Aldred, AAllbutt, H FPatternshop Superintendent. c1955
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Allbutt, JohnInspector
Seen in 'This is Triumph' Video
13:27
Submitted by: Peter Russell
Allbutt, M (Miss)Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club
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Allcock, SteveElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Allen, FEngine Assembly
Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Allen, GordonMy late Dad, Gordon Allen was a toolmaker for about 40+ years there.
Submitted by: Lesley Kirby
Allen, JackGearbox Assembly 1960's
Submitted by: Neal Snell
Allen, MrForeman, c1945-1949
Foreman Inspector. Assembly Shop
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Allen, Phillip Car Trimmer
Liverpool Speke
Company Service: 1956-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Allingham, NoraSecretary (Coventry) to Jock Brown
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Allmark, JoeEngine Stores
Retired 1973 after long service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Amphlett, Denise1973 to 1980 Secretary to Dave Leopold Homologation Department at Fletch North
Submitted by: Denise Hodges
Anderson, BrianEngineering Development Department 70's. Left c1978
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Anderson, MForeman, Gear Cutting, Gearbox Shop. January, 1973
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Anderton, HStandard Football Team 1959
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Anderton, JohnnyWorked 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 Anderton
Andrews, C EExport Commercial Executive c1957
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Angus, LTool Room, Canley. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950.
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Ansell, LFINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Anstey, Cc1950
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Anstey, CharlesHeat Treatment
Service 16 Years
Retired 1960
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Antcliffe, JoeStarted c1929. Chargehand Engine Assembly in 1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Antczak, 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 Peters
Appleby, William Victorb: 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
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Archer, AudreySubmitted by: Sarah Stevens
Archer, BobSubmitted by: John Macartney
Archer, PForeman, Welders c1973
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Archer, PhilSubmitted by: Beverley Szal
Arden, FrankPaint rectification, at Allesley
17 years service
Retired 1973
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Arkle, DaveTinsmith
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Armfield, (Mr)Security Officer, Gate office Fletchamstead Highway, 1967
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Armour, William JosephProcess Panel Cleaner, Tile Hill
Service 1963-1973
d 5 feb 1973 aged 44
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Arms, MarilynTypist c1972 10 years service
Supplies Division and Sales Conversion
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Arms, 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.
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Armstrong, Rc1949 member of Recreation Club Committee
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Armstrong, SFINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Armstrong, Thelma JeanMy mum in law Thelma Jean Armstrong
Submitted by: Lin Armstrong
Arnold, Audrey (Sister)Standard Triumph Surgery
c1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Arnold, DaveSubmitted by: Alan Goodwin
Arnold, JohnMaterial Handler, Canley. Started 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Asbury, DickSenior Engine Designer
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Ash, PeterSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Ashby, HaroldSubmitted by: Samantha Bentley
Ashby, KenSubmitted by: Samantha Bentley
Ashcroft, RonSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Ashford, JohnTriumph Stylist.
MkIV Spitfire and MkIII GT6
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Ashington, AlanElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Ashley, EdgarStorekeeper in No 10 Stores, CanIey. 18 years' service.
Retired April 1973
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Ashley, Kenneth Chargehand on the Cylinder Block/Cylinder Head Sections. 3/7/1946 - 10/4/1980........Clock No. 26503
Submitted by: Mark Ashley
Ashton, BarryEarly 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 Archive
Ashton, PeterPipe fitter, Maintenance Fletch South
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Aspin, BillySubmitted by: Alex Murray
Aspland, KennethCompany Secretary and Director.
Joined Company in 1940. Director from 1953, left 1961. (Part of the Leyland takeover redundancies)
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Assinder, AustinMy grandad was Chief Fire Officer at the Standard Motor Company
Submitted by: Lorraine Maud
Assinder, J MissWages Banner Lane. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950.
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Aston, LenCoachworks
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Atkins, LWorks team first eleven Cricket Team 1966
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Atkins, LeslieExperimental Shop
Les Atkins worked in the body shop in Fletch North and later became foreman
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Atkinson, AnneTechnical Publications, Allesley
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Atkinson, DesInspection, 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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Atkinson, PeggyMy 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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Aubertin, FredFitter, Tester. Experimental Fletch North
Submitted by: Martin Cox
Aubertin, Lynne Canley
Submitted by: Lynne Owen
Aucott, DorothyRef. 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 Archive
Austin, RogerElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Awde, GeorgeHerald Trim and Finish c1972
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Ayres, BillApprentice Electrician
1971
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Home Sales & Export Sales
The retirement was announced at the end of January (1950) of Mr. A. E. Wilson and Mr. G. J. Endicott.
Read more.Rally Triumph Herald’s
A series of close-up photographs during the 1960 Monte Carlo and Alpine Rally preparations for the Works Triumph Herald Coupés.
Read more.Standard Motors Cricket Club
The Standard Motors Cricket Club was formed in 1931 and still exists today. The club is now called the Standard Cricket
Read more.Bill Wanley Interview
Mr W Wanley Chief Inspector Standard Triumph International talking about Standard Motor Company and Sir John Black (Interviewer, in brackets) (Dated
Read more.Yvonne MacDonald – Wages & Accounts
I was employed by the Standard Motor Co. from 1959 to 1965.
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