Did you work at the Standard or Triumph – at Canley, Radford, Banner Lane, Northey Road, Allesley, Tile Hill, Western Avenue (London), Bordesley Green (Birmingham), Speke (Liverpool), Berkeley Square (London) or any of the associated sites/companies associated with Standard Triumph? If so, we’d love to hear from you to build a database of names associated with the Standard and Triumph company. Read More HERE. You may notice adverts on the site. You can help this site by clicking on them which supports the archive. Thank you.
List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 365 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter B.
Back, Frank
Machinist, Fletch South
38 Years Service
Died 1969 aged 56
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 WilsonBagley, 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 BagleyBaker, 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, L R
Bakewell, T G
Buying Manager c1959 (STWA)
Purchasing Dept. (TB)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive/Tom BraundBaldwin, 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, 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)Ballard, 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 BarberBarnacle, Clive
1972/1979 he was a Maintenance engineer & also worked with the blacksmith. He passed away 2007 aged 51
Submitted by: Cheryl Barnacle (wife)Barnes, Christopher
My brother-in-law worked in the Saab shop! Lives in Weymouth now!
Submitted by: Val JonesBarnsley, 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, 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)Barton, 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, Stanley
Foreman, Print Room.
Pre War.
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, 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 BatchelorBateman, O (Mrs)
Telephone Exchange 1959 - Supervisor (Fletchamstead)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBateman, W
Machine Shop and Chassis Departments Ref. 1952
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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, Frances
Retired in 1961 with 20 years service
d Oct 8, 1971, aged 83
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 ArchiveBatts, K
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Baxter, Eric
Centreless Grinder. Machine Shop, Radford c1960
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 ArchiveBayliss, Brian
Senior Designer and Project Engineer. Worked on Triumph Stag
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 BeardBeaumont, S O
Machine Shop Manager at Cash's Lane
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Photo - Senior Management
Ref: 1931 Bedder, R (Miss)
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club
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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, 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 BellBenger, 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 BagleyBennett, 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 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, 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, Aubrey
Worked there from 1963 until 1975/1976. Worked in the Rocket Range and then Final Finish.
Submitted by: Aubrey Betteridge Bettmann, 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 BilbyBirt, 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, 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 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 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 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, 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 BoothBosher, Arthur
Works Policeman. Joined the company 1951.
c1961 still in service
Submitted by: 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 LeesonBottrill, 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 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
Bowerman, John
Costs Department
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Submitted by: Geoff SmithBoycott, 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 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, 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 ArchiveBrennan, 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)Briggs, 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 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 FulfordBrodie-Brown, Joseph
Superintendent Oversea Manufacturing
44 Years Service
Retired 1972
Numerous departments.
Started in Experimental Shop in 1926
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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.
Brown, 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, 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, James D (Jim)
Moved from Scotland early 60's. Worked in trim shop. Now sadly passed away
Submitted by: Fiona BrownBrown, Joe
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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, V
Tinsmiths c1972
Member of the Triumph bowls club
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 NewcombeBryant, 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 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 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 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 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 BurkeBurns, 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 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 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.
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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
- Factor us in: FREE Online Event - Come to this virtual chat to explore some of the documents from the British Motor Heritage Industry Trust archives about the more human side of the Canley car factory and its impact on the local area.
- Awarded Funding - We are really pleased to announce we have been shortlisted and awarded £500 of match-funding by TownsWeb Archiving.
- 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.
- TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 1 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
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DECEMBER 2020.
We are really pleased to announce we have been shortlisted and awarded £500 of match-funding by TownsWeb Archiving.
The British Motor Museum hold thousands of original Standard Triumph factory negatives, many of which were taken by Frank Callaby – that’s Frank in the photo, an employee at Standard Triumph. The photo was sent to us, as many others are, by his family. The vast majority of these Standard Triumph negatives have never been digitised or even seen in years. We have applied for funding to allow a number of these unseen negatives to be scanned and ‘unlocked’ to share some amazing hidden secrets of the Standard Triumph factories and their employees. Whilst we missed out on the big prizes of £3,000 we are really pleased to have been shortlisted and awarded this funding. It’s such an exciting opportunity for Standard and Triumph enthusiasts, local people, ex-employees and their families and social historians.
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