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List of Names (Surnames First)
There are 242 names 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 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 BagleyBaker, Bill
Initially, Tile Hill Inspection Dept.
then Assembly Hall, Canley.
Retired 1973 after long service
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, L R
Bakewell, T G
Buying Manager c1959 (STWA)
Purchasing Dept. (TB)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive/Tom BraundBall ?
Foreman, Tinsmiths No 17 shop
c1969
Ball, 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)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 BatesBarnes, 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)Bassett, 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 DunnBates, 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 BatesBates, Frances
Retired in 1961 with 20 years service
d Oct 8, 1971, aged 83
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBates, Leonard
Radford. 44 years Service
d Dec 9, 1972 aged 61
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBaxter, Eric
Centreless Grinder. Machine Shop, Radford c1960
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 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 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, Jimmy
Bell, Jonathan (Jon)
Jon worked at Standard Triumph Canley (later Rover Group) in Chassis Packaging.
Submitted by: Standard 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, 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 ArchiveBeresford, H. W. (Bill)
Standard Triumph International Marketing
Overseas Publicity Executive c1956
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 BevanBickerstaff, 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 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)
Submitted by: 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 StansfieldBosher, 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 BottrillBourke, Eamonn
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Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Bowers, E A
Sister-in-Charge, Surgery c1973
Canley
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 StatherBradley, 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 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 BradwellBrennan, 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 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
More details to follow...
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrooks, 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, 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, V
Tinsmiths c1972
Member of the Triumph bowls club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveBrowne, 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 ArchiveBunn, Marlene
Burdett, 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 BurkeBurwood, 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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