Submitted by: Peter RussellKey, W G
Supply Executive, c1961
C.K.D. Packing Department c1962
Ref: 1968 CKD Photo
Overseas Manufacturing Manager c1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKeyser, _Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKeyte, George William
Production Paint Supervisor from October 1958.
Joined the company in 1956 and was in charge of the "new paint shop".
Died suddenly March 27, 1959 aged just 44.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKillingbeck, Ernest Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Lambeth, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKilmurray, Peggy
Jim Parkinson’s Secretary (Drawing Office)
Drawing Office
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Submitted by: Bleddyn JenkinsKimberley, T
Cycle Finisher
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 ArchiveKimberley, Thomas Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKing, Anthony
Joined as a graduate into the Systems department September 1971.
Submitted by: Anthony KingKing, Brian
1973 started in the Rig Test Dept at Fletch North, then Prototype Build. Left Rover Group in 1999.
Submitted by: Brian KingKing, Thomas Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKing, William Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Cork, Ireland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKingham, Charlie
DCM. Fletch South 23 years
Vice president, Works Branch British Legion (20 years)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKings, H C
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1864 Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKinnond, Brenda
I started there in 1952 packing parts for cars to be made in Australia, New Zealand, India. Then I moved to the trim shop and was there for 18 years altogether.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveKirkham, B.S.
Chief Receptionist & Training Officer, London Service Depot. c1973
Kirkham, John
I joined in August 1958, working in the Experimental Workshop Stores at Banner Lane where the final prototypes of the soon to be launched Triumph Herald were being made and tested.rnrnAfter a few months, I signed up for a five-year Apprenticeship and enjoyed a very interesting time working in the following locations; Gearbox Assembly at Fletch South, working on the assembly and testing of gearboxes, Engine Assembly at Canley, working on the assembly line and in the rectification area, Chassis Drawing Office at Fletch North in the Engineering Department, working with Draughtsmen and Design Engineers, Service Workshop and Repair Shop at Allesley, working on car maintenance and servicing, and accident repairs. Technical Publications Department at Banner Lane, Radford and Allesley, working on the preparation of Operator Instruction Handbooks and Workshop Service Manuals.rnThis provided me with excellent engineering knowledge and experience for the future working with very dedicated and helpful people.
Aug 1958 to Dec 1963
Submitted by: John KirkhamKirkham, Tom
(My grandad) Started in March 1941 and retired on 24th March 1979 (38 years). When he started they were making the DeHavilland Mosquito fighter/bomber - then he worked on sequencing the track - Vanguard / Mayflower / Renown / Standard 8 & 10. Also spent time at Banner Lane (Standard were there for a while) Worked for many years in the Specification office (Fletch North) and was a supervisor when he retired - died in July 1984 (aged 66)
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Submitted by: Michael WintertonKitt, Kathleen
My mum Kathleen Bryant (nee Kitt) was a cleaner, I think she cleaned in Ivy Cottage, and I think Sir John Blacks office. She used to bring home discarded drawings, blue, printed on cotton material, when washed made lovely hankies!!!
Submitted by: Ann ReeceKleiter, Fred
Crankshaft shop at Canley Supervisor.
c1930
Retired in 1948.
Knapp, Sarah
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Faringdon, Berkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKnatt, Henry Roy
(25), Royal Warwickshire Regiment, killed in action.
30 July 1944 Age 25 FONTENAY-LE-PESNEL WAR CEMETERY, TESSEL : Private 5126628
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKnee, Walter
Knee of 11, Evenlode Crescent, Coventry, who works in the press tool room at Standard Triumph International,
Took a day off yesterday (1961) to celebrate his golden wedding.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKnibbs, Harold
Banner Lane
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/life-at-standard-triumph/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKnight, Brian
1955 - 1968 Standard -Triumph ( Liverpool ) Ltd. Woodend Avenue, Speke, Liverpool 24. Apprentice ( Hall Eng ), Junior Draughtsman, Tool Designer. Worked with noted car men, Ted Chapman, John Morton, Neville Brownlow plus many others.
Submitted by: Brian KnightKnight, E
c1954
Chairman of the Standard Apprentice Association (12 years)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKnight, Laurie
Transmissions development. 1977 to 1978. Mainly TR7, TR8 and Lynx. Worked with Andy Todd and David Hughes
Knight, William Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Redditch, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKnott, Joseph Norman
My father. I believe he was a parts executive in Coventry, I believe. He left in the mid 1970s. He bought my mother a beautiful dark green Herald convertible, but sadly they did not keep that car. I would love to have it now!
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25 years Service. Executive, Technical Services
Started 1947.
Spares Division
Retired 1972
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Submitted by: Jane KeathleyKnox, D
No. 1 Shop, Banner Lane. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKnox, Jimmy
My dad worked at the standard Truimph 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 at that time was then British Leyland. My dad was from Falkirk in Scotland and came down to Coventry in 1960s to find work. My dad was by trade a coach builder/carpenter. After taking redundancy my dad returned to Falkirk and now has passed away in 2003. Thank you. Mr James Knox (son)
Submitted by: James KnoxKockelbergh, Reg
From 1945 Reg worked for Armstrong Whitworth at Baginton and at Standard Triumph (later Rover) until he retired.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveKockelbergh, Roger John
Worked in technical area where the staff produced items and cars to be exhibited at motor shows internationally.
Submitted by: Jill Baker (Daughter)Kovats, B
Herald Engine Line
Assembly Hall (Nights)
c1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveKrnjulac, Marko
I was a maintenance electrician at the Canley plant mid to late 70's, best job I ever had looking back on it.
Submitted by: Marko KrnjulacLaight, Richard
Worked as a trimmer in Herald shop,1972 till 1975 started first day for an hour and on strike next two days!
Happy days.
Submitted by: Richard LaightLakin, Victor
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLamb, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLambeth, Grace E
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLambie, Claude
My grandfather Claude Lambie worked on the Standard assembly line until the 1970's. Lots of happy memories.
Submitted by: Stephen RyanLancaster, Edward John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1865 Place of Birth: Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLangford, William James (Bill)
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 Toronto to Mexico City and back in two weeks in 1958, and to San Francisco and back in two weeks in 1959. The car never gave us any trouble. In 1960 we traded it in on two brand-new TR3As (one each), picking them up in England when I returned that July to get married: Mel was my best man. I sold that car when I went to university in 1962, but bought a used 1967 TR4A and a (very) used 1960 TR3A in 1980. By then, though, they needed more upkeep than I was prepared to give them! Still love sports cars, and (dare I say it) I'm now on my second Mazda MX-5...- beautiful cars! My wife and I now live in Victoria, British Columbia, while Mel still lives in Toronto. Good luck with this project!
Submitted by: Bill LangfordLapworth, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Atherstone, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLarner, Albert Sidney
Machine Tool Miller 12A Shop
10 years Service
Died aged just 47, 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLatham, Christopher
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Burslem, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLaurence, B
City & Guilds exam success. London Service Depot c1973
Law, Bill
c1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLawrance, Hubert John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Pewsey, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLawrence, Hubert
A chargehand in the Toolroom, Radford factory, retired after 51 years and 10 months with the Company.
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From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLawrence, Percy Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLawrence, Ralph
Cost Office Manager c1960's (submitted by Peter Russell)
My Section Leader was Ralf Lawrence who seemed to know absolutely every company part number by heart!
(submitted by Philip Moore)
Submitted by: Peter RussellLawrence, Vicky
Worked at Fletchamstead in the purchasing department boss was Mr Taberner, then in Canley in the control room, boss was Fergus altogether from 1963-1966
Submitted by: Vicky Smith (nee Lawrence) Lawton, Reginald Anthony (Tom)
Worked at Canley for many years, think it was on the inspection.
Submitted by: Gillian Newman (Lawton) DaughterLea, Bill
My dad Bill Lea, and uncles Joe and Stan Lea work at the Standard
Submitted by: Lynette McIntyreLea, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Wollaston, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLea, Joe
My dad Bill Lea, and uncles Joe and Stan Lea worked at the Standard
Submitted by: Lynette McintyreLea, Stan
My dad Bill Lea, and uncles Joe and Stan Lea worked at the Standard
Submitted by: Lynette McIntyreLeddington, Bert
My Dad, Bert Leddington worked there in the paint spraying bit
Submitted by: Heather CoxLee, Bob
Wish I had a pound for every time I came out the gates good old days great bunch of blokes great memories
Submitted by: Bob LeeLee, Charles Henry
15 Years Service. Retired 1957
Died October 14th, 1963 aged 72.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLee, J
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Lee, Jack
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Brighton, Sussex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLee, Ken
Worked as a bodymaker in the Competition Department and lived in Kenilworth.
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Submitted by: Martin CoxLee, Tom
I worked in main trim then the new assembly hall
My dad also worked there in 21 shop his name was ron lee better known as sooty
Submitted by: Tom LeeLee, Tony
High Speed Development Engineer.
Lee began working for Standard-Triumph in 1946, taking a short break to carry out his National Service before returning to a position in the firm’s Test Rig department in 1947. He got on well working alongside Harry Webster and Walter Belgrove, progressing in his field and quickly becoming recognised as a young talent. One of his earliest projects involved performance testing the first car to be released by Triumph in the wake of the war, the 1800.
His work eventually took him overseas to supervise the implementation of Triumph Herald production in Australia, before taking up the role of Chief Development Engineer.
Despite having a hand in the development of most vehicles to emerge from Canley during his tenure, Lee became well known latterly for his involvement with the TR7 and TR8. He remained passionate about the cars long after his retirement in 1989.
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLee, William Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Ashow, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLeech, Brian
Experimental apprentice.
I married Mick Leech in September 1965 and pictures of us both appeared in the Standard News. Mick worked in Experimental. His brother Brian served his apprenticeship there and his younger brother worked on Coach building. His dad, Joe, worked there for years but sorry, can't remember what department.
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Submitted by: Anne LeechLeech, Joe
I married Mick Leech in September 1965 and pictures of us both appeared in the Standard News. Mick worked in Experimental. His brother Brian served his apprenticeship there and his younger brother worked on Coach building. His dad, Joe, worked there for years but sorry, can't remember what department.
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Submitted by: Anne LeechLeech, Mick
Experimental.
I married Mick Leech in September 1965 and pictures of us both appeared in the Standard News. Mick worked in Experimental. His brother Brian served his apprenticeship there and his younger brother worked on Coach building. His dad, Joe, worked there for years but sorry, can't remember what department.
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Submitted by: Anne LeechLeedham, Roger
I worked with Jim Macquarie at the Standard Triumph along with Terry Briggs and Roger Leedham
Submitted by: David TrivettLeigh, Francis Dudley
3rd Baron Leigh (1885-1938), investor in Deasy, Austin and connected with Stoneleigh Motors. Director and chairman of Standard
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLeiley, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: North Walsham, Norfolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLenehan, Thomas
Paint shop worker he worked there for a long while till his death in 1972 aged 62 years. He travelled to work on his bicycle.
Paint Operative
Service 1954-1972
Submitted by: Margaret LenehanLenehan, Veronica
Worked in offices for Max Tyzick until about 1968 or 69
Submitted by: Veronica Lenehan ReedLenton, Gladys Ivy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Walsgrave on Sowe, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLenton, Josiah
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Walsgrave on Sowe, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLeonard, Albert
Inspector, Forward Radiator, worked in the Cherry Wood Road factory. Health and safety, track inspection.
Submitted by: Michael John Newcombe Leopold, Dave
Homologation Department at Fletch North
c1973 to 1980
Submitted by: Denise Hodges (nee Amphlett)Lewis, Dennis
My Grandfather worked on the boilers, I believe he was a stoker.
Submitted by: Matthew LewisLewis, Harry
c1940. Engine Shop 3XA. Chargehand.
Gear Cutting. Harry cut gears for Captain Scott's Polar Expedition.
Submitted by: Jean MasonLeybourne, James Cambell
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLiessman, Gustav
When Standard lost the Massey Ferguson contract I moved to Standard Triumph, where I worked in the Plating laboratory at Canley, the Research and Development laboratory at Fletch. South (this laboratory was managed by Gustav Liessman, an ex-German POW parachutist, who stayed on after the war – he was very influential on my training), the heat treatment laboratories at Fletch South and Radford and the Non Metallic laboratory at Fletch North.
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Submitted by: Terry ElliottLiggings, G, Miss
Secretary to J. H. Holbrook, Transport Executive c1961.
At the time, Mis Liggings had been with the company for 22 years.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLilley, Jennifer
Assistant Storekeeper. Canley Canteen.
18 years service: 1955-1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLine, Bertie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLing, W
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLissaman, Ray
Retired worked in Toolroom at Canley and Fletchamstead.I recognise many of the names on the web site, including track workers where we did the tracking fixtures. Many stories from the war and after were told by my fellow workers and my father Sid, chargehand Turner. The works children's parties used to be a feature every Xmas, we had to go through air frames to get to the canteen for the food. Playing on the field at the back of the social club and on the swings and slides ,now gone. I remember the crashed biplane on the field and the dances that continued through the war as my mother was barmaid and had to take me as my father was on ARP duties at night. I used to sing to the lads in the bar off the counter
Submitted by: Ray Lissaman Litchfield, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLitchfield, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLitchfield, Paul
I was a technical apprentice from 1964-69. I well remember Geoff Smith and others in your archive.
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Submitted by: Paul LitchfieldLittle, Herbert Douglas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Brighton, Sussex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLivesey, Frederick
Two days after celebrating his diamond wedding, Mr. Frederick Livesey died in hospital at Exhall on May 16, 1960 aged 83. Mr Livesey retired in 1951, after 21 years' service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLloyd, John
Joined 1946 rig test technician in the test section of the experimental department at Banner Lane.
Late fifties he was Manager of the Experimental Department.
Director, Chief Engineer of Triumph from 1966 to 1974
Engineering Director of Rover Triumph until he retired in 1980
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLloyd, Lenard
John Lloyd’s brother Len was a foreman in engine assembly No 2 shop in the 1960s.. He was responsible for No 5 line where the slant 4 and V8 engines were built. - David Mileham
Len was Johns dad - Susan Emily Freemantle
Submitted by: David MilehamLloyd, Leo Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLloyd, Steven
Electrician .I started in 1976 and served my apprenticeship with the company. I completed in 1980 and worked as a maintenance electrician at Capmartin Rd until 86, I transferred back to Canley from 86 to 94 and moved to Gaydon where I am now.
Submitted by: Steven LloydLloyd, Ted
My father Ted Lloyd worked in New assembly hall on production line. I believe he started there in 68 or thereabouts. He took redundancy in 1980 when production was running down. He was known as 'Tambourine Ted.'
Submitted by: Steven LloydLockley, Freda
Aircraft tappet inspection. 44/45
Employee check number 3952.
Married after leaving Standard and became Spraggett
Submitted by: Peter LockleyLoftus, Geoffrey James
Engine Assembly, Canley
Joined 1963
d. Nov 1st, 1968 aged 48
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLongmore, Martin
1968 -1979 Engineering and Technical publications
Read Martin's Life at Standard Triumph HERE
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLopuszanska, Asia
Postal Clerk, Canley
Left October 1966
Lord, Ernest Edward
44 years service, Fletch South
Died September 29, 1963 aged 62
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLord, Frank Kershaw
Consultant, Standard Motor Co., Ltd., from January, 1959
b: April 5, 1893
Served apprenticeship with John Holroyd and Co., Ltd., Milnrow, 1908-14; served with Royal Flying Corps, 1914-18; on engine testing with W. H. Dorman and Co., Ltd., Stafford, 1919-23; ratefixer with James Archdale and Co., Ltd., Birmingham, 1923-25; chief process and planning engineer with Triumph Cycle Co., Ltd., Coventry, 1925-35; Production Manager, Standard Motor Co. Ltd., 1936-50; Special Director (Plant), 1950-56; (Plant and Planning), 1956-58; member of Council, Production Engineering Research Association of Great Britain.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLord, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLovatt, Maurice
Experimental Department.
Banner Lane, 1958 Herald Project Engineer
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLovatt, Terry
Welder Canley, 10 years service.
Emigrated to South Africa 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLove, Arthur Leslie
He was my father, and sadly died with dementia two years ago. He was a Daimler trained Tinsmith.
Sheet metal worker c1959
"I was there from the start of the Herald, working as a sheet-metalworker in the Standard Triumph Service Department. "I was commissioned to cut the bodywork of a Triumph Herald Coupé* for the sake of advertising; I had to cut the bodywork from front to rear."
* This car, or rather half a car, still exists at the Coventry Transport Museum.
Submitted by: Melanie Jane MullettLovering, John (Jack)
Vehicle Test/Rectification & Emissions Dept at Canley, 1973-1987 approx. Died 21/09/2017 aged 94.
Submitted by: Martin Lovering Lowe, F
of 14, Melville Road. Coventry. Enlisted in the Sherwood Foresters, shown as Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. Served in the Lancers and was a Reservist: formerly employed by Standard Co. —Killed (buried at Bray Dunes - Nr Dunkirk ED) 29th May 1940
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLowe, H
Electrical Development Engineer Executive 1955
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLowe, Vic
Treasurer, Works Branch British Legion
36 years with Standard Triumph
Aged 74 in 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLucas, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLuff, Walter Fisher
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Flash, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLuson, Arthur S
Private secretary to Chairman Sir John Black c1953
Service 1948-1974
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLynch, Arthur
Manager, Apprentice Training (Rover/Triumph)
Ref 1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLynes, Alan
Chief Buyer - Production Purchasing 1970's until about 1981. Transferred to Land Rover Solihull.
Submitted by: John CreminsLynes, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMacartney, Charles
Joined The Standard Motor Company in 1921 as a mechanic in the Coventry Service Department
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMacartney, John
See feature here: http://triumphworks.co.uk/charles-and-john-macartney/
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMacDonald, Arthur
Canley Factory
Passed away 1972 (aged 55) after 11 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMacDonald, Yvonne
Salaries (she went on to sing on TV show with host Joe-Mr Piano-Henderson)
UPDATE: Yvonne, now Yvonne Bannan has been in touch...
Macintosh, Donald Alexander
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Mackin, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMackley, Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMacquarie, Jim
I worked with Jim Macquarie at the Standard Triumph along with Terry Briggs and Roger Leedham
Submitted by: David TrivettMadden, Andy
My 2 bros worked there . Tommy and Andy Madden ( andy is 82 now )
Submitted by: Maureen AnsellMadden, Tomy
My 2 bros worked there . Tommy and Andy Madden ( andy is 82 now )
Submitted by: Maureen AnsellMae, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMagee, Barbara
My father worked there in the spares division and I worked there as well in spares offices
Submitted by: Barbara MageeMaginniss, Mike
Technical Writer, Technical Publications Dept.
Left 1966
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaguire, Philip
Canley Factory
13 Years Service
d 26 Jan, 1973 aged 53
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMahoney, Robert
Cart Driver
Lived at 56, St Nicholas Street. Coventry
Ref. 23 April 1940 (aged 31)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaiden, John
Purchase Invoise Clerk. Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green. November 1968 to November 1973. Retired in 1973 aged 65. More
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeMaier, David Ludwig
Marketing Manager 1954-1965
Incl. Standard European Representative (1955)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaile, Cecil Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMain, Arnold Hubert
Canley. 25 years service
d. July 30, 1972 aged 60
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMakepeace, Derek
I worked at the Radford plant from 1960 till 1979. Starting as a trainee in machine shop on the Non-Current spares section Working under Mr Joe Waite and Sid Wilday as my Foreman. On finishing traineeship at age of 21 I was transferred to the Tool & Cutter Grinding Department 1966-1979. The photo shows nearly all the tool & cutter grinding staff. A great bunch of highly skilled men all prepared to show and train us youngsters. Some good characters from 1965 -1979. I still have an interest in Triumph matters as I own a 1972 TR6 and member of TR Register Coventry.
Submitted by: Derek MakepeaceMakepeace, Derek Roy
From 1960 - 1966 WORKED IN MACHINE SHOP AT CAPMARTIN ROAD RADFORD AS A TRAINEE 1966-1972 TOOL AND CUTTER GRINDING DEPT.
Submitted by: Derek Roy MakepeaceMakinson, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMakinson, Leslie Frank
Experimental Engineer
d. 1964 (aged 58)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMalik, M
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Malkin, Arthur
Foreman, F9/40 assembly section in No. 5 Shop
c1939
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMander, S
Organisation and Methods Manager c1959
Internal Auditor, Executive. 1956
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMann, Derek William
Triumph, Land Rover and Alvis Worker and a keen Bowler and Golfer.
Passed away on 20th August 2019, aged 82 years
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMann, William John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveManning, Arthur Raymond
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarde, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarklew, Harry
Harry Marklew was a foreman on the dud line (rectification area). Lovely man, went by the nickname of 'black harry' for some reason.
Submitted by: John D\'ArcyMarrs, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarrs, John Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarsden, Sheila
Sheila Marsden. Costs Office, Canley
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarsh, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: London, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarsh, 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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Marshall, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarshall, Walter George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Mountain Ash, Glamorganshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMartin, A. W. (Ted)
Executive in Charge of Cost Analysis Department c1956
Ref: 1954
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Submitted by: Bob EdwardsMartin, Edward W (Ted)
Started at the company in 1912. Appointed Sales Manager in 1931, becoming Sales Director in 1945.
Left 1949 due to ill health.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMartin, Eric
My dad Eric Martin did, he was a machine tool setter, untill he was made redundant
Submitted by: Helen CrossMartin, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1861 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMartin, William
Started as a trimmer on GT6 line. Came from Falkirk 1967 from Alexander coaches
Submitted by: Steven MartinMarvin, David
Presscars.
I worked in this department. My foremen were Albert Chapman and Tony keeling great days with good team.
Submitted by: David MarvinMason, Andy
Project development Engineer. Fletch North Left 1966
20 years broken service
Previously worked in Experimental Dept.
Carburettors, Fletch South
Then Served in Army for three years during WW2
Three years on the Jet Engine
then nine years Planning Dept.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Arthur William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Ben F
Sales Manager (Export) c1930's
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Update: Ben Mason, was one of my bosses when I did my apprenticeship at Jaguar. When at Standard, Ben was responsible for Home AND Export sales and as SS used so much Standard componentry for their cars, William Lyons offered him the Export Sales position at Jaguar after WW2. Ben was a truly great character. Brought up in an orphanage, he attended night school and was fluent in at least five European languages - albeit with quite a strong Coventry accent! He also developed his own version of condensed shorthand to reply to his daily dictation. I was working in his office one day on a confidential issue and overheard him dictating to his secretary. A consummate AmDram performer, he dictated his replies in various accents and had Joyce Batt almost wetting herself with laughter. She later told me this was effectively a daily occurrence. One of the best bosses I ever had.
Submitted by John Macartney.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Benjamin Francis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Edith
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, May
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Berkeley Square)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Mr
Company Secretary. Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green. More Retired 1972
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeMason, Ron
Ron was an amateur boxer in the 60s - boxing for the Rootes and Coventry Irish clubs, before becoming a trainer at Triumph.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Walter Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Leominster, Herefordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMassey, B
Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMathews, F
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Mathews, 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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Matthews, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMatthews, Frank
Driving cars off track to complete a water test to see if the cars leaked.
Submitted by: Frank MatthewsMatthews, Steve
I was an appy there 1974 - 1978, then vehicle development on TR7
Submitted by: Steve MatthewsMattock, Norman H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMattocks, Percy C
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaude, Ronald Edmond (Colonel, OBE TD)
Managing Director, Standard and Triumph Sales, Ltd.
Retired 1st Jan 1954
Educated at Rugby School. Became an apprentice with Deasy Motor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (afterwards formed as Siddeley Deasy Co.) and later joined sales staff. In 1911 became Sales Manager, of Austin Motor Co. Ltd., Norwich Depot. Served during war with B.E.F. in France—twice mentioned in Despatches and awarded O.B.E. Military Division. In 1919 rejoined Austin's as London Manager, leaving to become London Manager of British Motor Trading Corporation and Director of Bean Cars Ltd. Appointed Director of Car Mart Ltd. in 1928 and later of Dagenham Motors Ltd. Member of T.A.R.O. in 1939 and recalled on outbreak of war, to R.A.S.C. Later transferred to R.A.O.C. and promoted to Colonel. Released from Forces, 1945 and rejoined Car Mart Ltd. Group of Companies. Appointed to MD 1945.
Seen here 1957
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaudslay, Reginald Walter
Dick Maudslay, born 1871
Founder of the Standard Motor Co. 1903
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaynard, Bert
My uncle Bert Maynard was a tinsmith at Canley in the 40s, 50s and 60s until he became blind. My brother Basil Holman was a draughtsman at Canley too before going on to Motor Panels in the 70s.
Submitted by: Brenda MichelMaynard, 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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Mayo, Harold James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Plymouth, Devon, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMayoll, Douglas
Apprenticed as an electrician. Time served with company from approx 1968 to 1985 from Standard to BL to Leyland.
Submitted by: Alison MayollMcArthur, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcAuliffe, Jerry
My Dad worked at the Standard in the sixties, I think he worked in the stores, his name was Jerry McAuliffe, he drove a standard ensign
Submitted by: Marjorie HeanesMcBride, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Hillsborough, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcCabe, W
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 26 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcCann, Charles
My Father in Law Charles McCann worked at Standard Triumph in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. He was a Millwright
McCauley, Vincent T
Driver
11 Years Service
d. Dec 15, 1972 aged 32
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcCombie, John William (Bill)
Worked as Trim Purchase Manager from early/mid fifties until closure
Submitted by: Mark McCombie (son)McCombie, Mark
Worked there from 1972-1980 when production ended.
I ended up working on the Spitfire seat build on the rocket range, I remember going under the raised tracks. We had trimmers up and downstairs.
McConville, Tom
Security Officer
Submitted by: Gary DaffronMcCrossan, John
Does anyone remember my dad John McCrossan he worked there in the 60's. He was a shop steward along with Eddie Mcgarry. Sadly he died in 1968
Submitted by: Ann JonesMcCulloch, Tom
Competition Department.
Press Cars
Engine Experimental
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMcDonagh, Arthur John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcGonigle, Pauline
Typist in the Audio Pool, Allesley c1972
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Married Steven Hill (Engine Shop) to become Pauline Hill (?)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive McGowran, F
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
McGrath, P J
A millwright at Tile Hill Lane
Ref: 1962
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcGrath, Tom
My lovely late father in law Tom McGrath worked there for many years,he used to go home for lunch!
Submitted by: Tracy McGrathMcKelvie, Joseph
Worked at Banner Lane 1939 -43, then joined the Royal Navy. Passed away in 2011.
Submitted by: Joe McKelvieMcKenna, Annemarie
April 1963-January 1970
Costs Department
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Submitted by: Annemarie Mabbs (nee Mckenna)McKeown, 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 GarrettMcKnight, Horace
Turner
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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Horace McKnight, who was a turner in the factory, but he died of his wounds on Armistice Day.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcLaughlin, Mick
Toolmaker
Apprentice 1959
Standard Motors Amateur Boxing Club
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMcLean, Mike
Mike Mclean was also a Standard Motor Co employee.
Started at Banner Lane in the 1950's and worked in the Demonstration
Dept. then transferred to Fletch South Demonstration Dept. in the late
50's working under Bert Johnson. Left SMC in 1961.
I worked alongside him in both locations.
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Submitted by: Colin WaughMcLellan, Robert
Machine Operator, Radford
26 years service
d 4 Feb 1973 aged 59
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcMenamin, John
I worked in the paint shop, mainly on the, Wet Deck. That was until Michael Edwards closed us down.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMcMullan, John
My grandad worked on those production lines up to when he retired sometime in the 70's - John McMullan. He was a big Northern Irishman with huge hands.
Submitted by: Neils YardMcNulty, Alan 'Irish'
I did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977, I remember him.
Submitted by: Steve MatthewsMcRae, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Lentran, Invernessshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMedcraft, Charles Harold
Security Staff
Joined 1954
d. Oct 30, 1968 aged 56
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMedlicott, Percival
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMedlock, A R
Contracts Manager, Fletch South c1962
Ref 1968: More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMeek, Thomas Wilfred
Capstan Tool setter and operator at Banner Lane, Coventry
Submitted by: Mrs M E LangleyMeyers, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMichael Newstead
Mick Newstead was my dad & worked in the offices as Assistant Chief Buyer! He would come home every Christmas laden with a massive turkey, bottles of spirits & all sorts of goodies from his suppliers! Great times!
Submitted by: Val JonesMiddleton, A
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Milburn, Alan
Material Handler Canley. 1965 to 1969
(dates approx as we left Coventry and moved to Durham). Alan, my Dad died in 1972.
Submitted by: Jean AshMiles, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMiles, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMiles, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMiles, L T
Sales Ltd. Left and Joined Ernest W. Hatfield as Sales Manager in 1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMiles, P
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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Miles, Ron
I worked at Standard from 1950, the first five years on engine assembly then after redundancy a further five years in the body assembly shop. The Herald project was a bit 'hush hush' and revolutionary, and we were quite excited trying to sneak a preview.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMillard, Ann
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann MillardMillard, Gwen
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMillard, Harry
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMillard, J
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Millard, Jack
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMillard, John
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMillard, Molly
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMiller, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMiller, William Man
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMillett, Mr
Foreman No.2 Shop. WW2 years.
Aero engine parts
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMills, A.G.
In charge of Sales - Triumph Motor Company, Limited (pre war).
Flying Officer awarded DFC
Ref. 01 May 1944
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMills, George A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMilne, Charles Francis
Engine Fitter. Worked at Canley and Banner Lane.
Submitted by: Alexander Milne (son)Mintern, Alfred John
Service Dept. Standard Motor Co.
Killed in action, October 26. 1942 (possibly El Alamein - ED)
2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMitchell, Frank
My father Frank Mitchell worked at Triumph canley after morris bodies closed up until Standard Triumph closed. He was a spray painter spraying red oxide.
Submitted by: Frances SwanMitro, Mick
I worked in 21 shop fitting headlinings, working on 2000's, 2.5 pi's and Dolomites, I worked there from 1974 till 1978, the bodies came into 21 shop, already painted, on a constant procession of artic lorries up and down the M6 from Halewood, they said it was the world's longest track. Also worked in rocket range and Herald paint and trim. They were happy days.
Moakes, June
Secretary to Mr. Goymer, Home Service Executive, Allesley
Ref 4 years 1959-1963
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoffatt, Bill
British Legion Drum and Pipe Band.
Joined 1945
Banner Lane, Canley, Radford and Gearbox Shop, Fletch
d. 1972 aged 68
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMohan, Eileen
Worked as a comptometer operator in the wages department from 1956 until 1963. Married in 1962 name changed to Butterly and left to have a baby October 1963. http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/comptometers/
Submitted by: Eileen ButterlyMoir, Alan
Apprentice. London Depot at Park Royal
ref: 1956 and 1954
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMolesworth, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMolesworth, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMonk, F
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Monks, Arthur
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoore, Alan
Tinsmith
Alan was also a Side Drummer, Tenor drummer and Bass Drummer for the Standard Pipe Band for over 50 years.
Alan used to run the Saturday Hospital fund.
Work colleagues often mentioned: Ted Graham, Wally Dunlop, Geoff Townley, Wally and Jean Edgar, Joe King, Dave Murdoch and Jim Tudhope.
My dad. He retired in 1993
Submitted by: Lindsey DeaconMoore, B (Miss)
Accounts Department, Banner Lane. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoore, Charlie
My dad Charlie Moore worked as a fitter in the 60s ish, he was a shop steward for years, after the downfall went on to be national organiser for the AUEW, always fought for the working man's rights.
Submitted by: Tony MooreMoore, Dick
Cost Office at Canley
The department was run by Manager Dick Moore c1960's
(My first job on leaving school was as an office junior in the Cost Office at Canley in June of 1963).
Submitted by: Philip MooreMoore, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoore, Henry Albert
Cellarman. Recreation Club
18 years service
Joined the Company in 1950
d. Oct, 30 1968 aged 56
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoore, Horace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Hartshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoore, Mick
Experimental
Moore, Phillip
My name is Philip Moore and my first job on leaving school (without qualifications) was as an office junior in the Cost Office at Canley in June of 1963.
The department was run by Manager Dick Moore (very strict but well respected man) and my Section Leader was Ralf Lawrence who seemed to know absolutely every company part number by heart! I remember many other colleagues too.
Too much happened to record it all here but the wonderful experience, training and opportunities that I experienced led me into a 40 yr career in the Standard Triumph and later Jaguar Cars.
Costs Department c1969-1970
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Submitted by: Annemarie Mabbs (nee Mckenna)Moore, Ralph Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoreley, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Balsall, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorgan, Allan
Used to work in the Herald shop in 69-70 mainly on night, before that was at Honeybourne in Evesham, used to get buses every morning from the factory, working out there in the summer was like being in a holiday camp, great old days
Submitted by: Allan MorganMorgan, Betty Lillian
Clerk/Typist
Birth 18 AUG 1926 • COVENTRY West Midlands England
Death 28/01/2016 • Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorgan, Edward
Inspection Canley
Retired 1969.
26 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorgan, John
John worked for 18 years at BTH Coventry as a machine operator, he then spent another 11 years at the Standard Motor Company as a setter and he finally retired after another 11 years as an inspector.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMorgan, Terry
Started as an Apprentice Body Draughtsman in May 1960.
Hi Terry - thanks for adding your name - why not drop us an email with some of your memories?
iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk (Editor)
Submitted by: Terry MorganMori, Bill
I WORKED on the Triumph Herald from 1959-71.
The first ones were built at the Canley plant in April 1959, all components coming in red primer ready for assembly, until the following year when we moved to the Torrington Avenue plant where a new track and paint shop had been built. From then on, until the end of production of the Herald range, all components came in bare metal and after assembly were primed and then transported to Canley for colour spraying and final finish.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMorrin, John William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Alfred Holt
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Ann
(Possibly) Comps. and Wages Dept., Fletch South
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Identical Twin Sister to Carol Morris.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Carol
Comps. and Wages Dept., Fletch South for five years
Ref 1963
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Identical Twin Sister to Ann Morris.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Cyril
Senior Industrial Relations Officer
Based in Ivy Cottage HR
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, F.W
Hon Treasurer ST Apprentice Association c1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Fred
Fred worked on the barb line from 1963 till 1975 then emigrated to Australia.
Submitted by: Christopher GouldMorris, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Sheila
Secretary to Mr L F Taylor, Final Finish superintendent, for four years
c1959-1963
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Walter
10 years Service chargehand in Gang 76. No. 5 Shop, Canley
Emigrated to USA June 1960
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorrison, Harry
My father worked there Harry Morrison 70's I worked in one of the offices Jayne Morrison also i was there in 70's
Submitted by: Jayne Connell nee MorrisonMorrison, Jayne
I worked in one of the offices. I was there in 70's
Submitted by: Jayne Connell nee MorrisonMorton, Len (Jr)
1964 machine shop
Inspection in early 1972
Redundancy 1979
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Submitted by: Len MortonMorton, Len (Snr)
My late father Len Morton, (same name as myself) started at the Standard in 1935/6 and apart from his war service stayed on till the final closedown in 1980.
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Submitted by: Len MortonMulholland, Jimmy
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 GarrettMulligan, E
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Mulligan, Michael
I worked at canley with my father peter mulligan in the 70s he worked in the press shop and I worked on the drilling section names I remember Roy Bickley ted Howells jack Heath the formans name was Morris can't remember his surname but a smashing chap he retired and Gordon reay took over the reins.I was the youngest in the shop and was well looked after by all the other lads.when Michael Edwards closed the plant in 1980 a lot of the men never worked again.Some managed to get jobs at the jag and Chrysler but many left the car industry and engineering industry all together
Submitted by: Michael MulliganMulligan, Peter
I worked at canley with my father peter mulligan in the 70s he worked in the press shop and I worked on the drilling section names I remember Roy Bickley ted Howells jack Heath the formans name was Morris can't remember his surname but a smashing chap he retired and Gordon Reay took over the reins.I was the youngest in the shop and was well looked after by all the other lads.when Michael Edwards closed the plant in 1980 a lot of the men never worked again.Some managed to get jobs at the jag and Chrysler but many left the car industry and engineering industry all together
Submitted by: Michael MulliganMullis, Frank
Foreman, No 15 Shop (Trim)
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Submitted by: Carmel LangdonMulrennan, Thomas Joseph
Employed from 1964 or 1965 to 1971 when he left to emigrate to Australia. Was a tester at the end of the line.
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Submitted by: Michael Thomas Mulrennan (Son of Thomas Joseph Mulrennan)Munnis, Cyril
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMunster, Fergus
Worked at Canley. Moved up to Speke,Liverpool in 1969 or 1970.
Submitted by: Frances MunsterMunster, John
My husband John was Superintendant of the Plant. His brother (Fergus) moved up to Speke outside Liverpool, in 1969 or 1970. John left the company in 1975 as we and our children emigrated to Canada.
Submitted by: Frances MunsterMurdoch, R
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Murdock, William Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMurphy, James (Jim)
Dad (James (Jim) Murphy ) worked there for many years then went to Massey Ferguson in the 60s and mom (Margret Murphy) worked night shift there in the war when it was an armament factory.
Submitted by: Ken MurphyMurphy, Janice E
nee Janice E. Kershaw. Was employed in Wages Department from 1965 to 1975, on the 10th February 1973 Janice became Mrs. Janice E. Murphy.
We have lived and raised a family in Canada since 1975.
(Thanks Paul)
Submitted by: Paul MurphyMurphy, John (2)
Paint Shop, Tile Hill
11 years service
Died May 15th, 1971 aged 59.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksMurphy, Margaret
Mom (Margret Murphy) worked night shift there in the war when it was an armament factory.
Submitted by: Ken MurphyMurphy, Marie
My Sister Marie Murphy worked in the telephone exchange until the Triumph closed.
Submitted by: Martin MurphyMurphy, Martin
My dad worked on the tracks I think what they called the Dudline. Then became a charge hand and travelled to Honeybourne and worked on the rectification side of things, making sure the cars that had minor problems were put right.
My Sister Marie Murphy worked in the telephone exchange until the Triumph closed.
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Submitted by: Martin MurphyMurphy, May
I think she worked in salaries but not 100% sure.
May Schmida, nee Murphy
Submitted by: Martin MurphyMurphy, Patrick (Pat)
Postroom.
'Postman Pat' delivered the post around the firm!
Submitted by: Martin MurphyMurray, Alex
I worked at Standard Triumph 63/74 before moving overseas .
I only ever worked night shift in number 5 Shop and had no reason to go to the rest of the plant as most was closed overnight
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMutton, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMyatt, John
My dad worked there from 1969 to 1999 he worked in the engine shop before that he worked at Rootes
Submitted by: Maxine MarshMyles, Paddy
I started as an apprentice in 1967, worked 3,4,5 machine shop, cutter grinding, rocket range, experimental depts, left to go to masseys 1978
Submitted by: Paddy MylesNash, A
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Nash, Arthur
Was the office clerk, previously worked in one of the production workshops, previously Catering Corp - and made our wedding cake!
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Submitted by: Mike HinksNasmyth, Alexander Gillies
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNasmyth, Joseph Robertson
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNason, Barbara
My Dad Gordon Sutton worked there in the 60s to 71 also my Aunt Barbara Nason
Submitted by: Caroline CartwrightNaughton, Patrick J
Engine Fitter, Canley
Broken Service from 1941 to 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNeal, Harold
My dad Harold Neal worked there before the war and then returned there after.
Submitted by: Jan NealNeale, Frank
Worked at Standard Triumph and Unipart. Lived in Attleborough, Nuneaton
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNeale, W
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Neary, Tom
Maintenance Department.
16 years service
1950-1966
Needham, Richard
Middle East Service Engineer
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNelson, James Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNesden, June
Norman Nesden and June Nesden. My dad worked in the factory and my mum was a secretary. In the 70 s to the 80 s
Submitted by: Sallie Nesden ThomasNesden, Norman
Norman Nesden and June Nesden. My dad worked in the factory and my mum was a secretary. In the 70 s to the 80 s
Submitted by: Sallie Nesden ThomasNeville, Henry
Irish born moved to Coventry age 18 worked at Triumph for a number of years testing all the cars. He is still in Coventry so could get lots more info.
Submitted by: Cathie Bloxham nee Neville, AustraliaNewcombe, Brian
My Dad Reg Newcombe worked there for 47years and my brother Brian Newcombe, work as apprentice and then moved to Gaydon.
Submitted by: Judith RedfernNewcombe, Michael
Cost clerk at Accounts Office. Forward Radiator Bordesley Green from 1969 to 1973.
Ron Sutherland accounts supervisor, Derek Digger works accountant, John Maiden retired in 1973 purchase ledger clerk. My age in 1969; was 22 my wage then was £18 per week.
My job costing the Triumph Herald and Spitfire car bodies.
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Submitted by: Michael NewcombeNewcombe, Reg
My Dad Reg Newcombe worked there for 47years and my brother Brian Newcombe, work as apprentice and then moved to Gaydon.
Submitted by: Judith RedfernNewey, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNewman, Arthur Percy
Production Control
Service 1943-1971
d. Dec 4, 1972 aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNewman, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNewton-Mason, H
Company Secretary. The Forward Radiator Company.
Triumph Motors (Bordesley Green)
50 Years Service. Started September, 1922
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNicholls, Harry B
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNicholls, J
City & Guilds exam success. London Service Depot c1973
Nicholls, Stuart
21 Shop
Submitted by: Stuart NichollsNieta, L
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Nixon, Harold
The retired engineer, who worked in the car industry in Coventry including Triumph, Rover, Standard and Humber
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveNolan, Allen
My dad Allen Nolan worked there till around 1977/78 when he took his redundancy. I remember when I was little he had to go in one day for something but he wasn't working and took me with him. I came out with a pocketful of money to get sweets that all his friends had given me. When he passed away in 2014 we had his wake at the Triumph club and my brother was married there. Myself and my 3 sisters were all members of the standard swimming club and always did our swim for the Shields and the river severn swim. Many a happy time.
Submitted by: Adele BurtonNoon, George Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNoon, Melanie
I worked in the cottage at the end of hearsall common i was on a yts
Submitted by: Melanie NoonNorbury, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNorth, Bill
Finisher, Herald Trim
Retired 1973 after long service
Part of the Screen Gang and Draught Well Gang
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNorth, Charles W
Machinist
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveNorth, Edith Ethel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveO'Brien, Vic
Superintendent, Ex-Coventry City Football player.
Tile Hill Factory in Torrington Avenue
Submitted by: Bob Owens O'Connor, Dick
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 GarrettO'Keeffe, Jim
My dad Jim O'Keeffe worked at the Standard in the early sixties. He was also the goalkeeper for their work football team.
Thanks Helen - hope you see this because here is a photo of him:
Standard Football Team 1959
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Submitted by: Helen O\'KeeffeO'Mara, Les
Worked on the track from the early 60s until he was made redundant in the 80s
Submitted by: Joanne Day O'Neill, Phil
My grandad Phil O'Neill worked at the Standard for years after the war (was a train driver before that)
Submitted by: Mark BrainO'Really, Matthew
My dad was a supervisor there his name was Matthew o ' really sadly he passed away in his 30s
Submitted by: Kathy Busby O'Reilly, Francis
Auto electrician, Main Trim shop and TR7 Line 1976-80 with Sid Mellor, John Smith, Foreman was Charlie West
Submitted by: Francis O’ReillyO’Connor, Jim
Dad worked at Canley from circa 1963-1975. He sadly passed away in 1998.
Submitted by: Chris QuinneyOldroyd, Arthur
Apprentice, 1962 Tinsmith
Introduction
Tug of War
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveOliver, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveOrr, William Charles Edward
Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1916; drawing office.
Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1930-38; works manager,
b: June 26, 1902
Armstrong Siddeley, 1926-30; in charge experimental engine section, Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1930-38; works manager, then works director, Jaguar Cars, Ltd., 1938.
Manager, Car Division, Armstrong Siddeley Motors, Ltd.,1957-59
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveOrrell, Stanley
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Bolton, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveOrton, Fred
Foreman of the Paint Shop
Born 26/9/1901
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveOrton, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveOrton, Sydney
33 years service.
Retired 1961. Died, aged 66 October 14, 1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveOsborne, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Keresley, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveOsborne, G
Over, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveOverton, William (Bill)
No. 2 Shop, Banner Lane c1952
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Ratefixing Department, Canley c1960
Submitted by: Cliff JonesOwen, Carol (nee Bartholomew)
Typing Pool Supervisor where I met her and married her in 1967
Submitted by: Garry OwenOwen, Garry
Apprentice 1962-1967, worked in body shop, Final Assembly, Body Development, Torrington Avenue Body Shop, Body Tooling and Cost Investigation then left after finishing apprenticeship. Returned 1978- 82 as Chief Industrial Engineer and then Works Manager.
Submitted by: Garry OwenOwen, Garry
My father in law use to work in the Experimental shop, for a number of years
Submitted by: Ian FraserOwen, Wally
My husband Wally Owen worked in the new assemble hall on the track inspection around 1964 till the plant closed
Submitted by: Debbie OwenOwen, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveOwen, William
Worked in the machine shop....I think. 1930's through to 1960's?
Talked of there being a ghost who used to keep undoing his shoe laces!
Submitted by: Jill Whelan ( Owen)Packe, Valerie
I worked as a Clerk/Typist in the Unit Reconditioning Office on the Fletchamstead Highway from approx. 1964 to 1968. Hope to meet up with ex colleagues.
Submitted by: Valerie ThorleyPailes, Frederick John William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Walworth, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePails, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Gateshead, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePainter, Joseph Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePalmer, Diane
I worked there part time as shorthand typist 1960. First time I experienced striking!
Submitted by: Diane PalmerPalmer, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParham, Gordon Phillip
Apprentices' Supervisor.
Physical Training Instructor. Standard Triumph Apprentice Association.
c1954
c1960
Photo
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParham, Patricia Edna
Worked at Standard Triumph c1954.
Married Gordon Phillips Parham (Apprentices Physical Training Instructor) in 1954
Maiden Name: Patricia Edna Smith.
From Tile Hill
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParish, Albert Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Halesowen, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParker, Clarrie
Plating Shop and Black Dip.
Service 1944-1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParker, Denis
16 Years service. Sales and Sales Despatch Departments
Left 1947
Parker, F.N.
Bombardier F. N. Parker, who in peace-time played for Standard Motors Football team.
Ref. 07 December 1943
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParker, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParker, Herbert Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParker, Mary Jane
Canteen. 15 years Service
Retired 1957
Died July 12, 1962 aged 78
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParker, Richard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParkes, Ellen
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParkes, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParkes, William J
Supplies Manager. Service of 25 years
Died aged just 45 in 1957
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParkinson, Jim
Engine Design.
Started at Cash's Lane in 1930.
Retired 1976
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveParnell, Phyllis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParry, James Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Blakenhall, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParsons, George
Millwright's Mate. 11 years service. Retired 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParsons, George Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParsons, George Reginald
Birth 28/11/1905 • Higham on the Hill, Leics
Death 29/11/1981 • Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveParsons, H (Tadge)
Spline grinding section (Gearbox Dept, Fletch)
Parsons, Irene
My mother Irene Parsons worked in the comptometer room at Standard Motor Co around 193? to 1939 approx
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/comptometers/
Submitted by: Peter LewisParsons, Thomas James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePartridge, Benjamin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Darlaston, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePartridge, Derek
Triumph Bordesley Green
Service 1963-1973
d 25 Jan, 1973 aged 40
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePartridge, Maurice
Inspector Saab Machine Shop
7 years Service
Left company (to run 'Corner House' - a Hotel, 218 Central Drive, Blackpool) in 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePatten, John
I joined the Light Commercial Veh. Dept headed by John Savory in Fletch South. When John Savory retired the dept became the Fleet Sales Dept and the new fleet manager was John Patten.
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Submitted by: Jim BarberPatter, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePaul, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePaul, Pierre
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePaulley, Les
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Pavey, Cliff
Worked at Canley and then transferred to Banner Lane
Submitted by: Lawrence PaveyPayne, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePayne, Percy W T
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePeacock, Les
JRT Commercial Apprentice 1977 to 1981 in Production Purchasing
Submitted by: John CreminsPeacock, William Shakespere
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePeakman, Raymond Samuel
Worked at the Standard Triumph, Rolls Royce
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePearce, Chris
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Pearce, Dave
My ex Dave Pearce worked there in the early 70s
Submitted by: Jenny TeddsPearce, Jack
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Erith, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePears, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePears, Thomas Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePearse, Billy
My dad, uncle and grandad worked here. Billy Pearse, Charlie Pearse and Billy Pearse snr
Submitted by: Emma MariePearse, Billy snr
My dad, uncle and grandad worked here. Billy Pearse, Charlie Pearse and Billy Pearse snr
Submitted by: Emma MariePearse, Charlie
My dad, uncle and grandad worked here. Billy Pearse, Charlie Pearse and Billy Pearse snr
Submitted by: Emma MariePearson, Albert William
My father - 10/01/22 (now deceased) travelled from Stockingford in Nuneaton to work at Triumph Canley Plant. He was a track worker on 2000's, 1500's, Spitfire etc. He must have started work there about early 1960's and he was there till the plant closed about 1976/1977(?) I know he worked night shifts for some time. I remember when l was about 10yrs old (1971) and dad took me into his workplace and all l remember is how incredibly noisy the place was... which probably explained his hearing problems in later life!
Submitted by: Antony PearsonPearson, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePearson, Robert
My Dad and two uncles worked there. Fred Bottrill, Arthur Bottrill and Robert Pearson.
My uncle Bob worked as a grinder I don't know where in the factory but he retired at 65 in about 1982.
Submitted by: Tony BottrillPearson, Simon
Management trainee, Western Avenue; Berkeley Square showroom - export sales; Bekley Sqw House Leyland Motor Corporation PR department; Standard Triumph PR Executive, Canley; BL Motor Sport Manager.
1966 to 1977
Submitted by: Simon PearsonPeasgood, Margaret
Telephonist at Tile Hill Ref 1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePeeters, Jeff
Jeff’s tongue in cheek own words “The Transport Operations Executive”
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Submitted by: John WhittallPegg, Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePendleton, Billy
Transport Dept.
34 years service.
Retired October 1971
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksPeniket, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePenney, Bernard
My husband Gary Penney worked at Canley so did his Dad Bernard Penney, Kevin Penney, Mervyn Penney there uncle Wal Finch and John Holt.
“I worked with Kevin Penney in the press shop.” Kevin Moore
Submitted by: Vina PenneyPenney, Gary
My husband Gary Penney worked at Canley so did his Dad Bernard Penney, Kevin Penney, Mervyn Penney there uncle Wal Finch and John Holt.
“I worked with Kevin Penney in the press shop.” Kevin Moore
Submitted by: Vina PenneyPenney, Kevin
My husband Gary Penney worked at Canley so did his Dad Bernard Penney, Kevin Penney, Mervyn Penney there uncle Wal Finch and John Holt.
“I worked with Kevin Penney in the press shop.” Kevin Moore
Submitted by: Vina PenneyPenney, Mervyn
My husband Gary Penney worked at Canley so did his Dad Bernard Penney, Kevin Penney, Mervyn Penney there uncle Wal Finch and John Holt.
“I worked with Kevin Penney in the press shop.” Kevin Moore
Submitted by: Vina PenneyPenny, Edward William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePenrice, Ivor J
PR from 1946 until 1958
Public Relations Manager c1953
Public Relations Executive c1955
Resigned 1958 More
Home Location
1939 Ivor was conscripted to join The Standard Motor Company’s drawing office as a draughtsman at Canley for the war effort.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePercival, James
b: June 6, 1908
Body draughtsman, Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1931-36
Served apprenticeship to motor body design with Willys-Overland, Crossley, Ltd., Stockport, 1922-28, and as body draughtsman, Hillman Motor Co., Ltd., 1928-30; body draughtsman, Humber Motor Co., Ltd; body draughtsman, Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1931-36; Chief body designer, Fisher and Ludlow, Ltd., 1936 to 1959
Director of Fisher & Ludlow 1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchivePercy, Harry
My Dad Harry was a Design Engineer at Canley in the 1970’s. He bought a 1972 (‘K’) Sapphire Blue GT6 from a colleague in 1974, which they kept for many years. I am now the proud owner.
Submitted by: Mike PercyPercy, Hazel
My Mum Hazel worked in the Drawing Office at Canley in the late 1970’s, joining my Dad Harry who was a Design Engineer there. They bought a 1972 (‘K’) Sapphire Blue GT6 from dad’s colleague in 1974, which they kept for many years. I am now the proud owner.
Submitted by: Hazel PercyPerkins, Frank
Supervisor. Responsible for sectional mechanical units and working chassis for exhibitions.
Frank was a craftsman extraordinaire and overseeing around four blokes built all the special show display cars, engines and gearboxes. He oversaw the cut-away Mayflower and Perspex TR, together with special Standard Ten and Eight bits and show finish Vanguards.
Technical Display Unit - Fletch South
War production.
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/mosquito-makers-2/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePerrett, Alfred James
Machinist, Canley
Many years broken service
d 8 Dec 1971 aged 64
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePerrin, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePettipher, Dennis
My father started with the Standard Triumph in around 1966 after he was made redundant from AWA at Baginton, he worked as a draughtsman at Canley until he retired in the early 1990's .
Pettit, Colin
Maint Fitter then Toolmaker 1976-82, both Speke Plants
Submitted by: Colin Pettit Pettit, Colin
Maint Fitter (served my time in Speke, Liverpool).
Saw the last Stags on the line as I started
Submitted by: Colin PettitPhilipott, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Brierley Hill, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePhilips, W
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Phillips, C A
Drawing Office Executive
Joined 1930 D. 1955
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePhillips, C.D.S
Joined 1929.
From 1945 in charge of Export Home Deliveries.
Appointed Director and General Manager of The Standard Motor Co. (Canada) Ltd. in 1951
London Export Sales Executive (from Monday May 30th, 1955). Stationed London Office, Berkeley Square.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePhillips, Clifford John
Metal Hardener, Radford.
23 years service.
Died May 22nd, 1971 aged 58
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksPhillips, Drummond C
Export Sales
Drummond was transferred to Toronto to oversee the launch of the TR2.
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Submitted by: John MacartneyPhillips, G.A
Ref - Phillips Trophy in 1919
Works Manager c1923
Works Director c1930
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Phillips Trophy
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePhillips, George Austin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePhillips, Reg
Stock Audit, Canley
10 years service retired 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePhillips, William Thomas
Materials Handler
18 years Service
d Dec 5, 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePhipps, Frederick Bernard
Member of Standard Motor Company factory’s pipe band c1943
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePickering, Harry Bennett
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePickering, Winifred Maud
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePiercy, Mackley
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Sunderland, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePiggot, Albert
Polisher
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 ArchivePiggott, C
1949 (Standard Motors Amateur Boxing Club) Finalist
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePilch, Reginald Sutherland
b: December 7, 1909
Joined Standard Motor Co., Ltd. in 1936 as Eastern Representative and travelled extensively throughout all countries east of Suez.
Joined Rootes, Ltd., in 1945 as Export Sales Manager, and was appointed - Director and General Export Sales Manager, Rootes, Ltd in January, 1954.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchivePinder, Alan
Apprentice Planning Engineer c1964
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Pinnegar, Joseph Henry
Saw Mill. 15 years service
Retired April 1947
Died July 1962 aged 93
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Pitchford, Joe
Inspector in No. 1 Machine Shop, Canley. c1956
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Ref 1971
Gear Control Inspection, 1971
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePitt, Herbert Francis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePitt, R H
Joined the company in 1911.
1919 became Drill Instructor to the Fire Brigade and also Foreman of the Car Despatch Section.
In 1928 he was made Chief Fire Officer. He was appointed full time Fire Officer in 1936, and formed the fire brigades at No. 1 and No. 2 factories. Retired 1948, Nearly 40 years service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePittard, Thomas Jenkin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Aberdare, Glamorganshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePlayer, Horace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePlayer, Marjorie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePluck, George William
Tinsmith; Argon Arc welder; 1940ish to 1960ish.
Was seconded to Rolls Royce in the 50's. Involved in Comet crash investigation
Submitted by: Malcolm Pluck (son)Pollard, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Brighton, Sussex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePomphrett, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePoole, D (Miss)
Spares Dept. Shorthand Typist. Ref 1931 & 1939
D.O.B. 26/3/1902.
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePoole, Doug
My Dad, Doug Poole worked there in the toolroom for many years.
Submitted by: Jean MacleodPoole, Douglas Walter
Worked in Toolroom from 1950's to 1980(?)
Submitted by: Jean MacLeod (was Poole)Poole, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePooler, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePorter, Eric 2
Maintenance electrician, when I first knew him he was in the chrome plating shop (later number 6 crank shop. Later on the top floor of the New Assembly hall body handling area).
Submitted by: Terry DonnellyPorter, Ernie
Engineering.
Porter, Jack
Machine Shop
Retired in 1966.
46 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePorter, Val
Sewing Machinist, Trim Shop
10 years service 1963-1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePortman, G F
Assistant to Chief Ledger Clerk (1939)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePortman, Louis
Export Sales Manager c1961
Portman came from Leyland
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchivePoser, Robert. (Bob).
Technical illustrator. Standard Triumph, Fletchamstead Highway.
Submitted by: Jezebel DeadlockPotts, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePowell, A E (Bert)
Foreman, Final Inspection.
What memories of the old Standard Motor Company there must be around the world.
At the end of the Second World War, thousands of ex-servicemen were looking to get back to the jobs they had left while serving the country. Many others were looking to get into the Standard, as the family atmosphere and high wages were well known in the industry.
Sir John Black and his wife had a great interest in the men who had served the country, forming the pipe band that not only travelled the length and breadth of this country, but toured and were acclaimed all around Europe.
Hundreds of Americans would arrive at Canley, where their new sports cars would be assembled in front of the main offices. The pipe band would play them off, for the tour of Europe, thus advertising some of the finest cars made at the time.
In those days before the introduction of car delivery, garage owners would pick up the new cars from the factory. One lady that I remember travelled every day - twice a day on occasion - from Gloucester. And there were no motorways in those days.
Having spent nearly 20 years as a foreman, plus time on the shop floor, and having had some real work friends over the years, I thank those who are organising the celebrations. And thank you to Coventry for giving a good living to thousands from across the globe.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchivePowell, Baden
Factory worker
Service from 1940
d, 10 July, 1972 aged 68
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePowell, W
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Poyner, George
My grandfather George Poyner worked at the Standard Motor Works from about 1932-42.
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Submitted by: Nick KayPratt, George Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePratt, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePrestidge, Robin
My Dad worked there. He played Rugby for them for a while
Submitted by: Ruth PrestidgePrice, A
Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954
Submitted by: Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954Price, Beatrice
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePrice, George William
Fletch South
Many years broken service
d 27 Jan, 1973 aged 59
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePrice, J
Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePrice, Molwyn (Molly)
Assembly Department Manager c1960
Production Control, Factory Manager Tile Hill c1966
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Playing Golf
c1956 Production Superintendent, Canley Photo 1956
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePrice, T
Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePrice, William L (Bill)
Education Officer - and fantastic 'tash!
c1960's
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePrince, Maurice Arthur
Bodymaker, Tile Hill
10 years Service
Died 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePringle, William Russell
Labourer. Six and half years service
Died July 26, 1962 aged 58
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePrint, Ernest Victor
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Budbrooke, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePrior, Ted
Maintenance Dept. Radford
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MoreSubmitted by: David Mileham
Prior, W J
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 21 years service
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More to follow. Went on to complete 40 years service.
Service 1929-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePritchard, Bill
Drawing Office. Retired 1969.
I was an apprentice draughtsman on the Chassis Section and he was my boss and was quite strict.
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Submitted by: Martin HookProbert, Norman Sidney
Body Finisher, Canley
Many years broken service since 1940
d. Dec 5, 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Procter, Frances Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveProctor, Steve
Inspection at Basement Stores, Fletch South c1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveProtheroe, Benjamin
Pipe Bender. Joined the company in 1942 and had 20 years service.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchivePuddefoot, Alfred George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Kentish Town, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePugh, H E
Spares Divisional Manager c1959
Spares Divisional Manager c1947
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePurchase, Thomas John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Willenhall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePursey, Steve
Just found the website via Facebook no idea what I was searching for but worked at the A40 Western Ave site, still have wage slips (why I don’t know) from when I worked there... is there a way on the website to search for people’s name who worked there...
Have a list of dates of when I worked there as left at one point and then went back for a second stint...
Steve - please send more details including dates you worked. There is quite a bit now about Western Avenue - which is searchable on the search box in the articles (as opposed to the name directory) with any names then being within the articles. ED
Update: Started work there July 1966 and left in June 1969....
Told by Jock Brown to go and see him when I tried to get my job back there, and I did started again Sept 1970 - Feb 1976 where I left the motor trade for good, the time between I had worked at Lancia as they were just up the road from where I lived and celebrated a win when they won on the RAC rally... and my next profession until I retired I became a trucker....
Seen some photos on the web site of the apprentices who I knew, but think I was just classed when I started as trainee and my first car to learn to drive in was a triumph spitfire, I also done a few stints at the London motor show on the triumph stand....
Submitted by: Steve PurseyPyatt, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Handsworth, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePyatt, Tony
Editor of Standard Triumph Monthly Newspaper.
c late fifties upto 1964
Born in Kent, Mr Pyatt lived his early life in the south of the country before the family moved to East Anglia, where he attended Wisbech Grammar School, one of the oldest schools in the country. In early 1933, he started work as an indentured apprentice on the Wisbech Standard – the beginning of a lifelong love affair with newspapers.
He joined the Territorial Army in 1939 and two weeks later with the outbreak of war was called up to the 48th Royal Tank Regiment, initially as a Trooper and rising to the rank of Lieutenant and tank commander. His war service brought him to Suffolk – where he met his wife Audrey – and billets at Glevering Hall, near Wickham Market, and Orwell Park, where the tanks had to be waterproofed before being loaded onto ships at Felixstowe for the D-Day landings.
Mr Pyatt left for D-Day from the Port of London, as a signals officer in charge of communications for the regiment, landing with thousands of other British soldiers to secure the beachhead on Gold Beach. He said: “We had some hairy battles in the landing area, Arromanches, Caen and Bayeux. I was with the regiment all the time as we moved through Europe and Germany to Berlin, where I spent my last six months in the Army before being demobbed.
“I was so thankful that I came through it all and I was never wounded.”
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePymm, Bill
Maintenence Engineer and Timekeeper
Much Park Street
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchivePyott, Frank
Cash's Lane. Gearbox Assembly.
Supervisor
Ref: c1924
Ref: c1928
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveQughton, Frederick Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRadburn, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRadford, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRamsey, Frank
My Step Dad worked at Triumph in the 60's up until the beginning of the 70's. I don't know which depot he worked at. I believe he was an inspector and he was a welder by trade. He used to drink in the Pilot. We lived in Grangemouth Road until the early 70's when we moved to Scotland.
Submitted by: Martin Ramsey (Moore)Randall, C
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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Randle, Bill
Buying Office, Canley
Manager
Dept Head (submitted by Sue English)
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Submitted by: Peter RussellRandle, John
Buyer in Supplies Dept c1969
8 years previous service.
Married Miss Christine Cooke, a clerk in Salaries Office
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRandle, Leonard Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRandle, Robert
Toolroom worker
Many Year Service
d. Dec 2nd, 1972 aged 80
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRanyard, Babs
1958/59 for about 18 years in the Printing Department, Fletch South, my happiest working days
Submitted by: Babs RanyardRatcliffe, Horace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRaudle, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRaven, Sidney Wiliiam
Canley. Retired 1965
20 years broken service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Rawlings, Kenneth
Kenneth Rawlings till 1972 fork lift driver till a bad accident
Submitted by: Julie Dawn JohnsonRead, Sydney George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Reddish, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRearden, John B
Export Manager. Executive Director 1968
Service from 1947
Reardon, J B
Appointed Manager of the Export Dept, 25 August, 1966
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReason, Frank
My granddad was chief fireman at the standard works until he retired somewhere around 1960
Submitted by: Geoff ReasonRedfern, Frank
Works 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 NewcombeRedshaw, David
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReeve, Tom
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReeves, A
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Reeves, Robert William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Erith, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRenshaw, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRestall, Albert
Machine Shop / Powertrain Planning Section
Cost control clerk who looked after the budgets.
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnReynolds, H
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRice, Michael
Worked 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 NewcombeRichards, Charles Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichards, Gordon
Overheads Investigation Executive c1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichards, Ken
I 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 FarrenRichards, Tom
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Wigan, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Arthur William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Charles Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Ernest
Polishing Shop, Canley. d 1961. Worked for Standard at Cash's Lane for a short time in 1919
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, F
nstructor to the apprentices in the sheet metal working trade, 1951
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Gateshead, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Joseph John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Ken
Joined Triumph and helped develop the TR2. Drove at the British Grand Prix in 1949 and Le Mans in 1955.
Competition Department. 1952-1961.
TR2 - WVC575
Richardson was then hired in 1952 by Sir John Black to develop the "Triumph Sports 20 TS" prototype make a true sports car; so the TR2 was born. In May 1953 he drove one, fitted with a standard engine, to an average speed of 124,889 miles or 200,94 km per hour on the Jabbeke motorway.
21/8/1911 - 27/6/1997
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, 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 RichardsonRichardson, Rosie Clara
Standard Motor Company c1918 Cash’s Lane
Married to David Danskin More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRiches, Bernard
1968 to site closure
Electrical Design draughtsman
Ted Wood was in charge.
Ed Kilmurry Junior Senior Draughtsman
Submitted by: Bernard RichesRiddihough, Thomas Bell
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRiley, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRing, John Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobathan, Frank
Triumph Bordesley Green
25 Years Service
d 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobbins, 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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Robbins, Sam
I 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 ArchiveRoberts, Austin
I 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 RobertsRoberts, Bernard J
Home 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 More).
UPDATE: Photo, 1968 Home Sales Manager
Ref: 1957. Assistant Regional Sales Manager
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, C
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Roberts, Charles H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Clive
Student Apprentice, 1971 - 1976. Engineer (Fletch North) 1976 - 1978
Submitted by: Clive RobertsRoberts, Ernie
Storeman, my wifes grandad worked there until it closed , was there for over 30 years
Submitted by: Mark ScorerRoberts, George Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Micheal
My 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 RobertsRoberts, R
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded Second Senior Apprentice 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Thomas Walter George
Tom 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 ArchiveRoberts, W
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Roberts, William James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Oswestry, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobertson, Charles
Canley
Service 1963-1973
d 10 Feb, 1973 aged 45
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Charles William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Henry G R
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Oliver S
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Phil
Final Finish
Trade union convener, he went on to be the Lord Mayor of Coventry
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Submitted by: Michael HalesRobinson, Walter A
Plant Engineering and Maintenance, c1959
Started 1939.
Works Engineer, Banner Lane 1955
Planning Director, 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobottom, Mark
Computer Department, Canley in 1967. Was on night shift on my 21st birthday.
Submitted by: Mark RobottomRoche, T. G
Visitors' Reception Officer, Canley
ref. 1949
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoddy, Marion
(Mrs. M. Thomas), in charge statistical section, Market Research
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoebuck, Edgar
Engineer 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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Submitted by: Malcolm RoebuckRogers, Les
50 Years Service. Foreman c1974
Started 1920's retired 1974
c1948 Chief Tester
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Ref 1948
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRogers, Steven
Apprentice 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 RogersRogers, William Arthur
Grinder. Fletchamstead
19 years service d. 1962 aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRogerson, Dave
Driver/Liason between Coventry & London for Jock Brown
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRome, Bob
Storeman, Tool Store. Retired 1961 with 17 years service
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRoper, Frederick William George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRose, Edward Daniel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRose, Ian
Experimental body shop and trim & hardware workshop 1976 until Canley closed
Submitted by: Ian RoseRoss, L A (Mrs)
Started 1965, dept unknown
d. August 12, 1972 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoston, Jeff
My dad was a sheet metal worker or tin smith. He met my mum who worked in the tracing office (Margaret Clamp)
Round, George
Press Shop
Submitted by: Jane Branson-ClaydenRowe, Myra
Worked in wages at Fletchamstead H'way, 1st car I ever drove was a Triumph Herald
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRowe, R
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded First Junior Apprentice 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRowley, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Tunstall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoy-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 ArchiveRubley, Peter
Apprentice c1955. Son of Walter Rubley, s Factory Manager of the Car Division.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRubley, Walter J
Factory 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 ArchiveRubley, Walter John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRudkin, Ron
Ron Rudkin worked on 6cylinder heads in machine shop at Canley from end of ww2 till he died in 1979 aged 52
Submitted by: Ron RudkinRuffner, Norman Stuart
Engineer. 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 RuffnerRumble, Edwin Joseph
Electrician. 32 years service.
d. 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRussell, A C
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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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 RussellRussell, Ernest (Jim)
Apprentice pre WW2.
Worked on the 'Dud' Line, Canley
Experimental Shop, initially Banner Lane then Fletch North.
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Submitted by: Peter RussellRussell, Jean
Secretary Homes Sales, Fletch South
13 years service to 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRussell, Peter
I 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 RussellRyan, Patrick Joseph
Turner
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 ArchiveRyan, Peter
My 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 ArchiveRyan, Stephen
I 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 ArchiveRyder, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSadler, 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.
Roll of Honour
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.
Ref: 1957 More
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
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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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.
Submitted by: Sue KilbeySykes, Roger
Competition Department
Symonds, Brian
Banner Lane Planning Department, c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveTabram, Bryn
My uncle worked at Canley on the Heller transfer machine, he was a charge hand, and worked for about 40 years
Submitted by: Tim TabramTabram, Dave
My cousin worked at Canley on the Heller transfer machines, working on the engine blocks
Submitted by: Tim TabramTabram, Ivor
My father worked mainly at Radford, he was a grinder, he worked on a gang which was known as 'the crazy gang'. He worked for the company for nearly 40 years.
Submitted by: Tim TabramTandey, Henry. VC, DCM, MM
Police Sargeant. Fletch. 38 years service.
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/henry-tandey-vc-dcm-mm/
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveTaplin, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTates, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTaviner, Oliver
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Reading, Berkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTayloe, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTaylor, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTaylor, Alfred Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTaylor, Alfred James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTaylor, Charles
my dad worked on the track fitting bumpers to heralds when he was made redundant when the factory closed he was an inspector on final finish he told me many stories about the place and I used to enjoy the bonfire and firework displays the standard put on I will answer any questions I can for you as unfortunately my dad passed away September last year he also did some time on inspection at remploy with a chap named alan sparks
Submitted by: Nick TaylorTaylor, Charles John (Jack)
Worked there from the 60s until he was made redundant in the 80s. Worked on the engine track
Submitted by: Rita Holmes - daughter Taylor, Christine
Two sisters who used to work at The Standard Triumph-Stock Control in the 1970s? Their names were Christine & Sheila Taylor then, although of course they may have since married & have diff names now. They used to live in Nod Rise off Broad Lane back then.
Submitted by: Doug WesleyTaylor, 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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Taylor, K J
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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Taylor, L F
Final Finish Superintendent c1963
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Assembly Division Manager
Final Finish c1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTaylor, Leo
Tinsmith. 27 Years Service. Retired 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTaylor, Leslie Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTaylor, Sheila
Two sisters who used to work at The Standard Triumph-Stock Control in the 1970s? Their names were Christine & Sheila Taylor then, although of course they may have since married & have diff names now. They used to live in Nod Rise off Broad Lane back then.
Submitted by: Doug WesleyTaylor, Tim
Taylor, William
Worked for 24 years at Jaguar, Daimler and Standard Triumph before retiring in 1979.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveTayton, James William John
Turner. 46 years service.
Died July 5, 1962 aged 68
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTeasdale, Leonard Musgrove
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Gateshead, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTeasdale, Richard William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTeeling, John
I worked on the final assembley finishing line at Canley as an inspector in 1976
Submitted by: John TeelingTeggin, Edward
My dad Edward Teggin worked at the Standard as a toolmaker prob 1954-1974
Submitted by: Jill FlintTeggin, Rob
TRANSPORT DEPT. MAINTENANCE SECTION. THEN EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. TEST DRIVER,TRANSFERRED TO GAYDON ON PLANT CLOSURE.
Submitted by: Rob TegginTennant, Charles (Dr)
I worked for Austin Rover Group from 1985 to 1999 when it was Rover Group owned by BMW. I was based at the Canley site working in Group Quality (Kremlin Building) and Engineering (Building 40) from 1990 to 1994 when it closed and I relocated to Gaydon.
Submitted by: Dr. Charles TennantThatcher, Ernest A E
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTheobald, A R
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 30 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThomas, Arthur Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThomas, Dick
Apprentice 1960-65. Metallurgist.
I recall the training centre at Radford. The basic training in the workshop was, later in life, invaluable. Jim Davies taught me to drive, passed first time. Day release at Coventry tech then Wednesbury, (nightmare car journey with other apprentices from other Coventry companies). During apprenticeship briefly on Herald line at Tile Hill. (Vividly recall how the car body was spread by brute force so doors would fit!)
Worked in labs by Experimental Dept at Fletch, Then at Tile Hill as paint chemist. (The factory reeked of white spirit from the degreasing prior to phosphating process!)
Submitted by: Richard (now) ThomasThomas, Edith E
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThomas, George Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThomas, James Packer
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThomas, John
Worked on 2000, Dolomite, Stag in 60s 70s on the Exhausts with John Harvey, great team we had it sewn up. good times
Submitted by: John ThomasThomas, Owen
Herald Engine Line. Assembly Hall (Days) c1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThomas, William Kenneth
DFC Ex RAF also Standard Triumph/Jaguar Landrover Husband of the late Mary, father of Graham and Jane, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on 2nd March 2021, aged 99.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThomason, Francis Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThompson, Alfred John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThompson, Arthur
Tinsmith. Service 1948-1961 (plus two years in the thirties!)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveThompson, George Horatio
My Father George Horatio Thompson worked immediately before and during the second world war. The 1939 register shows that he was an armaments inspector anti-aircraft guns and he lived with his parents and siblings in Churchill Avenue, Foleshill. I remember him working later at Coventry Victor, Hadden and Abbotts and Standard Motors until his death at 49 but cannot find anything about Anti-Aircraft gun manufacture in 1939.rnHe was 19 at the time of the register, an engineering inspector all his working life I have his certificate from the Institution of Engineering showing that he was enrolled as an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineering Inspectors July 1952.
Submitted by: Tony ThompsonThompson, John
Fitter. Retired 1968 after 27 years service.
died June 1st, 1971 aged 68.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksThompson, Mathew
Machine Shop at Radford, died on May 23, 1960 at the age of 47. He had five years' service with the Company.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThompson, Ron
My father worked at the Standard Triumph between 1957-1961 where he was made redundant. He then started back again in 1962-1980. He worked on the standard 10, vanguard, triumph tr herald and the triumph 2000. His name is Ron Thompson. He's had a look at some of the photos that have been submitted and it's bought back some lovely memories, he's found himself on one of them!
Find out more HERE
Submitted by: Rachel ThompsonThompson, T
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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Thompson, Walter H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThomson, Christine
Secretary to W H Thomas, Assistant Materials Engineer. Fletch. North
3 Years Service. Emigrated to USA July 1960
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThorne, T
Divisional Superintendent. Herald Shop, Canley c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThorne, Thomas (Tom)
Sir John Black's Butler
1940-1954
Upon the departure of Sir John Black, Tom worked at Canley in the Company Executive Dining Room
1954 onwards
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThorne, Tom
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThorneloe, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThornton, Janet
Ivy cottage printroom moved printroom to northey road foleshill coventry
Submitted by: Janet ThorntonThornton, Maurice
I worked there when the Herald,TR5/6 & Stag were in production
Submitted by: Maurice ThorntonThornton, Thomas
Saw Mill, Canley
Retired 1961
40 Years Service
d 31 Oct, 1971 aged 77
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThorpe, Alfred Hedley
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Walton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveThurlow, Joseph Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTierney, John
John served in the Royal Navy for five years during the Second World War before taking employment with the Standard Motor Company
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Timms, Dave
Worked their in the 70's stock audit, then 21 shop (2000 & Toledo) body trim
Submitted by: Dave TimmsTitmus, Bill
My father & I worked at the Canley plant. Dad was a machinist and I was doing a Traineeship befor joing the Army. Dad was Bill Titmus, passed away 04/10/2018
Submitted by: John TitmusTitmus, John
My father & I worked at the Canley plant. Dad was a machinist and I was doing a Traineeship befor joing the Army. Dad was Bill Titmus, passed away 04/10/2018
Submitted by: John TitmusTizick, Max
My father in law Max Tizick worked in COD with George Key
Submitted by: Maureen Tizick (nee Davis)Todd, A
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Todd, Andy
Transmissions development. 1977 to 1978. Mainly TR7, TR8 and Lynx. Worked with Laurie Knight and David Hughes
Toms, George
Fletch North, Bought-Out Inspection Assembly Shop. Chargehand
Submitted by: Alan WhitmoreTonsley, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTookey, Harold George
Joined the Company in 1940. He was an electrical fitter in Car Assembly.
Died in hospital at Leamington on May 20, aged 53. 1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTookey, Richard
Quality control inspection, joined 1970 as a trainee , went through all section of vehicle build from body in white to final finish where worked until 1976 then transferred to Jaguar
Submitted by: Richard Tookey Toseland, Bill
c1939 - c1950
Dad was in the home guard, during the war, so had to shuffle shift-work between that and the Standard. Whenever I watched 'Dad's Army' I had to chuckle as I wondered if that was what it was really like! I don't think I ever wanted for anything. There was an ice-cream man used to come around the streets on his bike with a large metal box on the front, obviously a cooler of some kind. Dad kept chickens, ducks, and grew veg whenever he had the time. Lived on Lime Tree Avenue, Tile Hill, to 1947 and moved to Welland Road, Stoke
Submitted by: Jo ShepherdTowe, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1847 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTowers, Leslie
My father worked at the Coventry plant for about 35 years. His name was Leslie Towers. We lived at Warwick.
Submitted by: Eileen GreenTownend, E
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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Train, Peter
Apprentice Technician. 1976 - 1980 at Canley. 1st year at training school in the Jaguar plant. Worked in prototype build.
Submitted by: Peter TrainTraynor, John (Jacky)
My dad - John (Jacky) Traynor worked there for many years from about 1960 - in paint spraying
Submitted by: Kim TraynorTretwell, Ralph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Newark, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTrickett, Alfred John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTrippass, Thomas Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTrivett, G
Troop, A.T. (Freddie)
European Service Executive 1956
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(Later) Senior Manager, Allesley Service Division (Submitted by Dave Smith)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTrythall, Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Tunstall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTubey, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTubey, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Droitwich, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTucker, Robert
I'm sure my dad Robert Tucker and his sisters and brothers from Canley worked there
Submitted by: Sharon BarriscaleTuckley, James
Spares, Fletch South
Joined in 1951
d. Oct 24, 1968 aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTudor, Ian
I worked as an Industrial Engineer, working for Section Leader John Farrell, Manager Douglas Dixon, and Director Mike Acres.
Sadly, I was there until the closing, the cessation of production and helped with the run down of indirect resources - not a nice period!
Submitted by: Ian TudorTully, Jill
Shorthand Typist, Benevolent Fun Office, Canley
c1969-1973
Married 1973 at Balsall Common
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTully, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTurnbull, Bill
(Not known if related to Bart and sons George and John - Ed)
Photo Available HERE
Submitted by: Bob EdwardsTurnbull, Colin
Started as an Apprentice Toolmaker in January 1959
He can be seen HERE
Submitted by: Martin CoxTurnbull, George
Joined as an apprentice in 1941. Son of Bart Turnbull.
General Manager Standard Motors 1959-62
Deputy Managing Director British Leyland Motor Corporation Ltd 1968-73
Managing Director 1973,
Biography
Member of the Standard Rugby Team 1948
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTurnbull, John
Design Office. Chassis design.
Son of Bart, Brother of George
Left pre-Herald Launch to join Ford.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTurner, Alfred Barton
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTurner, David
Did my apprenticeship at Tile Hill in 1967 Trimmer in all areas of Canley till the 1980 close.
Submitted by: David Turner Turner, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTurner, Florence Annie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTurner, George Alfred
Joined The Standard Motor Co., as a planning engineer (Aero Engine Divn.), becoming assistant to Production Manager, 1936-41
Managing Director, Alforder Newton, Ltd., and Alford and Alder (Engineers), Ltd.; Joint Managing Director, Newton and Bennett, Ltd.; Deputy Chairman, Power Jacks, Ltd. b: June 27, 1913. Educ: Dartford Grammar School. Served apprenticeship with Alford and Alder (Engineers), Ltd., 1932-36; joined The Standard Motor Co., as a planning engineer (Aero Engine Divn.), becoming assistant to Production Manager, 1936-41; returned to Alford and Alder (Engineers), Ltd., 1941, as Production Engineer; appointed Engineering Director, 1943; Joint Managing Director, 1950; joined the Board of Directors of Newton and Bennett, Ltd., and Power Jacks, Ltd., 1956.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveTurner, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Southport, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTurner, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Durham, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTurner, Martin John
My Grandfather after coming back from Africa in World War 2 joined Triumph as a Machine Tool Fitter.
Would love any info on his time there
(We'll see if anything comes up ED)
Submitted by: Matthew LewisTurner, Norman
I WORKED for Triumph for more than 20 years, starting in 1968 at Tile Hill where I was working on the Herald and Vitesse.
I moved from there to Canley where I worked on the track building the Triumph 2000. That was my favourite Triumph - it was a big car with leather upholstery and it was great when I got to drive them around. I always wanted a 2000 of my own but I never got round to buying one.
I remember there were a lot of strikes in those days - I did not do a full week's work for years. I later moved into working on experimental prototypes and I retired aged 62 after Rover had taken over. It was a great place to work and there were some great lads.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveTurner, Stan
Engine Test.
My dad stan Turner worked in the engine test until his sudden death in 1980
Submitted by: Val LockhartTurner, Walter Raymond
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTurrall, Frank Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTuson, Bill
Production Control Manager
(Nearly) 14 years service
Left April 1973
Tustin, Martin
Works Director
Came from Ford in 1954. Appointed Director and General Manager
Chief Executive Officer Standard Triumph USA.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveTwissell, Cheryl
Worked in the offices in 1978 to when it transferred to the Jag around 1981.
Submitted by: Cheryl TwissellTyrrell, Thomas
Guardsman Thomas Tyrrell, who lived at 79, Meadway. Stoke Heath, Coventry, for number of years, was employed by the Standard Motor Co., Ltd.
13 August 1944 Age 22 BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY. Irish Guards
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Submitted by: standard Triumph Works ArchiveUnderhill, Cecil
Assistant Groundsman formerly Sir John Blacks Gardener.
Submitted by: Morley Faulkner Underhill, Richard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveUnderwood, Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveUnderwood, John Joseph James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveUpton, Barry
End of Line painter, final finish. Worked there from 1962 to 1980.
Submitted by: Liz Costall (daughter)Upton, Horace
End of Line, final finish. Engine room, Worked there 1930s to 1972
Submitted by: Liz Costall (granddaughter)Urch, E
Central Goods Receiving, Fletchamstead
c1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveVallelly, Joseph
Ex-employee of Standard Triumph & Jaguar
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveVarney, George Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveVarney, J
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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Varney, Sydney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Derby, Derbyshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveVickerson, P (Miss)
Short-hand typist in Special Products Division
Ref: 1963
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Married to Alan Woods, layout artist, in Printing and Stationery Dept., Fletch. South
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveVincent, L W
Chassis, Canley 1931
Engineering Manager, c1959
Hon Sec. Standard Motors Rugby Football Club 1931
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(Possibly first name Les)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveVincent, M
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 23 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveVincent, Rose
1939 Accounts Department. Married L W Vincent
Submitted by: William Vincent, son of L W Vincent and Rose VincentVincent, William Charles
Engineer. He was the driver for King George V at the Dehli Durbar in 1911. Standard supplied all the vehicles for the royal party
Submitted by: William Vincent, son of LW VincentViner, George L M
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Clapham, Surrey, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveVowles, Doreen
Secretary to Mr. Johns, Factory Manager, Tile Hill, Ref: 1972
Married John Goodwin, Safety Office. Canley
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWaddell, 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
Photo
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
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
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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 WorksWynne, Edward Ernest
Chargehand, Machine Shop Canley
10 years Service
d. 3 Dec, 1971 aged 48
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveYarwood, Bill
Engineering Dept. Fletch North.
Chief ‘checker’ for the chassis D.O
Emigrated to Australia late sixties/early seventies
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveYork, Cecil Joseph Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveYoung, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveYoung, Dennis
My grandad worked there from the age of 14 (about 1939), but signed up to the navy aged 15 (after lying about his age!) and returned to work here after the war (1945/46) as jobs were kept open. Worked here until everyone was made redundant. He worked on both Standard and Standard Triumph, and I think he worked in the gear box room.
Submitted by: Kayleigh ThomsonYoung, Fred
Rover Triumph projects director.
After the war, he took up a post with Standard and by 1971, had become manufacturing manager for the Canley, Tile Hill and Radford plants, responsible for more than 10,000 staff.
Responsible for planning and executing the relocation of TR7 production from Speke in Liverpool to Coventry before taking early retirement in 1980.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveYoung, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveYoung, J (Mrs)
It certainly was a great firm to work for. Sir John Black was a frequent visitor to our office, and I typed the letter thanking him for the bonus we received in respect to the profits the firm made during the year.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveYoung, John
Apprentice chef, c1964. Son of Cyril Young, company Safety Officer.
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Ok detectives - can you help with this photo? Probably very early, probably linked to the early beginnings of the Read more
A superb reaction to the recent Le Mans photos, so how about a couple more? This first photo shows the Read more
Dated c1928/1930 this superb factory image shows the Standard Motor Co body assembly. With very little info known about the Read more
A trio of photos for you today - with suitable clues what can they tell us? The first. PPC? These Read more
Harry and his three Brothers at the Duke of York pub in Tewkesbury. From Left to Right. John Webster, George Read more
I was a JRT sponsored student from 1980~1984 and spent time in several departments at Canley - Prototype Build, NVH Read more
Anyone remember attending the Christmas parties? This one was 1961 at Western Avenue, London I think. I’m the little chap Read more
Warwickshire cricketer Jim Stewart and his bride Frances Flynn pass under a guard of honour after their wedding at St Read more
Park Royal. Here is a great photo of a number of the staff c mid 1970’s. Here Dick Carter (centre) Read more
This photo shows the visit of the then Crown Prince Hirohito's visit to the Standard Motor Works in around the early Read more
Experimental Dept. Engineer 1967-1978. Roger joined the Triumph competition department, which was under Leyland’s control then, in 1967 when the Read more
Brian John Albert Williams was born in Shropshire in 1934, worked at Standard Triumph and was a Lab Technician at Read more
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LATEST POSTS
- Alf Welch – Service Instructor in Market Promotion and Training - On the first anniversary of the launch of this website archive we thought we’d write something about Alf Welch.
- 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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