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Did you work at the Standard or Standard Triumph – at Canley or any of the associated sites/companies associated with 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.
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List of Names
There are 152 names in this directory beginning with the letter B.
Bagley, 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 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 distributers. 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 Blenhiem 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)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: Triumph Works ArchiveBarnes, Christopher
My brother-in-law worked in the Saab shop! Lives in Weymouth now!
Submitted by: Val JonesBarr, 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)Bates, Albert
Allesley Service Dept.
Late 50's to December 1979
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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 BatesBaynes, 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 BeardBelgrove, 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 ArchiveBenger, 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, 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 ArchiveBetteridge, 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.
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 BevanBirt, 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 ArchiveBlake, 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 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 BolesworthBolton, Arnold
Press Officer and Editor of Standard Triumph Review (RP)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBosher, 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 FletcherBottrill, 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 BottrillBoycott, 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 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 BradleyBradshaw, 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 RobinsonBriggs, 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 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 FulfordBrooks, Michael
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 Brotherton, 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, Michael
I worked at canley from 1968 until is closed and when on to work at other sites
Submitted by: Michael BrownBrowne, Angela
Secretary to Keith Hopkins, Director of Public Relations.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBryant, Cyril
My dad worked on paint rectification and cocoon spraying, he worked at Honeybourne too.
Submitted by: Ann ReeceBuckman, 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
Submitted by: 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 ArchiveBunker, Mick
Experimental.
Senior Chassis Designer
Technical Manager c1970
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveBurdett, 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 BurkeBurton, George
My dad Ian Burton and grandpa George Burton both worked for the company.
Submitted by: Jez BurtonBurton, Ian
Publicity Dept.
My dad Ian Burton and grandpa George Burton both worked for the company. Dad worked in publicity.
Submitted by: Jez BurtonSubmit a name
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September 2017 UPDATE: Thank you for all the submissions we now have over 1,260 names in the database with articles, info, memories and photos coming in. We’ll show everything, that comes in, at some point soon, please bear with us. We still need more… Email your stories today!
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