Press Shop.
Press Shop Chargehand
Press Shop Foreman
Machine Shop Night Foreman
Prefabrications Area
42 years Service. Retired January, 1973
Ball, PatI 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)Bell, JimmyBell, Jonathan (Jon)Jon worked at Standard Triumph Canley (later Rover Group) in Chassis Packaging.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bell, SteveSubmitted by: Alan Bateman
Benger, LesI started at Standard Triumph in the early 70s working under the legends that were Bert Hickman (Manager) and Les Benger (Supervisor).
Submitted by: Paul Bagley
Bennett, AubreyBodyshop Foreman c1963
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Bennett, Harveyc1954
Repairs and Service Executive c1956
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bennett, JohnFinisher. After leaving Carbodies, John worked at Baginton Armstrong Whitworth for five years then Standard Triumph in Canley until its closure.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Beresford, AlRocket Range
Submitted by: John D\'Arcy
Beresford, H. W. (Bill)Standard Triumph International Marketing
Overseas Publicity Executive c1956
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Berlemont, JohnSubmitted by: Michelle Berlemont
Berlemont, RichardBig John
Submitted by: Andrew Berlemont
Berry, StanMy Grandad 30 odd years in the trim shop I believe
Submitted by: Paul Jaggard
Berry, Stanley he was my maternal grandfather
Submitted by: Paul Jaggard
Bert TwiggerChief inspector engine and axles
Submitted by: Brian Stansfield
Betteridge, AubreyWorked there from 1963 until 1975/1976. Worked in the Rocket Range and then Final Finish.
Submitted by: Aubrey Betteridge
Betteridge, FredForeman
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bettmann SiegfriedBorn 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 Costigan
Betts, GeoffMy 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 Millar
Bevan, JohnWow 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 Bevan
Bickerstaff, Robert LLondon Depot. Retired 1967
41 Years Service
d. Nov 12, 1972 aged 68
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bickley, RoyDrilling Section 1970's
Submitted by: Michael Mulligan
Biddle, Walter Retired 1961
38 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Biggs, MrProduction Control Manager, 1959
More Submitted by: Maxine Smyth
Bilby, OliveSewing Room. Pre war
More details to follow
More
Submitted by: Elaine Sandall
Bilby, TomGate Man
More
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 Bilby
Bingham, PLondon Manager, c1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bird, Alfc1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bird, Billc1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bird, EdwardCoachworks
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Birt, 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 Birt
Birtwhistle, GordonHigh Speed Development Engineer
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bishop, EddieApprentice Supervisor c1967 Banner Lane
Ref c1953
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Submitted by: Dave Smith
Bishop, Reginald Arthurb. 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 Archive
Bishop, TonyExperimental Department
(S.U. supremo)
Submitted by: Martin Cox Archive
Black, JoanWorked in Fletch North during 1977 to 1981 era.
Submitted by: John Cremins
Black, JohnWorked in Fletch North during 1977 to 1981 era.
Submitted by: John Cremins
Black, JohnStoreman Canley
Submitted by: Karen Sissons
Black, 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 Archive
Black, N.A.GSpare Parts and New Car Deliveries.
Boundary Road, London c1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Blackburne (Miss)Technical Cost Executive, c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Blackwill, 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 Blackwill
Blake, RoseI 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 Blake
Bland, Maxey Hungerfordb: 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 Archive
Bland, RonExperimental
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Blower, RayElectrician, Fletch south maintenance
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Bloxham, LMember of the Standard Rugby Team 1948
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Boardman, W.Hc1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Boardman, WalterAccounts
Submitted by: Tom Braund
Bolesworth, 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 Bolesworth
Boller, Harry Paint Shop. Retired 1970. 35 Years Service
d 12 Dec 1971 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bolt, Eva26 Years Service
Retired from No 12 Bay, Final Finish
Spent some time in Plating Shop and Enamel Dip
Retired 1973
More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bolton, ArnoldPress Officer and Editor of Standard Triumph Review (RP)
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bolton, PeterWorks rally driver
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bonner, CharlesTile Hill body plant, paint preparation area. Housed in the old Fisher and Ludlow Factory . Charles Bonner was the Manager there.
Submitted by: Brian Stansfield
Booker, GeorgeSecurity
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Booth, John Worked in the Publicity Department 1968/1969
Submitted by: John Booth
Booth, Joseph Machinist
Submitted by: Coventry I Remember Facebook Page
Bordicott, Les Work on track
Submitted by: Sue Barker nee Bordicott
Bordley, DRadford 1959
Works Bowl Club Committee
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bosher, ArthurWorks Policeman. Joined the company 1951.
c1961 still in service
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bosworth, NormanMy uncle. Norman Bosworth worked there almost all his life. Sadly passed away now
Submitted by: Royston J Milsom
Bosworth, WGear Shop
Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Boszuk, PiotrLabourer Canley Standard Triumph until 1982 sorry not sure how long 15+ years
Submitted by: Ann Fletcher
Bott, HoraceMy 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 Leeson
Bottrill, A GDeputy Superintendent, Gearbox Shop
c1960
c1973 Area Manager, Engine Manufacture
More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bottrill, ArthurMy 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 Bottrill
Bottrill, FredMy 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 Bottrill
Bourke, EamonnSchedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Bowers, E ASister-in-Charge, Surgery c1973
Canley
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bowers, E A (Sister)Deputy Sister-in-Charge to Sister Kearton
Became Sister-in-Charge in February, 1973
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Bowers, RegChargehand Sheetmetal worker. 30+ years service
Retired c1969
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Boyce, JimCarpenter, Maintenance Fletch South
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Boycott, JackieI worked as a typist in the Specification Office at Standard late 1960s early 1970s
Submitted by: Jackie Boycott
Boyd, Henry Process Engineer
1st TR prototype body and Vanguard
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Archive
Boyes, CyrilMy Dad - Cyril Boyes. He worked at Canley till his retirement.
Submitted by: Carol Stather
Bradley, 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 Bradley
Bradley, W BDirector Standard and Triumph Sales Ltd (1953)
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bradley, W.DLondon Trade Sales Executive
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bradshaw, FredMy 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 Robinson
Bradshaw, Fred (Alfred)Lorry driver
(Deceased)
Submitted by: Steve Bradshaw (son)
Bradwell, BarbaraMy 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 Bradwell
Brand, LesSpares Division
c1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Brankin, Frank Body shop
Submitted by: Geoffrey Street
Braund, TomSubmitted by: Tom Braund
Bray, Roy (Ray)Maintenance
Submitted by: Richard Bray
Brennan, 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)
Brennan, JohnA friend of my dads, he worked on the Rocket Range
Submitted by: Mark Scorer
Brennan, MikeNo.5 Machine Shop
Submitted by: Alex Murray
Brewerton, Patrick Worked at Standard late 70s
Submitted by: Patrick Brewerton
Brigden, CythiaSupply Division, c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Briggs, TerryTerry Briggs served his apprenticeship at Midland Sheet Metal before moving to Coventry and Standard Triumph then on to Abbey Panels,
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Briggs, VicLabourer with Experimental Dept. 21 years with the company in 1961.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bright, REngine Despatch Dept. c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Brimelow, EdwardDirector from 1956 to 1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Brimhouse, EricSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Brindley, JohnApprentice c1969-74
Submitted by: Dave Smith
Britten, JohnJohn worked at the Standard, Heskith and finally Jaguar in Radford, before his retirement in 1985.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Broadbent, JackMy 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 Fulford
Brodie-Brown, JosephSuperintendent Oversea Manufacturing
44 Years Service
Retired 1972
Numerous departments.
Started in Experimental Shop in 1926
More details to follow...
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Brogan, Jessie (Nee Baylis)Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Brook, ArthurFather to Michael (Mike) Brooks and ST Employee
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Brooks, MichaelMy 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, MollieSecretary to Production Manager
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Brotherton, LarryI 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 GChief Inspector 1958
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Brown, AlanStandard Motors Cricket Club Captain c1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Brown, B WBody Drawing Office, Banner Lane c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Brown, BertDesign Draughtsman
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Archive
Brown, BobChargehand c1973
No.5 Shop
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Brown, HarryTool & Cutter Grinding Department
c1960-1980
More Submitted by: Derek Makepeace
Brown, JNo 2 Shop, Banner Lane c1959
Vice Chairman Bowls Club
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Brown, JoeSchedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
More
Submitted by: Martin Cox, Archive
Brown, JoeProduction Control and Materials Manager c1972
Manager, Production Control Procedures and Administration c1973
Brown, MichaelI worked at canley from 1968 until is closed and when on to work at other sites
Submitted by: Michael Brown
Brown, Peter Leslie Lorry Driver - Bodies from Liverpool to Coventry.
Submitted by: Lesley Brown
Brown, T OChief Inspector, Body Paint and Trim 1960
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Submitted by: STandard Triumph Works Archive
Brown, TonyCanley & Templer Avenue 1969 until 1978.
Submitted by: Tony Brown
Brown, V Tinsmiths c1972
Member of the Triumph bowls club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Browne, AngelaSecretary to Keith Hopkins, Director of Public Relations.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bruffin, TomOil Stores. Fletch south maintenance
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Brushett, Alan Commercial apprentice / buyer, 1973 to 1979
Submitted by: Alan Brushett
Bryant, CyrilMy dad worked on paint rectification and cocoon spraying, he worked at Honeybourne too.
Submitted by: Ann Reece
Bryant, PaddyI did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977, I remember him.
Submitted by: Steve Matthews
Buck, Peter Experimental Dept, c1971-1980
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Buckingham, StanLondon Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1967/68
Submitted by: Dave Smith
Buckley, GMember of the Standard Rugby Team 1948
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Buckman, JProject Development c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Buckman, JamesProject 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 Archive
Budden, BarrySubmitted by: Martin Cox
Budge, JohnWorks Manager 1924
Joined the company 1905
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bull, Geoffreyb: 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 Archive
Bull, Georgec1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bulmer, BobMaterial handler, Radford.
12 years service. Retired 1973
More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Bunker, MickExperimental.
Senior Chassis Designer
Technical Manager c1970
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Bunn, MarleneSchedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Bunt, ?Submitted by: Martin Murphy
Burch, A TEmployee Services Manager c1973
More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Burchell-Crookes, GExport Sales Manager
c1960
Export Sales Secretary
1972
More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Burden, BarbaraWages office
Submitted by: Jacqueline Longhurst , nee Scholes, daughter.
Burden, MaySubmitted by: Carmel Langdon
Burdett, RosemarySecretary to J C Jeffs, Spares Production Executive
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Burdett, SueSubmitted by: Sue Burdett
Burke, 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 Burke
Burke, MartinFitters Mate. Maintenance
29 Years Service, retired 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Burslem, BillChief Accountant. Standard Motor Co.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Burton, George28 Years Service
Production Control ww2
Spares Division 1953-1972
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UPDATE: My dad Ian Burton and grandpa George Burton both worked for the company.
Submitted by: Jez Burton
Burton, IanPublicity Dept.
My dad Ian Burton and grandpa George Burton both worked for the company. Dad worked in publicity.
Submitted by: Jez Burton
Burton, LMaintenance Foreman. Fletch South
1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Burton, LenElectrician's foreman, Fletch south maintenance
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Burwood, BillBill 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 Archive
Butcher, Albert EPress 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 Archive
Butler, MikeWorks rally driver
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Butler, RaymondSubmitted by: Kath Walker
Byrne, Mick Submitted by: Shirley O\'Donnell
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